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Revolut Business has opened the waitlist for Titan. Designed for modern, high-growth teams, the ultra-premium Visa-powered card offers travel, lifestyle, and productivity benefits within a single spend management platform. It launches for UK businesses early next year.
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The UK government has announced a £725 million overhaul of apprenticeships. Training costs for SMEs will be fully covered, but some business leaders say wage and productivity burdens still make apprenticeships unaffordable for many.
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Pharmacy2U becomes the UK’s only online pharmacy to hold B Corp status. The certification recognises the Leeds-based company’s social and environmental commitments and strong performance in customer wellbeing, employee engagement, and governance.
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Magnum Ice Cream’s IPO valuation falls short of expectations. The company’s stock market debut was affected by a longstanding dispute with Ben & Jerry’s founders and a shift in index-tracking fund strategies, resulting in a €7.8bn valuation.
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More than 100 UK lawmakers have urged tighter AI regulation. The cross-party group, backed by Control AI and high-profile figures, warns that unrestrained artificial intelligence could rival nuclear arms in its threat potential, calling on the government to introduce enforceable safeguards against corporate acceleration.
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London permanent hires dropped for the eighth month in November. Economic uncertainty and reduced vacancies continue to impact London’s job market, with increased candidate availability driven by redundancies and fewer contracts. Temporary staff demand also weakened, despite a slight rise in billings.
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Airbus to save 2,750 UK jobs with Boeing deal. Airbus will soon announce plans to secure 2,750 jobs in the UK by taking over roles in Belfast and Prestwick from Boeing’s acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems.
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London-based DataSapien launches open beta for its Device-Native AI platform. The marketplace shifts intelligence from the cloud to local devices, aiming to address a $109 billion shortfall in enterprise AI returns.
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The EU allocates €5.2 billion for net-zero projects. The European Commission plans to invest in net-zero technology, clean hydrogen, and industrial decarbonisation using funds from the EU Emissions Trading System, with initiatives aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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Bank of England tests private credit industry resilience to shocks. This exercise will examine potential risks and the sector’s links with traditional lenders.
