Rumours that the Chancellor is preparing to add VAT to all taxi journeys in the autumn Budget have sparked concern across multiple industries, with hospitality leaders warning the move could deepen an already fragile economic…
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Rumour has it that Rachel Reeves is limbering up for November with a Budget that will make the taxman’s quill squeak like a stuck pig. Property, pensions, profits, pasties — all grist to the Exchequer’s…
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Most organizations now recognize the transformative power of Generative AI. They also understand its risks. The next step is a real challenge: transitioning from theoretical awareness to practical application. Achieving enforceable security is the key…
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HSBC has warned business banking customers that personal identification documents submitted during account applications may have been compromised following unauthorised access to a third-party platform. In an email sent to customers earlier this month, the…
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant prospect for small businesses — it is already here, reshaping day-to-day operations and opening up new opportunities for growth. According to new research from YouGov, 31% of…
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SeaWarm raises £550,000 to deliver renewable heating and cut emissions by 90% in Scotland’s coastal communities
Scottish cleantech spinout SeaWarm has secured £550,000 in funding to accelerate the rollout of its renewable heating technology, designed to cut fossil fuel use and lower carbon emissions across communities. The University of Edinburgh venture…
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The British Business Bank has committed €20 million (£17.3m) to Notion Capital’s new €114 million (£98.6m) growth fund, Notion Capital Opportunities III. The investment strengthens the partnership between the state-backed bank and the London-based venture…
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The UK economy slowed sharply in the second quarter of 2025, with official figures confirming growth of just 0.3% between April and June, a marked deceleration from the 0.7% expansion in the first quarter. Data…
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Electronic Arts, the gaming giant behind FIFA / EA Sports FC, The Sims and Battlefield, is set to leave the public markets under a record-setting leveraged buyout valued at $55 billion. The deal, announced on…
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Speculation over government tax reforms is beginning to cast a shadow over the upper end of the UK housing market, according to new figures from Zoopla. The property portal reported that demand for homes priced…