Bussiness
Competition watchdog role for ex-boss of Amazon UK ‘a slap…
The appointment of a former Amazon boss to lead the UK’s competition watchdog as it begins investigations into technology firms has been called a “slap in t
Ousting of CMA chair prompts warnings of interference in UK…
Antitrust lawyers have questioned the “extraordinary” decision by ministers to force out the chair of Britain’s competition watchdog, suggesting that it c
New patent search tool to boost UK innovation
A new online search tool for UK patents launched today will make it easier for businesses and innovators to search and access patent information, supporting UK
ICAEW: Scotland forecasts top UK profit growth despite economic headwinds
Business confidence in Scotland has experienced a slight decline quarter-on-quarter, according to th
Murdoch’s UK newspaper business apologises to Prince Harry for unlawful…
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Rupert Murdoch’s UK tabloid newsp
Third business rates agent suspended
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) has temporarily suspended business rates agent Rate Masters Limited (trading as ‘My Rates’). This is while we investigate
UK rail passengers to get new government-backed train ticket website
A new online train ticket retailer backed by the UK government is to be created, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced, with the aim of simplifying t
A smart play for UK’s ‘open for business’ agenda
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UK to review visas to entice more AI and science…
The UK government will publish an immigration white paper later this year including a review of visas to entice more high-skilled workers as part of its push to
UK borrowing unexpectedly jumps, piling pressure on Rachel Reeves
UK government borrowing unexpectedly jumped to £17.8bn last month, piling pressure on Rachel Reeves to plan budget cuts before a spending review in the summer.
Davos day two: Rachel Reeves says she’s ‘absolutely’ relaxed about…
Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this featureBrexit rears its head, as Bloomberg’s John Micklethwait asks whether the UK should
Government borrowing hits highest December level for four years
The spike in borrowing costs threatens the government's economic plans, with Chancellor Rachel Reeves facing pressure after figures last week showed the UK econ
