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A major UK–India trade pact will be signed in London next week. The free-trade agreement slashes tariffs on whisky and cars, boosts UK GDP by £4.8 billion, and grants duty-free access for 99% of Indian exports.
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UK government invests £63 million to enhance EV infrastructure. The initiative aims to expand charging access, electrify NHS fleets, and improve signage, providing savings for public sectors and households while boosting public confidence in electric vehicles.
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Jason Dies has been appointed CEO of IRIS Software Group. The former Pitney Bowes leader succeeds Gus Malezis, who remains Chairman. Dies brings over 30 years of experience in global transformation and operational excellence.
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A decisive week for UK M&A activity, marked by global buyers. Four out of five headline deals this week involved foreign acquirers or sponsors, reinforcing perceptions of UK-listed value and highlighting continued regulatory pragmatism.
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AI firms face scrutiny over safety after a new report finds leading developers unprepared for human-level intelligence risks. Major industry players receive failing marks for planning, highlighting gaps in safety strategies as artificial general intelligence moves closer.
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Bridgepoint is set to acquire mydentist for up to £800 million. The FTSE-250 investor is poised to re-enter UK dentistry, buying the 600-practice chain from Palamon in a deal valuing the business at nearly £800 million. Market sources expect a formal announcement on Friday, 18 July 2025.
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Thames Water’s record £1.65bn loss deepens nationalisation fears in the UK. As creditor talks stall, the crisis exposes wider risks in highly leveraged utilities and signals stricter oversight for the sector.
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One leading voice urges the Bank of England to act. Despite an unexpected inflation uptick in June, deVere Group’s CEO is pressing for a rate cut, arguing that growth risks now outweigh concerns over persistent price pressures.
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Nearly three in ten UK risk leaders lack vendor trust. Many UK organisations still cannot fully trust third-party vendors to manage their most critical digital risks, CyXcel research finds — with internal blind spots and mounting complexity undermining resilience.
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The UK’s unemployment rate has edged up to 4.7 percent. Fresh ONS data show a cooling jobs market, with shrinking payrolls and easing wage growth fuelling expectations of a Bank of England rate cut in August.
