US strategic oil reserve plunges to 44-year low
The stockpile has shrunk by nearly a third since Washington began releasing crude in March due to the Middle East supply crisis The US emergency...
Smart ring maker Oura delays $15bn Nasdaq float
Oura, the smart ring maker, has postponed its planned flotation on Nasdaq, blaming uncertainty in the market for new listings, a week after formally launching...
Almost £17bn of public spending went to offshore private equity firms
Public sector bodies spent almost £17bn with private equity-backed firms owned offshore in the 2024-25 financial year, according to analysis by the GMB union and...
UK venture capital returns match the US at 1.78x, report finds
UK venture capital funds have matched the returns of their US counterparts and outperformed the rest of Europe over the long term, according to a...
Two thirds of Scottish business leaders say policy adds pressure
Two thirds of Scottish business leaders say recent government policy has added significant pressure to their operations, according to a live poll published today by...
Driving instructors top list of fastest-growing self-employed trades
Driving instructors have recorded the fastest growth in demand of any largely self-employed trade in Britain over the past year, with job adverts up 58...