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A £60m fund is seeking new workplace inclusion innovations nationwide. Businesses, charities, technology providers, and public bodies can bid to test approaches supporting disabled people and people with health conditions at work.
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Nubank has ruled out pursuing a transaction with UK-based Monzo. The clarification closes down recent takeover speculation while leaving the British digital bank’s wider ownership and fundraising options unresolved.
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Britain’s new vaping products duty changes costs across supply chains. The £2.20-per-10ml charge is now in force, while retailers have until 31 March 2027 to clear eligible older unstamped stock.
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Employers face an updated Right to Work compliance code today. The revised Home Office rules set out the prescribed checks used to establish protection against illegal-working civil penalties.
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Airbus will continue supporting Britain’s A400M fleet under extended contract. The £190m agreement targets a 30% increase in daily mission-capable aircraft while sustaining more than 350 UK jobs.
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Hinkley Point B has transferred into Britain’s decommissioning estate today. Around 250 staff are moving from EDF to Nuclear Restoration Services as the former power station enters its next phase.
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Aldermore is reviewing its invoice finance business amid restructuring reports. The bank has confirmed a strategic review, while reported proposals could reduce customer numbers and put some roles at risk.
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BT has launched new AI services aimed at UK SMEs. The portfolio includes an AI receptionist and adoption hub intended to turn growing interest in automation into practical business use.
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Small employers can now receive £2,000 for young apprentice hires. The payment targets non-levy businesses and forms part of plans to create 50,000 additional youth apprenticeships.
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ConocoPhillips is reviewing a potential sale of its Teesside terminal. The unsolicited offer also covers its Norwegian business, although the energy group says it will retain the assets unless its valuation expectations are met.