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The UK is accelerating efforts to implement its India agreement. Ministers say the free trade deal will slash tariffs and support a trading relationship already worth £48bn.
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Businesses face mounting pressure to prepare for Martyn’s Law now. AddSecure says many organisations still lack compliant lockdown, evacuation, and live communication systems as the new terrorism protection regime moves closer.
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Oritain says prohibited cotton exposure is rising across global supply chains. Its new report suggests supplier tracing alone is no longer enough as regulators tighten enforcement and brands spread sourcing across more manufacturing hubs.
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Fit note reform shifts attention to employers’ role in absence. New pilots could reshape return-to-work support, but only if employer involvement is clearly defined and practical enough to work across different roles, teams, and workplace settings.
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City of London reforms to be outlined in King’s Speech. The upcoming King’s Speech will detail reforms, including abolishing the payments watchdog and overhauling the financial ombudsman, as the Prime Minister seeks to bolster leadership confidence and drive economic growth.
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Signicat launches identity hub for Europe’s digital wallet transition ahead. The platform is designed to help businesses support new EU wallets, national eIDs, and related compliance requirements through one connection.
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Loftware has launched a platform for connected supplier labelling workflows. The system is designed to bring supplier onboarding, governed collaboration, and standardised product identification into one secure network.
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Retailers are being offered faster supplier discovery through new tooling. SupplyExplorer uses network intelligence, curated matching, and supplier performance data to help merchandising teams expand assortments with less manual sourcing.
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UK explores deeper EU rules alignment for trade efficiency plans. Ministers say closer alignment could support growth, lower friction in key sectors, and reshape how businesses plan for future regulation.
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UK fleet concern is falling as cargo theft exposure persists. Geotab says operators remain vulnerable to increasingly sophisticated theft, with incident levels staying high and many fleets still relying on fragmented security measures or insurance rather than prevention.