In a bold move that blurs the lines between global streaming and free-to-air broadcasting, Disney+ and ITV have struck a landmark content-sharing deal that will see some of their flagship shows appear on each other’s UK streaming platforms. As part of the agreement, Disney+ will host a specially curated “Taste of ITVX” rail, giving its […]
Businesses employing illegal migrant workers could now face fines of up to £60,000 per worker under an intensified crackdown by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). The warning comes amid a wave of unannounced inspections and a sharp rise in sponsor licence suspensions and revocations. According to André Minnaar, Partner […]
England has lost an average of eight bank branches per week over the past eight years, according to new analysis from investment platform Lightyear, which reveals more than 3,700 branches have shut since 2016. Despite this dramatic shrinkage in the UK’s high street banking network, the data suggests entrepreneurial activity remains robust – with over […]
The UK risks squandering its most valuable industrial assets unless the government acts swiftly to increase support for homegrown HardTech and DeepTech businesses, senior industry figures have warned. Speaking at the inaugural Bessemer Society Summit in London, Sir Warren East, (pictured) former CEO of both Rolls-Royce and Arm, and Dame Anne Glover, CEO of Amadeus […]
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been warned that her economic roadmap may need to be “ripped up” as a global market shock triggered by Donald Trump’s new wave of tariff threats drives up UK government borrowing costs and rattles investor confidence. The yield on 10-year UK gilts surged to over 4.63%, as global markets reacted to […]
Amazon’s longest-ever Prime Day event, running from 8–11 July, is expected to generate record-breaking sales of $21.4 billion globally, with UK shoppers forecast to contribute nearly £2 billion, according to delivery specialists Parcelhero. But while consumers and marketplace sellers are set to benefit, concerns are rising about the broader implications of Amazon’s growing dominance in […]
Businesses, charities and community groups have joined forces to call on the UK government to scrap VAT on all repaired and refurbished electronics — a move they argue would cut waste, lower consumer costs and boost the country’s circular economy. In an open letter to the new environment secretary Steve Reed, 25 organisations, including Currys, […]
Former BBC Dragon and entrepreneur James Caan CBE has issued a powerful call for urgent reform in the UK’s education system, as he launched the landmark National Education Futures 2025 report at the House of Lords last week. Hosted by The Rt Hon the Lord Knight of Weymouth, the event brought together parliamentarians, policymakers, and […]
The United Kingdom has been named the worst country in Europe for commuting, tied with Greece, according to a new report by cross-border e-commerce platform Ubuy. The ranking – based on commuting costs, travel times, paid leave, working hours and national happiness – places the UK bottom of a 34-country index. The UK scored 107 […]
Foreign students applying to study in the United States will now be required to make their social media profiles public so that American diplomats can vet their online activity for signs of “hostility” towards the US or threats to national security. Under new guidance issued by the US State Department this week, consular officials will […]