A new study has set out a strategic digital roadmap to fast-track the UK steel industry’s transition to net zero, warning that overcoming skills shortages, regulatory hurdles and investment uncertainty is vital if the sector is to meet its climate goals. The research, developed by academics

Hospitality businesses across Britain are being forced to shut their doors at least one day a week as soaring wage costs and higher taxes pile pressure on the sector. A new survey by leading trade bodies found that almost three quarters of pubs, restaurants and cafes

King’s College, Cambridge has revealed the 24 startups selected for its first-ever incubator programme, SPARK 1.0, an initiative designed to turn research-backed ideas from students and alumni into investable companies. The new scheme, created by King’s Entrepreneurship Lab (King’s E-Lab) in partnership with Founders at the

Chancellor considers ending capital gains exemption on properties above £1.5m amid £40bn funding shortfall Rachel Reeves is weighing plans to impose capital gains tax (CGT) on the sale of high-value homes, a move expected to be framed as a “mansion tax” as she seeks to address

The number of private schools collapsing into administration has doubled in the first half of this year, as the government’s VAT changes bite into the sector’s finances. Figures released by risk advisory firm Kroll show that 12 private schools went into administration between January and July,

Applied Nutrition, the sports nutrition business backed by JD Sports and Coleen Rooney, has posted forecast-beating sales and profits in its first year as a public company, defying concerns over consumer spending. The Liverpool-based firm told investors that revenues for the year to 31 July are

Inflation climbed to its highest level in a year and a half in July, driven by surging air fares, hotel stays and grocery bills, dealing a blow to Rachel Reeves as she prepares her first autumn budget as Chancellor. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said