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Nubank talks put Monzo ownership and London listing in focus. Preliminary discussions reported by Sky News could value the UK digital bank at between £8bn and £10bn, although no transaction has been agreed.
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Cornwall lithium investment adds domestic capacity to critical supply chains. Geothermal Engineering plans a £43m extraction facility backed by an offer in principle of almost £10m through DRIVE35, with commercial production scheduled for 2029.
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Employers are being urged to review pay disparities more carefully. Holmes Mackillop says the recent Next appeal shows legitimate market pressures can justify differences, but employers still need evidence where discrepancies disadvantage one group.
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October employment reforms will widen tribunal and harassment obligations significantly. Most tribunal claim limits double to six months from 1 October, while stronger sexual-harassment and trade union provisions follow on 30 October.
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Hovis drivers have paused strike action after renewed pay talks. Around 60 Avonmouth distribution workers will vote on a revised offer, removing the immediate threat of disruption to bakery deliveries across several regions.
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Poundland’s owner is considering separate sales for Dealz and Poundland. Gordon Brothers is testing buyer interest after initially exploring a combined disposal, potentially separating the Irish operation from the larger UK discount chain.
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UK corporate tax receipts passed £100bn in the latest year. HMRC recorded £100.4bn across corporate taxes, with stronger financial-sector receipts offsetting falling energy levies and a small number of large companies accounting for most liabilities.
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Accessibility can unlock substantial commercial opportunity for smaller City businesses. SMEs have been urged to remove customer and workplace barriers as updated research values the potential spending power of UK disabled households at £446bn annually.
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Technology leaders report mounting complexity as management demands keep expanding. An AMBS study found 85% of technology-sector respondents believe their roles have become more complicated, while AI skills, team engagement, and commercial strategy lead training priorities.
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Employers are taking greater responsibility under reformed apprenticeship assessment rules. Revised plans give businesses responsibility for verifying workplace behaviours, while the transition away from conventional end-point assessment is being phased across individual standards.