Government has set a new statutory path for rail freight. Great British Railways will be expected to support at least 40% growth by 2040, potentially increasing the value of goods moved by rail to £49.5bn.

UK businesses report rising concern about conflict disrupting supply chains. ONS data show geopolitical and shipping risks are substantially more prominent than a year ago, increasing pressure on procurement, transport, and working-capital decisions.

Farmers face fertiliser delivery pressure as spring ordering risks build. The NFU says weak cashflow could delay purchases, creating a concentrated demand surge that importers, processors, warehouses, and hauliers may struggle to handle.

InPost cuts its 2026 profit outlook as UK costs rise. The Yodel transformation, investment spending, and tougher Polish competition are weighing on margins despite continued expansion of the group’s parcel network.

Qatar’s LNG export collapse is tightening Europe’s energy security outlook. Alternative US supply has partly filled the gap, but unusually low European storage leaves businesses exposed to further price and supply pressure.

Science advisers want stronger government coordination for UK chemicals policy. The Council for Science and Technology is calling for a dedicated minister and a 12-month roadmap covering resilience, regulation, investment, and industrial competitiveness.

Low Rhine levels are disrupting freight and German industrial recovery. Britain’s second-largest trading partner now faces higher transport costs and material delays as drought squeezes one of Europe’s most important inland freight routes.

Urenco’s order book jumped 28% as nuclear demand strengthened globally. The London-headquartered enrichment group now has €27.3bn of contracted business extending into the 2040s as it expands capacity in the UK, US, and Europe.