Grangemouth chemical plant saved in £120m government-backed rescue
Britain’s largest chemical plant will remain open after Ineos secured more than £120 million in government support in a deal...
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Employment Rights Bill clears final parliamentary hurdle and set to become law
Labour’s flagship Employment Rights Bill has cleared its final parliamentary hurdle and is set to become law before Christmas, marking...
Who Accepts Crypto Payments in 2026? A Complete Guide
If you hold Bitcoin, Ethereum, or other cryptocurrencies, you may be wondering where you can actually spend them—the answer: more...
Call for Covid-style loan scheme to unlock investment in ‘logjammed’ hospitality sector
A veteran nightclub operator has called on the government to introduce a Covid-style loan guarantee scheme to unlock investment in...
Tribunal backlog tops half a million as fears grow over impact of new workers’ rights
The employment tribunal system is facing unprecedented strain, with a backlog of more than half a million claims raising serious...
Britain can compete with the US as a global crypto hub, insists City minister
Britain can “without a doubt” compete with the United States to become a global hub for cryptoassets, the City minister...
Crypto ownership falls in UK as FCA prepares new digital asset rules
The proportion of people in Britain holding cryptocurrencies has fallen sharply, according to new research published by the Financial Conduct...
AA explores £5bn sale as RAC weighs London stock market listing
The AA has appointed advisers to explore a potential sale or stock market flotation, five years after the debt-laden roadside...
Virgin Media O2 opens new Manchester HQ as part of major regional investment
Virgin Media O2 has officially opened its new multi-million-pound North West headquarters in central Manchester, marking a significant expansion of...
UK unemployment rises to 5.1% as labour market weakens and wage growth cools
The UK unemployment rate has risen to 5.1 per cent, its highest level since January 2021, as fresh data pointed...
