Business

The UK’s gender pay gap will not close for another three decades if progress continues at its current rate, according to the Trades Union Congress (TUC). Analysis of official earnings data by the union body…

More than a third of UK employers are planning to scale back permanent hiring as a result of the government’s new workers’ rights reforms, according to a survey by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and…

Blue-blooded fund manager Schroders is set to be sold to American rival Nuveen in a £9.9bn deal that will end more than two centuries of independence and deliver another setback to the London Stock Exchange.…

Tangible, a fintech platform focused on helping hardtech companies access and manage structured debt financing, has raised a $4.3 million seed round as it looks to modernise how capital-intensive businesses fund growth. The round was…

Ford Motor Company has been overtaken in global vehicle sales for the first time by Chinese electric car giant BYD, underscoring the dramatic shift under way in the global automotive industry. Ford’s sales slipped 2…

The chief constable of Norfolk Police has called for tougher and faster punishments for repeat shoplifters, warning that persistent offenders are not being deterred by the current system. Paul Sanford said shoplifting was one of…

Lloyds Banking Group has announced plans to close a further 95 High Street branches, as the UK’s largest banking group continues to scale back its physical network in response to falling in-branch usage. The closures…

Big ideas do not always arrive with attention or applause. Often, they are shaped quietly through experience, discipline, and persistence. That is how Thirukumaran Sivasubramaniam approaches his career. As Co-Founder and COO of Fintex Inc.…

For many people thinking about trying LED light therapy, the biggest question is simple: what actually happens during a session? Knowing what to expect ahead of time can make the experience feel much more comfortable,…

In today’s competitive environment, time efficiency and reliability are critical for UK businesses—particularly when it comes to corporate travel. With international trade, investor meetings, and client-facing roles requiring frequent flights, airport transfers have become an…