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McLaren has expanded its planned UK investment to £500m overall. The confirmed programme includes new manufacturing capacity, future engine production and 1,000 direct jobs by 2032.
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Scotland’s business innovation rate has fallen below thirty per cent. New survey results put innovation-active companies at 29.4%, compared with 34% across the UK.
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UKRI is reviewing intellectual-property conditions attached to public research funding. The work follows concern over retaining more domestic value when university spinouts raise capital, relocate or list overseas.
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High-growth companies want stronger policy support for UK innovation activity. BDO found 94% see room for improvement, even as 90% plan to increase their own innovation spending.
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Morrisons has accelerated sales growth during its latest trading quarter. Like-for-like sales rose 3.2% as the supermarket combined market-share gains with further cost savings and digital expansion.
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AI businesses are taking substantially more office space across London. More than 700,000 sq ft was leased during the first half of 2026, increasing competition for prime central locations.
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Nissan is committing fresh investment to its Sunderland manufacturing operation. Around £170m will support production of the Kicks e-POWER crossover, strengthening the plant’s role in Nissan’s European manufacturing network.
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Chemify is expanding its Glasgow operations through major new investment. The £89.9m programme combines £22m of public support with £67.9m from the company and could create up to 300 skilled jobs.
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UK grocery sales rose while supermarket unit volumes slipped lower. NIQ says sales increased 1.8% in four weeks to September 5, but volumes declined for the first time since Easter.
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UK inflation rose above 3% as transport costs accelerated sharply. Manufacturing input prices are also climbing, but unchanged core and services inflation and a softer labour market suggest the latest pressure remains concentrated around energy and goods.