Barclays is reversing years of branch closures by opening new outlets and reinstating the bank manager title, as its UK chief bets on human touch to fend off digital-only rivals. Read more: Barclays bets on the high street once more with new branches and the return of the bank manager
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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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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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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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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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Bristol-based Sintela secures $200m US border contract using fibre-optic sensing and AI to detect threats across land and sea borders. Read more: UK tech firm Sintela lands $200m US border security deal
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YouTube tops global influence rankings as tech giants dominate media impact, with AI brands rising and Elon Musk named most influential CEO. Read more: YouTube named world’s most influential brand as tech dominance grows
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WHOOP secures $575m in Series G funding at a $10.1bn valuation to expand its AI-powered personalised health platform globally. Read more: WHOOP raises $575m at $10bn valuation to scale global health platform
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Maven exits Manchester fintech AccessPay in sale to Accel-KKR, delivering a 2.5x return and highlighting strength of the Northern fintech sector. Read more: Maven exits AccessPay in private equity deal delivering 2.5x return
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The British Business Bank has invested £8.5m in Dexory to scale its AI-powered warehouse intelligence platform and global logistics operations. Read more: British Business Bank backs Dexory with £8.5m to scale AI warehouse tech
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