Ineos founder Jim Ratcliffe backs Conservative plans to scrap carbon taxes, arguing high levies are damaging UK industry and competitiveness. Read more: Ratcliffe backs tory plan to scrap carbon taxes amid industry pressure
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UK businesses expect higher inflation and fewer rate cuts as energy prices surge following the Iran war, according to Bank of England data. Read more: Inflation fears surge as rate cut hopes fade for UK businesses
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SpaceX is preparing for what could become the largest stock market debut in history after confidentially filing for an initial public offering that may value the company at more than $1.75 trillion. Read more: SpaceX files for record-breaking IPO with $1.75tn valuation target
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Regions across England and Wales will receive up to £20m each to boost innovation in sectors including AI, clean energy and advanced manufacturing. Read more: Regions from Teesside to Cornwall awarded up to £20m to boost innovation
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New system combines speech recognition and voice generation, allowing organizations to process and use Arabic voice at scale Abu Dhabi,…
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Marmite and other iconic brands will join US group McCormick in a £50bn deal, creating a global flavour powerhouse and raising concerns over UK jobs. Read more: Marmite and Hellmann’s to join US giant in £50bn flavour deal
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Oracle begins cutting thousands of jobs as it ramps up AI spending, with analysts warning up to 30,000 roles could be affected. Read more: Oracle cuts thousands of jobs as Ellison doubles down on AI investment
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Britain could rely on US LNG for 60% of gas by 2035, prompting calls to boost North Sea production to strengthen energy security. Read more: UK warned it will rely on US gas as calls grow to boost North Sea output
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Roadchef will invest £300m in UK motorway services after securing 75-year lease extensions, boosting EV charging, HGV facilities and retail. Read more: Roadchef secures 75-year leases to unlock £300m motorway investment
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UK firms invest less than most G7 peers, with high energy costs and low capital intensity holding back productivity and growth, says IPPR. Read more: UK business investment lags G7 rivals as energy costs bite
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