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British manufacturer secured German naval equipment contract covering twelve systems. MS International will supply DS30M naval guns for four F128 frigates under the £29.7m order.
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Opply secured fresh investment to expand specialised artificial intelligence procurement. Its $7.5m financing follows company-reported gross revenue growth and plans to serve consumer goods brands.
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Commercial clinical trials reached faster setup targets under government figures. Average set-up times fell from 153 days to 100 days, although delivery of trials remains a separate challenge.
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Commercial Payments Bill advanced after completing its final Lords stage. Proposed changes to late payments and construction retentions still require Commons scrutiny before becoming law.
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Government plans new digital placements and longer-term technology employment opportunities. The plan combines 10,000 work experience placements with an ambition for around 200,000 entry-level roles over a decade.
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Workday renewed government procurement arrangements alongside further public customer adoption. Its latest announcement lists authorities and charities at different stages of selecting or using enterprise software.
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Britain will recognise qualifying CE marked medical devices without expiry. The MHRA decision is designed to preserve supply and avoid unnecessary duplicate approvals while maintaining safety oversight.
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Ashtead Technology agreed recommended cash acquisition terms worth approximately £505m. The 615p-a-share scheme remains conditional and would take the offshore equipment business into private ownership.
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Britain and Oman announced investment measures covering several strategic sectors. A planned AI data centre and expanded export finance capacity feature prominently, although project delivery remains ahead.
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September borrowing exceeded forecasts as Britain’s public debt passed £3tn. The ONS recorded £24.5bn of borrowing, adding pressure ahead of the 28 October Budget.