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UK businesses face weakest hiring sentiment in 13 years. Rising taxes, policy uncertainty, and cost pressures are dampening employer confidence, with the latest BDO survey indicating a cautious approach to recruitment despite modest growth in consumer services.
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The Aldbrough Hydrogen Pathfinder secures UK planning consent milestone. ERM has facilitated planning consent for the UK’s inaugural hydrogen-to-power project, advancing the country’s clean energy goals and establishing a foundation for a comprehensive low-carbon hydrogen network.
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EU Commission simplifies Taxonomy rules to ease company burdens. The new measures reduce reporting requirements and exempt non-material activities, effective from 2026, to streamline sustainability reporting within the EU’s sustainable finance framework….
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Business travel in Britain is more diverse than ever. New research shows skilled tradespeople, not just executives, are the main work travellers. The Business Travel Association calls for urgent rail investment as most still drive due to poor connectivity and reliability.
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A new study finds biosolutions could create 604,000 European jobs. The Amsterdam Data Collective report, commissioned by Novonesis, outlines how bio-based technologies could unlock €133 billion in value for the EU and UK by 2035, but warns that policy reform is critical for global competitiveness.
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Trump threatens tariffs on countries supporting BRICS policies. The warning was issued as BRICS leaders convened in Rio to discuss reforming global financial institutions and reducing reliance on the US dollar.
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German industry delivered a positive surprise in May 2025. Output rose 1.2%, outpacing forecasts and marking the sector’s strongest monthly gain since January. Gains in autos, energy, and pharmaceuticals offset continued weakness in construction and new orders.
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Mars launches $250 million fund for sustainability innovation. The Mars Sustainability Investment Fund aims to support solutions addressing sustainability challenges in agriculture, ingredients, and packaging, while the company progresses towards its goal to halve carbon emissions by 2030….
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Usecure secures Series A funding to support global expansion. Manchester-based cybersecurity firm usecure has secured its first investment round from Kennet Partners to accelerate growth and enhance its human risk management solutions for MSPs and IT teams worldwide….
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UK hospitality sector loses 69,000 jobs due to tax hikes. The Office for National Statistics reports the sharpest peacetime job cuts outside the pandemic, prompting concerns over government tax policies threatening the industry. A letter to the prime minister highlights these challenges.