Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, sending crude below $92 and driving UK 10-year gilt yields to a week’s low. Here’s what it means for British SMEs. Read more: Hormuz reopens: what Iran’s climbdown means for British SMEs
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Britain’s video games sector risks losing talent and IP to France, Ireland and Australia without urgent government action on tax reliefs and scale-up funding, warns Blick Rothenberg. Read more: Britain’s gaming industry needs a power-up or risks losing its crown to France, Ireland and Australia
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HSBC chiefs warn the Iran conflict is denting global confidence, as UK bosses from Castore to Virgin Atlantic flag soaring costs, supply chain chaos and inflation risks. Read more: HSBC warns Iran war is shaking global confidence as UK business leaders count the cost
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British companies are spending less on AI and seeing weaker returns than global leaders, with PwC warning the next 12 months are critical for UK firms to close the gap. Read more: UK firms risk being left behind as AI adoption gap widens, warns PwC
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Brent crude jumps 4% towards $100 a barrel after Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli strikes, threatening 20% of global oil and gas supplies. Read more: Oil price surges towards $100 as Middle East ceasefire begins to unravel
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Brent crude climbs above $111 a barrel as fears grow that US-Iran negotiations may collapse before President Trump’s Wednesday deadline, threatening further disruption to global energy supplies. Read more: Oil price surges past $111 as Strait of Hormuz deadline looms
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Labour donor Dale Vince tells Ed Miliband to halt North Sea oil exports and shield Britain from Iran-driven fuel shortages, as crude tops $109 a barrel. Read more: Vince calls on Miliband to halt North Sea oil exports as Iran war rattles supply
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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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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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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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