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Asuene has bought Secaro to deepen supply chain emissions capability. The deal strengthens its UK, European, and US expansion as manufacturers face rising Scope 3 disclosure pressure.
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Tesco is widening rapid grocery delivery through marketplace partnerships now. The supermarket is adding Deliveroo and Uber Eats while extending Clubcard prices and points to app-based customers.
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Extreme heat is now carrying measurable economic costs for employers. June’s heatwave reportedly caused 24 million lost working hours and £1.15bn in UK economic damage and health impacts.
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TikTok Shop is testing alcohol sales under tighter customer checks. The UK pilot uses account, checkout, and delivery-stage age verification for approved licensed retailers.
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Small businesses face fresh reforms on payment, tax, and regulation. The government’s latest plan update covers late payment, e-invoicing, tax simplification, and finance access as SMEs continue to manage cash pressure.
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Manufacturers face weaker orders while cost pressure keeps intensifying again. The CBI says July brought faster cost growth, falling output, and another expected decline in employment.
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Pubs and venues will receive deeper rates relief from April. The government says nearly 32,000 sites will benefit, but the wider test is whether targeted relief can offset rising costs across hospitality, leisure, and local high streets.
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Ocado has secured a new European automation contract this week. The deal will see its latest fulfilment technology deployed for an unnamed fast-growing national retailer.
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England’s bus fare cap will return to £2 next year. The policy cuts travel costs, but its funding route will draw scrutiny from climate finance and ESG watchers.
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Poor data is delaying major UK strategic projects by months. Ordnance Survey research finds leaders are revisiting decisions as AI increases the premium on trusted information.