Canada Urged to Prioritize Economic Diversification and Regional Representation Ahead of Federal Election, Says New ReportLos Angeles/Ottawa (DNA) – As the Canadian federal election approaches on April 28, a new report by the Berggruen Governance Index (BGI) has recommended that Canada prioritize navigating an economic
British officials have begun classifying sensitive trade documents as “secret” and “top secret” in a bid to shield key information from American counterparts, as relations between London and Washington strain under President Trump’s tariff war, Business Matters has learned. The move marks a significant shift in
The government must show greater ambition and urgency in addressing the employment prospects of older workers if it hopes to meet its goal of an 80% employment rate, according to the 50+ Employment Taskforce. Responding to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics, which
A strategically vital British manufacturer teetering on the brink, thousands of jobs in jeopardy, and a government reluctant to intervene. It may sound like the story of British Steel in 2025—but more than fifty years ago, the same narrative played out with another great British
Polish delivery group InPost has acquired Yodel in a major shake-up of the UK logistics sector, converting £100 million of debt into equity to assume control of the embattled courier company. The takeover marks the latest chapter in Yodel’s turbulent journey, following its separation from the
The City of London’s financial services sector experienced a modest hiring rebound in the first quarter of 2025, according to Morgan McKinley’s latest London Employment Monitor. However, the early-year optimism is being tested by renewed global uncertainty and the escalating trade tensions triggered by President Trump’s
Institutional investors are pulling back from US equities and the dollar in record numbers, as President Trump’s aggressive tariff policies send shockwaves through global markets and push growth expectations to a 30-year low. According to the latest Bank of America survey of top fund managers, investors
The price of gold soared to an all-time high on Wednesday, breaching the $3,300 mark for the first time as growing global trade tensions sent investors scrambling for safe-haven assets. The surge came alongside a weakening US dollar and renewed uncertainty over President Trump’s proposed tariffs
Bristol, UK – The highly anticipated Bristol Walk Fest is set to take place from 1-31 May, offering a jam-packed schedule of events for walkers of all levels. With something happening every day of the month, this festival is not one to miss.Kicking off on
Runna, the London-based coaching app that helps runners build personalised training plans, has been snapped up by US fitness giant Strava in a deal expected to deliver a multimillion-pound payday for its co-founders. Although the terms of the deal remain undisclosed, it is understood that early
A fast-growing talent platform already working with global brands such as Louis Vuitton, Virgin Group, and WHSmith has raised £3.65 million in seed funding to scale its recruitment solution for the next generation.London-based Vizzy, which launched its platform to market in 2023, aims to overhaul
So, you want to start a car rental business in 2025? Excellent — you’re entering a growing market with no signs of slowing down. But let’s be real: it’s not as simple as buying a few cars and handing over keys. Between evolving customer expectations,