Large UK companies face multimillion-pound fines for late payments under new laws, with a 60-day limit and stronger powers for the Small Business Commissioner. Read more: Late-paying firms face multimillion-pound fines under new crackdown
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Climate tech firm Zevero raises $7m to scale its AI-driven carbon management platform as demand for ESG data and reporting intensifies globally. Read more: Zevero raises $7m as demand for carbon data platforms accelerates globally
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UK pubs could make just 3p profit per £1 spent on a pint as rising wages, energy and beer duty squeeze margins and threaten closures. Read more: UK pubs making just 3p profit per £1 as rising costs squeeze margins
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Royal Mail workers allege managers told them to hide undelivered post to meet targets, as MPs question the company over ongoing service failures. Read more: Royal Mail staff allege pressure to hide undelivered post to meet targets
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Leonid Radvinsky, billionaire owner of OnlyFans, has died aged 43 after cancer, following years of rapid growth and scrutiny of the platform. Read more: Onlyfans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies aged 43
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HS2 trains could run slower than planned as ministers explore cost-saving measures on the delayed £100bn rail project between London and Birmingham. Read more: HS2 speeds could be cut as government seeks to rein in spiralling costs
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Danone has agreed a €1bn takeover of UK nutrition brand Huel, delivering a major payday for founder Julian Hearn and celebrity investors including Idris Elba. Read more: Danone to acquire Huel in €1bn deal as functional nutrition market heats up
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Singapore’s Temasek, via CapitaLand, has agreed a £1bn deal for Access Self Storage, highlighting strong overseas demand for UK property assets. Read more: Singapore wealth fund targets £1bn takeover of UK self-storage chain
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Turo is expanding in London targeting former Zipcar users with a capital-light peer-to-peer model, as traditional fleet-based car clubs struggle with rising costs. Read more: Truro targets former Zipcar users with capital-light expansion in London
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UK borrowing jumps to £14.3bn, raising concerns over limited government capacity to support households as energy bills rise amid Middle East tensions. Read more: Surge in UK borrowing limits scope for energy bill support as fiscal pressures mount
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