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A new government-backed Lilac review reveals that systemic barriers faced by disabled business owners could be costing the UK economy up to £230 billion annually. Read more: Barriers faced by disabled entrepreneurs cost UK economy £230bn, report warns
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Heathrow Airport reported an increase in transatlantic passenger traffic in April despite President Donald Trump’s policy changes sparking a sharp downturn in US tourism. Some 1.8m passengers travelled between North America and the UK’s busiest hub over the month, up 5.5 per cent year-on-year. Heathrow also said year-to-date traffic to and from New York’s JFK…
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Santander rebuffed an £11bn bid for its UK retail banking division from Natwest earlier this year because it was was too low. The two lenders are no longer in negotiations, according to people familliar with the matter cited by the Financial Times, despite consistent speculation about the fate of the Spanish financial juggernaut’s UK business.…
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Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has urged renewed efforts to restore trade relations with the European Union.
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Tesla has denied reports that its board is seeking a replacement for chief executive Elon Musk, after a Wall Street Journal report claimed the company had began a search for its new chief executive, amid mounting concerns on his political entanglements. In a post early Thursday on X, the social media owned by Musk, Tesla…
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Tesla begins search to replace Elon Musk after 71% profit drop and growing investor unease over his political role, as Musk pledges to shift focus back to the company. Read more: Tesla launches CEO search as Elon Musk pledges return amid stock plunge and political fallout
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Business confidence rose to its highest level since September, boosted by Trump’s tariff delay and easing cost pressures, according to new data from the Institute of Directors. Read more: Business confidence hits highest level since October budget as Trump delays tariffs
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The M&S breach is a wake-up call for enterprises — cybersecurity can’t be delegated, delayed or treated as a tech issue.
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Thirteen winners announced at the Disability Smart Awards 2025, recognising outstanding work by organisations and individuals to improve accessibility and inclusion for disabled people. Read more: Disability Smart Awards 2025 winners announced: Celebrating innovation in disability inclusion
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Aston Martin cuts exports to the US amid tariff uncertainty, despite narrowing losses and rising average car prices, with net debt hitting a record £1.26bn. Read more: Aston Martin limits US exports as Trump tariffs cloud outlook and losses narrow