Bussiness

Hunt: Starmer should not retaliate if Trump hits UK with…

Posted by February 4, 2025

Keir Starmer should not retaliate if Donald Trump hits the UK with trade tariffs, the former chancellor Jeremy Hunt has said, with ministers braced for the pres

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Thames Water may need £10bn investment to repair finances, high…

Posted by February 4, 2025

Thames Water may need as much as £10bn in debt and equity investment to repair its finances, according to a representative of creditors hoping to lend the stru

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Extra Scottish government fund to help councils cover UK tax…

Posted by February 4, 2025

The Scottish government estimates it will need about £550m to cover the increased costs for public sector workers, rising to £750m when indirect employees suc

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The UK’s Department of Business and Trade assists British companies…

Posted by February 4, 2025

Seven UK infrastructure companies are participating in this two-day event which will allow them to meet with government, municipal and private sector represent

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£136m tequila hit and higher mining costs: How might tariffs…

Posted by February 4, 2025

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Vodafone chief says UK’s under-fire competition watchdog is ahead of…

Posted by February 4, 2025

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Vodafone chief executive Margherita

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Five ways China is hitting back against US tariffs

Posted by February 4, 2025

While tariffs have been placed on the companies wanting to import goods from abroad, China has also imposed export controls on 25 rare metals.Some of the metals

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River Wye: Welsh Water sewage dumps added to pollution lawsuit

Posted by February 4, 2025

Dave Shaw, who lives near Brecon, Powys, said he had "cherished memories" with his daughters of "pond dipping and looking in and around the water for wildlife".

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UK grocery inflation slows for first time in six months…

Posted by February 4, 2025

Grocery inflation slowed in January – for the first time in six months – as retailers ramped up promotions to attract budget-conscious shoppers.The price of

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Money blog: Gordon Ramsay has opened the highest restaurant in…

Posted by February 4, 2025

TSB has launched a switching deal offering new customers £100, £60 cashback and a treat of their choice. You can get the

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8-in-10 British businesses seek growth, powered by AI, but digital…

Posted by February 4, 2025

New SAP report shows UK businesses prioritise AI investment and adoption for growth; yet challenges with digital skills, talent and dat

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Empowering women in business: Bangladeshi female entrepreneurs embark on a…

Posted by February 4, 2025

A group of diverse and inspirational Bangladeshi women entrepreneurs representing eight businesses are set to lead a trade mission to the United Kingdom in Feb

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