HMRC data reveals national insurance contributions have risen nearly 40% to £198bn since 2019-20, as employer NIC hikes, minimum wage increases and rising costs pile pressure on British businesses. Read more: Businesses shoulder £200 billion National Insurance bill as payroll tax receipts surge 40% since pandemic
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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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The UAE Ministry of Defence has released footage showing Iranian drones being destroyed mid-air The post “Target destroyed”: UAE releases videos of Iranian drones shot from sky appeared first on Gulf Business.
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The surge in oil shipping costs follows increased crude exports from the Middle East as traders have accelerated charters The post For the first time since 2020, Middle East–China oil shipping costs hit $200k a day appeared first on Gulf Business.
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Shakri: Service achieved a huge increase of 228% in the number of riders since launch Dubai. Roads and Transport Authority. 8th December 2025: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is set to expand the scope of the taxi ride-sharing service for a six-month trial period, with the pilot scheduled to begin during the coming period. The decision follows the strong success the initiative has achieved since its launch last year, providing shared taxi trips from Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai to Al Wahda Mall in Abu Dhabi. The service has witnessed significant uptake from diverse segments of the community, who regard it as a convenient, fast
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Since 2020, IPOs on the ADX have raised about Dhs59bn, supported by strong demand and steady economic growth The post 25 years and counting: ADX achieves key milestones appeared first on Gulf Business.
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