Bussiness
More businesses opening than closing, stats show
Despite the positive trends, businesses are bracing themselves for challenges ahead.This month, ONS surveys found that 8.8% of Scottish businesses owners said t
Civil unrest takes toll on UK businesses
Global risk management and insurance broker Gallagher collated information from Armed Conflict Location and Event Data, a platform that tracks global political
AB InBev UK named as one of the worst payers
Despite recently seeing a surge in profits, beer giant AB InBev is still taking around four months to pay its suppl
Top UK pension fund pulls £28bn from State Street over…
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.One of the UK’s largest pension f
Water industry: Public asked for ideas on fixing the sector…
The government established the independent water commission promising the biggest shake up of the sector since privatisation 35 years ago. Sir Jon is expected t
Scottish businesses sell to the world with £42 million lift
£42 million of export finance deals brokered with Scottish businesses since July Boosting Scottish exports plays a vital role in growing the economy, a k
Gatwick Airport: Second runway backed by government
If permission is granted, work would start almost immediately, the BBC understands. The £2.2bn expansion will be funded through private investment."I am issuin
Trump says 25% tariffs on EU will be announced soon
Earlier this month, Trump ordered 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada, America's top two trading partners. But he suspended the duties before they went
Shein found two cases of child labour at suppliers in…
Shein found two cases of child labour at its suppliers last year after audits of its mostly China-based third-party manufacturers, the company has told British
UK watchdog probes private asset managers over conflicts of interest
Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the UK financial regulation myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox.The UK financial watchdog plans to
How much aid has Ukraine received from the US, UK…
Donald Trump has made further claims about the amount the US spends on supporting the Ukrainian war effort as he prepares to welcome Volodymyr Zelensky.Mr Trump
