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UK Industry Slams ‘Horrific’ Packaging Tax as October Launch Looms

Senior figures across the UK’s manufacturing, retail, and hospitality sectors have issued a strong warning over the government’s new packaging…

FCA Unveils Major Reforms to Offer Millions Free Financial Guidance

Millions of UK consumers could soon benefit from free, personalised financial guidance under sweeping proposals announced by the Financial Conduct…

UK Announces Tougher Steel Safeguards to Protect Domestic Industry from Surging Imports

The UK government has unveiled a new package of steel safeguard measures set to take effect from 1 July 2025,…

UK Tech Employers Shift Focus from Elite Degrees to Practical Skills in Graduate Hiring

Elite academic credentials are rapidly losing their dominance in the graduate job market, as UK tech companies place growing emphasis…

UK Government Unveils Supermarket Strategy to Tackle Obesity Crisis

Supermarkets and food manufacturers in England will be expected to play a more active role in addressing the country’s obesity…

Alibaba Launches £750,000 Innovation Contest for UK and European SMEs

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has announced the launch of a £750,000 innovation competition aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises…

Hundreds of Thousands More Pensioners Pulled into Tax Net Amid Rising State Pension

An estimated 420,000 additional pensioners will pay income tax in the current financial year, as rising state pensions combined with…

Winners Announced in Isle of Man Innovation Challenge 2025 as Focus Shifts to Health Tech for 2026

Four pioneering startups have been crowned winners of the Isle of Man Innovation Challenge 2025, a global competition spotlighting breakthrough…

UK SMEs Urged to Strengthen Cyber Defences Amid Rising Political Cyber Threats

UK small and medium-sized businesses are being warned to urgently strengthen their cybersecurity measures amid a growing wave of politically…

TfL Strikes Major Green Energy Deal to Power London Underground with Solar

Transport for London (TfL) has signed a landmark agreement with EDF Renewables UK to power the London Underground with solar…