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The latest UK labour market figures suggest a turning point. Early signs of stabilisation appear as job losses slow and payrolled employment edges higher. Yet beneath the surface, record numbers remain out of work due to long-term sickness — a drag that continues to shape the workforce and the wider economy.
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The UK’s cyber-security agency handled 204 nationally significant attacks in a year. GCHQ’s National Cyber Security Centre recorded 204 cyber incidents in the past 12 months — about four per week — with 18 considered “highly significant” as the government prepares a new Cyber Security and Resilience Bill.
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UK innovation economy set for largest funding year since 2022. Start-ups and scale-ups secured $9bn in Q3 venture capital funding, positioning 2025 to reach $23.1bn. This resurgence, driven by significant rounds from firms like Revolut, highlights renewed investor confidence.
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Retail spending in the UK slowed in September. Retail sales increased by 2.3% year on year, down from August. Non-food sales grew by just 0.7%, while grocery sales rose by 4.3%, driven by inflation.
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Seventeen climate-aligned clauses are now part of Mexican law. The Chancery Lane Project collaborated with Nader, Hayaux & Goebel and Hogan Lovells to introduce climate-conscious legal clauses in Mexico, advancing sustainable law frameworks across Latin America.
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Airbus partners with Siemens to reduce emissions significantly by 2030. Siemens will provide scalable decarbonisation technologies to help Airbus achieve substantial emissions reductions. Capgemini will support with governance and digital infrastructure for the UK and US decarbonisation programme.
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Ebury expands its UK footprint with a new Birmingham office. The fintech’s move reflects rising demand from Midlands-based exporters and small businesses seeking tailored international payment and risk management solutions.
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Small UK businesses are postponing innovation due to time constraints. Google’s new research reveals 59% of SMEs have shelved major ideas, despite AI’s potential to add £198 billion in productivity. Partnering with the UK government, Google aims to help small enterprises turn technology into tangible growth and competitiveness.
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UK finance chiefs fear the nation lags behind competitors. Rising costs are squeezing profit margins, eroding confidence in Labour’s growth strategy. Deloitte’s survey reveals 84% of CFOs foresee increased operating costs, impacting expansion plans and reducing business optimism.
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Co-op warns of potential shop closures without business rates reform. The Co-op has cautioned that 60,000 small shops and 150,000 jobs could be lost without reform to business rates in the upcoming Autumn Budget. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is urged to announce maximum relief to protect high streets.