
UK-Ireland summit announces £937 million investment creating 850 jobs. The investment involves 15 Irish companies in sectors like AI and renewable energy, aiming to boost economic growth across the UK, including London, Doncaster, South Wales and Scotland.

Infosecurity Europe has named its first keynote speakers for 2026. The initial conference line-up brings together military, law enforcement, sport, and cyber leaders for the June event in London.

Cargostore CEO Andrew Hart marks five years leading global expansion. The container leasing specialist has doubled profits during his tenure and completed two acquisitions, while positioning assets across its international depot network to support further growth in offshore energy, logistics, and temperature-controlled container markets.

US tariffs trigger sharp drop in British exports to America. New trade barriers cut the value of UK goods shipped to the US by more than 10% in 2025, with clothing, footwear, artworks, and cars among the sectors recording the steepest declines.

Britain’s digital ID consultation revives questions over trust and design. Estonia’s long-running digital identity system shows adoption grows gradually when services are transparent, voluntary, and useful in everyday life, offering policymakers a reference point as the UK examines how digital credentials could reshape access to public services.

Quantum Print enters a new ownership chapter with bank backing. Continuance Capital’s acquisition, supported by Allica Bank, is designed to accelerate growth at the West Midlands packaging manufacturer while keeping jobs and production local.

Recruitment failures are worsening a talent shortage in communications roles. A new report warns that flawed hiring processes are accelerating staff departures across the UK’s strategic communications sector, with candidates increasingly disengaging from slow recruitment timelines, poor feedback, and unclear decision-making by employers.

Business Disability Forum has revealed its 2026 awards finalists today. The shortlist spans 14 categories and highlights organisations and individuals improving outcomes for disabled employees, consumers, and service users through measurable inclusion work.

NatWest appoints regional champions to support UK mid-market economic growth. The bank says stronger regional leadership will help mid-sized companies expand and contribute more widely to the UK economy, with research suggesting even modest growth across the segment could generate billions in additional national output.

Azerion promotes Roxanne Harley to new strategy and growth role. Omnichannel advertising platform Azerion has appointed Roxanne Harley as VP Strategy and Growth, expanding her remit to integrate creative, insight, and campaign analytics as the company deepens its data-led advertising offering.