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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.
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UK aerospace suppliers are being offered fresh growth capital today. The government has announced a £600m aerospace package, including a £100m supply chain fund designed to support scaling, productivity, and future aircraft work.
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Southern Water faces fresh scrutiny over alleged wastewater testing manipulation. The Environment Agency has begun criminal proceedings against former employees, including a former chief executive, in a case that raises governance risk across regulated utilities.
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Whitelee’s repowering plan puts renewables replacement investment firmly in focus. ScottishPower wants to replace older turbines with fewer, larger models as the UK’s renewable asset base enters its next investment cycle.
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Aerospace funding puts UK supply chains firmly back in focus. A £600m government package combines R&D support with a new supply chain fund as ministers look to convert aviation technology into regional industrial growth.