The government has announced £100m in new investment for start-ups and scale-ups through expanded EIS, VCT and EMI schemes, but business leaders say established firms paying higher National Insurance are being left behind. Read more: Government’s £100m pledge for innovators dismissed as a drop in the ocean after £25bn National Insurance raid
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The Salesforce everywoman in Technology Awards 2026 celebrate outstanding women in tech, highlighting innovation, leadership and diversity across the sector. Read more: Tech trailblazers recognised at Salesforce Everywoman Awards
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Uber will invest up to $1.25bn in Rivian to deploy 10,000 robotaxis globally, marking a major step in the race to scale autonomous ride-hailing. Read more: Uber commits up to $1.25bn to Rivian in major Robotaxi push
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HSBC could cut up to 20,000 jobs globally as it embraces AI to streamline operations, signalling a major shift in banking workforce strategy. Read more: HSBC could cut 20,000 jobs as AI reshapes global banking workforce
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Greene King plans to sell 150 pubs and convert another 150 as it adapts to rising costs, changing consumer behaviour and pressure across the UK hospitality sector. Read more: Greene King to sell 150 pubs as operator reshapes estate amid mounting cost pressures
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Meta is reportedly planning sweeping layoffs that could affect up to 20% of its workforce as the tech giant ramps up AI investment and pursues greater efficiency through automation. Read more: Meta preparing major layoffs as AI spending accelerates
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Recent leaks clarify some minor design tweaks. The iPhone 18 Pro Max will measure 8.8mm thick, slightly up from the iPhone 17 Pro Max’s 8.75mm The post Apple rumoured to delay standard iPhone 18 to 2027: Here’s what you should know appeared first on Gulf Business.
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The US dollar firmed 0.2 per cent, making dollar-priced bullion more expensive for holders of other currencies The post Gold slips as dollar strengthens, rate cut hopes fade appeared first on Gulf Business.
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Despite the geopolitical spike, Sasha Foss, energy analyst at Marex, notes that global supply fundamentals remain relatively balanced, with increased output from Venezuela, Guyana, the US, Canada, Argentina and Brazil providing a buffer The post Report: Oil spikes as Hormuz disruption rattles global markets appeared first on Gulf Business.
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The S&P 500 posted 37 new 52-week highs and two new lows, while the Nasdaq Composite recorded 50 new highs and 86 new lows The post S&P 500, Nasdaq on track for biggest monthly drop in a year as AI worries bite appeared first on Gulf Business.
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