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UK vacancies have fallen as private-sector wage growth loses momentum. Unemployment remains at 4.9%, while payroll employment and private-sector earnings data point to a cooler labour market despite continuing shortages in specialist roles.
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NewGen is adding leadership capacity as its international footprint expands. Senior appointments across governance, creative, US talent, AI, and the Nordics accompany the creator agency’s push into new markets and service lines.
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Late-paid DBT invoices totalled £28.2m across three recent years. Freedom of Information figures show 1,449 invoices were paid late between April 2023 and May 2026 as government tightens wider payment rules.
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UK employers remain willing to hire despite continuing economic uncertainty. Robert Half finds 34% plan to expand permanent headcount this year, while technology, finance, and specialist skills remain particularly competitive.
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Ingenico has secured new capital to reset its balance sheet. A PIMCO-led investor group is providing €150m as the payments company increases investment in products, cloud infrastructure, and customer support.
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Swiss online retail growth is outpacing the wider market significantly. Two industry datasets put first-half ecommerce growth at roughly 8% to 11%, compared with a 2.6% increase across retail overall.
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Revolut will take its premium travel proposition into physical airports. The fintech plans a network of branded European lounges beginning in Copenhagen in 2027, extending its subscription strategy beyond digital financial services.
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UK asking prices recorded their sharpest August fall since 2018. Rightmove says new listings fell 2.0% to £364,999 as unusually high stock gives buyers greater negotiating power.
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Cocoa supply chains face fresh pressure from EU deforestation rules. West African exporters are spending heavily on farm mapping and traceability, while concerns are growing that compliant beans could be in short supply during the regulation’s initial phase.
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EU bankruptcies rose while new business registrations slipped last quarter. Eurostat recorded a 5.7% increase in bankruptcy declarations alongside a 0.5% decline in registrations, with substantial differences between sectors.