Faisal Islam: Slow growth raises stakes even higher for the Budget
The Budget somehow has to provide certainty, boost consumer and business confidence, and fill a large fiscal gap. Read More
British Gas boss voices concerns over Scotland’s energy jobs
Chris O’Shea, the boss of Centrica, which owns British Gas, says the energy transition is correct, but worries over the impact on jobs. Read More
Trump to ease coffee and banana tariffs in Latin America trade deals
The Trump administration on Thursday announced frameworks for trade deals with four Latin American countries, which senior officials said will include tariff relief on coffee and bananas. Read More
Reeves expected to drop plans for income tax rate rise
The chancellor had been widely expected to increase income tax rates, which would have broken a manifesto promise. Read More
UK growth slows after big fall in car production
The cyber-attack on Jaguar Land Rover hit manufacturing and weighed on growth in the economy, figures show. Read More
Will AI mean better adverts or ‘creepy slop’?
Advertisers are using AI to personalise adverts but not everyone agrees that’s a good idea. Read More
UK’s first small nuclear power station to be built in north Wales
Three small modular reactors are confirmed for the site, with the potential for up to eight. Read More
Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand Skims hits $5bn valuation
The company says it plans to open more physical shops and expand the business around the world. Read More
Scottish government aiming to issue first bonds in 2026-27
Scottish ministers wants to use bonds to raise money from investors to fund infrastructure projects. Read More
Heineken UK cuts Foster’s alcohol strength to 3.4%
The brewer said the change could lead to cheaper pints. Read More