Business

Inflation expectations among UK businesses have climbed to their highest level in more than two years, as the economic fallout from the Middle East conflict reshapes outlooks for prices, interest rates and growth. New data…

The Bank of England has warned that escalating tensions in the Middle East could push the UK towards a financial crisis scenario, as rising energy costs, higher borrowing rates and market volatility expose underlying vulnerabilities…

Jim Ratcliffe has thrown his support behind Conservative proposals to scrap carbon taxes, intensifying the debate over the cost of net zero policies and their impact on UK industry. The billionaire founder of Ineos said…

Regions across England and Wales are set to receive up to £20 million each in fresh government funding to accelerate innovation and drive local economic growth, as ministers push to strengthen the UK’s regional technology…

Taking a chance on something is exciting, and many people are drawn to the thrill that it offers. Whether it’s camping out for the latest deals on Black Friday, playing slots or taking part in…

Unilever has agreed a £50 billion ($66 billion) deal to combine its food brands with McCormick & Company, placing household names such as Marmite, Hellmann’s and Colman’s mustard under American leadership. The transaction will create…

Fresh analysis suggests the government’s proposed £2,000 cap on National Insurance relief for pension contributions could disproportionately affect middle-income workers, despite being framed as a measure targeting high earners. According to research from Bishop Fleming,…

British companies are investing less in their domestic economy than almost any of their G7 counterparts, reinforcing long-standing concerns about productivity and growth as rising energy costs add fresh pressure on industry. Analysis from Institute…

Roadchef is set to invest more than £300 million across its network after securing 75-year lease extensions on five key motorway service areas, in a deal that underlines the growing importance of roadside infrastructure in…

Britain risks becoming heavily dependent on US gas imports within the next decade, prompting renewed calls for increased North Sea production to safeguard energy security. New analysis from Wood Mackenzie suggests that liquefied natural gas…