The UK government has committed £14.2 billion to the Sizewell C nuclear power plant on the Suffolk coast, part of a long-term strategy to boost energy security and cut household bills — though the benefits won’t materialise until well into the next decade. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer described the development as a crucial move […]
Three inspirational disabled entrepreneurs have been awarded a combined £300,000 by easyJet founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou in the 17th annual Stelios Awards for Disabled Entrepreneurs, celebrating innovation, resilience and impact across the UK business community. The top prize of £150,000 went to Umbreen David, founder of Hoama Group Ltd and owner of Iden Manor Nursing […]
Marks & Spencer has reopened its website for online orders, nearly two months after a significant cyberattack brought its e-commerce operations to a standstill. In a statement, the retailer confirmed that a selection of its bestselling fashion ranges is now available for home delivery across England, Scotland and Wales. Deliveries to Northern Ireland are expected […]
The UK labour market suffered its sharpest decline in payroll employment since the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the latest official data, with wage growth cooling and job vacancies continuing to fall. Figures from HM Revenue & Customs revealed that the number of payroll employees fell by just over 109,000 in May — […]
Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled a £1 billion investment package aimed at scaling up the UK’s computing power twentyfold, in a major push to solidify Britain’s status as a global technology and artificial intelligence leader. Opening London Tech Week this morning, the prime minister said the investment would form part of the government’s long-term ambition […]
The number of inheritance tax (IHT) investigations launched by HM Revenue & Customs has soared by more than a third over the past year, as the government intensifies efforts to crack down on underpayment and boost Treasury revenues. New figures obtained through a Freedom of Information request by accountancy firm Price Bailey reveal that HMRC […]
Stores opened their doors at midnight across the globe as Nintendo fans scrambled to get their hands on the highly anticipated Switch 2, the gaming giant’s first direct console sequel. The launch saw eager queues from Tokyo to Toronto, with UK tech retailer Currys calling it their “biggest gaming pre-order ever” after selling 30,000 units […]
Tata Steel, the UK’s largest steelmaker, faces potential exclusion from Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s new tariff-free trade agreement with the United States, prompting urgent talks between ministers and US counterparts. The company, which operates the vast Port Talbot site in south Wales, fears it may fall foul of stringent US origin rules that threaten its […]
More than 2,500 leading voices from the UK’s arts sector, including the heads of the National Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company, have signed an open letter warning that Labour’s proposed changes to the Access to Work scheme risk excluding disabled people from the workforce entirely. Indhu Rubasingham, artistic director of the National Theatre, and Tamara […]
Scammers stole £47 million from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) by fraudulently accessing more than 100,000 taxpayer accounts using phishing tactics, the tax authority has revealed. The large-scale fraud was exposed during a Treasury Select Committee hearing, where senior HMRC officials were criticised for failing to inform MPs earlier. According to the department, the criminals […]