Bond Street has regained its crown as Europe’s priciest shopping street, with prime rents rising 20% in 2023 to £13,162 per sqm, overtaking Milan’s Via Monte Napoleone, says Savills.
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Wrightbus to build 1,000 zero-emission buses as part of major expansion drive
Northern Ireland’s Wrightbus is set to deliver 1,000 zero-emission buses, boost production by 40%, and unveil the UK’s first long-range hydrogen coach, in a £25m innovation drive backed by government.
HMRC blocks over 100 million malicious emails in three years, amid growing cyber threat
HMRC has blocked over 100 million malicious emails since 2021, as cyber threats against UK government services escalate. Experts call for stronger defences and upskilling in cybersecurity.
Edinburgh, Manchester and Bristol lead UK’s high-growth business boom outside London
Barclays Eagle Labs’ 2024 report reveals Edinburgh, Manchester and Bristol are the top UK regions outside London for high-growth tech businesses, driving local economic growth and innovation.
Business leaders and MPs at odds over tax reform priorities, says new research
New research from Price Bailey reveals a stark divide between MPs and business leaders on tax reform priorities, with capital gains and business sale taxes topping business concerns while MPs focus on business rates.
‘Everyone is affected’: Solihull reacts to Trump’s 25% tariff on UK car exports
As Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on UK car exports threatens jobs at Jaguar Land Rover, Solihull residents fear the wider economic ripple effect on their town and the industry.
What is live shopping and will it take off in the UK?
Live shopping blends entertainment with e-commerce, but will it catch on in the UK like it has in Asia? Here’s what brands and analysts think about its future.
Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone beer taps into global growth ambitions
Hawkstone, Jeremy Clarkson’s premium craft beer brand, is expanding fast with ambitions to go global. Backed by Heineken and British-grown barley, the brand now sells in 500 UK pubs.
3,000 businesses back Better Business Act in push for UK corporate reform
The Better Business Act coalition has reached 3,000 members, calling for a change to UK company law to align profit with purpose and create a more sustainable economy.
Government outlines scope of Cyber Security and Resilience Bill to protect supply chains and critical services
The UK’s Cyber Security and Resilience Bill will mandate stricter cybersecurity for 1,000 service providers, enhancing protection for data centres and vital supply chains amid rising cyber threats.
Over half of UK organisations to cut expenses amid rising government costs, survey finds
52% of UK businesses plan to cut expenses as rising taxes and government costs put pressure on budgets, according to a new survey of CFOs by AccountsIQ and ExpenseIn.
Trump’s car tariffs could make UK top export market for German auto industry, says Blick Rothenberg
Trump’s 25% tariffs on German car imports to the US may shift export focus to the UK, now a key market for both new and classic German vehicles, says Blick Rothenberg.
Civil service job cuts will drive efficiency and open new opportunities, says policy recruiter
Plans to cut 10,000 civil service jobs could boost public sector efficiency and create new opportunities in change management, planning and innovation, says Policy by Murray.
CIPD: Spring statement fails to support employers, risking productivity and jobs
CIPD warns that the spring statement neglects key workplace challenges, urging the government to support employers, invest in skills, and ease implementation of new employment regulations.
Are UK SMEs missing out on valuable Research and Development (R&D) tax relief?
Office for National Statistics (ONS) data suggests more than a third (36%) of all small and medium-sized enterprises across the country engage in innovative activities.
