WeightWatchers pivots from diets to drugs in UK partnership with anti-obesity treatment provider CheqUp
In a dramatic departure from its traditional focus on calorie counting and group weigh-ins, WeightWatchers has announced a new strategic...
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UK’s free trade strategy out of sync with service-driven economy, says Tony Blair Institute
The UK government’s continued focus on traditional free trade agreements (FTAs) is misaligned with the country’s service-based economy, according to...
Strava’s valuation jumps to $2.2bn following acquisition of UK running app Runna
Strava, the fitness tracking app that has become a lockdown staple for millions of runners and cyclists, has confirmed a...
ScaleWise backs BGF’s £15m investment in Cronofy with hands-on due diligence support
ScaleWise, the go-to-market (GTM) and talent partner for scaling B2B tech companies, has announced its role in supporting BGF’s £15...
Government considers selling Kent Brexit border checkpoint amid EU trade deal shake-up
The UK government is considering selling the Sevington border control post in Kent, a facility built for post-Brexit customs checks,...
Pink Storage expands into Nottingham with £1.5m investment following StoreWise acquisition
Fast-growing self storage operator Pink Storage has completed a £1.5 million investment into a newly acquired site in Nottingham, marking...
Oasis reunion tour set to deliver £940 million boost to UK economy
The long-awaited reunion of British rock icons Oasis is not just a cultural milestone — it’s shaping up to be...
UK public borrowing hits £20.2bn in April, deepening pressure on Rachel Reeves ahead of spending review
Public sector borrowing in the UK surged past expectations last month, hitting £20.2 billion, as higher spending on public services...
Sir Jony Ive’s tech start-up to merge with OpenAI in $6.5bn deal
OpenAI has announced a major strategic move to accelerate its expansion into hardware, with the acquisition of io, the San...
HSBC warns UK staff: return to the office three days a week or risk pay cuts
HSBC has told thousands of UK employees that their pay could be cut if they fail to meet new in-office...
