UK warned it will rely on US gas as calls grow to boost North Sea output
Britain risks becoming heavily dependent on US gas imports within the next decade, prompting renewed calls for increased North Sea production to safeguard energy security....
Oracle cuts thousands of jobs as Ellison doubles down on AI investment
Oracle has begun cutting thousands of jobs as it accelerates a costly push into artificial intelligence infrastructure, with analysts warning the layoffs could ultimately reach...
Marmite and Hellmann’s to join us giant in £50bn flavour deal
Unilever has agreed a £50 billion ($66 billion) deal to combine its food brands with McCormick & Company, placing household names such as Marmite, Hellmann’s...
Inheritance tax overhaul sparks backlash as family firms warn of lasting damage
Family business owners across the UK have warned that sweeping changes to inheritance tax rules risk undermining long-term growth, forcing sales and diverting investment away...
NI pension cap risks hitting middle earners hardest, analysis warns
Fresh analysis suggests the government’s proposed £2,000 cap on National Insurance relief for pension contributions could disproportionately affect middle-income workers, despite being framed as a...
UK business investment lags G7 rivals as energy costs bite
British companies are investing less in their domestic economy than almost any of their G7 counterparts, reinforcing long-standing concerns about productivity and growth as rising...