Business

Retail sales growth is expected to slow across the US, UK and major European economies in 2026 as consumers continue to feel financial pressure and discretionary spending remains subdued, according to new forecasts from Bain…

Poundland has joined forces with the retail industry charity Retail Trust to expand mental health and wellbeing support for its 12,000 employees across the UK. Under the new partnership, Poundland staff will gain access to…

More than 330 businesses across Greater Manchester have been supported to grow, innovate and improve productivity through the University of Salford’s Centre for Sustainable Innovation (CSI), which is marking two years since its launch. Established…

The High Court has granted an urgent hearing to a judicial review challenging the Government’s proposed changes to inheritance tax reliefs for farms and family businesses, in a move that significantly raises the legal stakes…

The owner of Revolution Bars is preparing to enter administration, putting as many as 2,200 jobs at risk across its UK estate. Revel Collective, which operates 62 pubs and bars under brands including Revolution Bars,…

The Barbour family has paid itself a £30 million dividend after a fashion-led revival of waxed jackets helped drive a sharp increase in profits at the heritage outerwear group. Accounts filed at Companies House show…

British high streets once featured betting shops on every corner. William Hill, Ladbrokes, Coral, and independent bookmakers occupied prominent retail positions. Punters gathered inside to watch racing, study form guides, and place wagers with staff…

For decades, the “discovery phase” of software development followed a predictable, often slow-moving path: workshops, sketches, wireframes, non-functional mockups. But as we move through 2026, that barrier has effectively vanished. We have entered the era of…

For many small firms, pest control has traditionally meant reacting when a problem becomes visible. A mouse in the stockroom, ants near the break area, or flies around a service counter can trigger a quick…

The tools that modern students possess can mean the difference between a hectic semester and a smooth, organized one. With technology continuing to transform education, students worldwide are starting to make their studying life a…