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Britain and Germany have launched an industrial technology corridor together. The programme aims to connect technology scaleups with industrial customers, with separate bilateral funding supporting quantum research.
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VodafoneThree has increased annual savings ambitions to £1bn by 2032. The revised target reflects further network consolidation, while Vodafone forecasts substantial earnings and cash-flow growth in its UK operation.
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The FCA proposes longer withdrawal notice periods for illiquid funds. Its consultation would introduce a minimum 90-day notice for certain retail investment products, affecting managers, advisers and investors.
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Energy costs now worry nearly three quarters of UK businesses. The latest ONS survey finds particular concern in hospitality and transport, alongside heightened supply chain uncertainty.
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The CMA has formally launched its Healthcare Ireland merger inquiry. Its Phase 1 review of the completed Hutchinson Homes acquisition now carries a statutory decision deadline of 3 December.
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Galliford Try has joined Oxford’s major new construction framework today. Its eight-year appointment covers university projects worth more than £15m, within a lot valued at up to £1.6bn across the contractor panel.
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The PRA wants regulatory thresholds to increase automatically with growth. Its proposal covers 128 banking, insurance and credit union measures and would introduce five-year adjustments linked to nominal GDP.
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Ireland’s Budget 2027 combines tax reform with business investment measures. Changes cover R&D incentives, Capital Gains Tax, AI skills, reporting requirements and infrastructure spending.
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CMA remedies have concluded the Vandemoortele and Délifrance merger inquiry. The regulator has accepted final undertakings after an in-depth investigation into competition in frozen laminated dough.
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Lesters is investing £2m in a new Cannock headquarters facility. The 101,000 sq ft site will support manufacturing expansion as the packaging business targets £30m annual revenue by 2030.