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Zilch CEO promises innovation in fintech as IPO scene heats. Philip Belamant, CEO of Zilch, has expressed excitement over the burgeoning fintech IPO market, highlighting Klarna’s successful debut as a positive indicator. Zilch plans to introduce unique offerings to public markets amid product expansions.
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UK job market struggles amid rising job seekers and minimal salary growth. The latest survey data indicates an increase in job seekers, attributed to redundancies and non-replacement of staff, while starting salary growth remains negligible, reflecting ongoing economic challenges.
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MHFA England launches consultation on workplace standards. Mental Health First Aid England has opened a public consultation on new standards to guide best practice for embedding mental health support in the workplace — aiming to reduce economic inactivity and improve wellbeing across UK businesses.
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WSP finalises its £363 million purchase of Ricardo PLC. The transaction brings the British environmental consultancy under Canadian ownership and strengthens WSP’s position in sustainability and infrastructure advisory services, following regulatory approvals and delisting from the London Stock Exchange.
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Starmer meets Modi in India’s capital to push delivery. The UK Prime Minister used his largest-ever trade mission to emphasise implementation, pledging £1.3 billion in new investment and promising faster progress on the UK–India trade deal signed in July. Businesses on both sides welcomed the ambition but warned delivery will define success.
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London IPO activity remains subdued but shows signs of recovery. Confidence in London’s IPO market is growing despite a slow third quarter in 2025, with several companies announcing plans to list. This indicates a strengthening pipeline for 2026 as market conditions improve.
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Royal Bank of Scotland will launch IP-backed loans in 2026, following new legislation enabling lenders to accept intellectual property as collateral. The move is designed to unlock growth finance for Scotland’s technology and innovation sectors, helping high-growth businesses access capital without relying on physical assets.
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Jaguar Land Rover’s production pause has disrupted the UK automotive supply chain. Directors seeking emergency funding are being urged to check their exposure to personal guarantees, as rising finance pressures put smaller suppliers at risk.
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UK steel sector faces unprecedented crisis amid EU tariff hike. The European Union’s decision to double tariffs on steel imports threatens the UK steel industry, which exported 78% of its steel to the EU last year. Industry leaders warn of severe impacts on domestic production.
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British International Investment commits $60 million to Southeast Asia. The investment supports the Green Investment Partnership under Singapore’s FAST-P framework, aiming to address Southeast Asia’s $210 billion annual climate infrastructure gap through blended finance, focusing on renewables and decarbonisation projects.
