SME manufacturers in the north west of England will benefit from an additional £230,000 in funding to accelerate the adoption of advanced digital technologies and strengthen their competitiveness. The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has awarded the extra funding to Made Smarter Adoption North West, enabling at least ten more businesses to introduce transformative tools such as sensors, robotics, ...
After years of surging rental costs, tenants are finally seeing signs of relief. According to new data from property portal Zoopla, annual rent inflation has slowed to 3.9 per cent, its lowest rate since August 2021. Although rents are still increasing, this marks a significant cooling from 2022’s peak growth of 12 per cent. For the average tenant, who now ...
McWin Capital Partners, the European food-focused investment firm, is reported to be in early talks to acquire Gail’s, the much-loved but premium-priced UK bakery chain, according to a report by Bloomberg. The news comes hot on the heels of Gail’s owners hiring Goldman Sachs to prepare an auction, amid widespread speculation that the brand could fetch as much as £500 ...
Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund is set to acquire the automotive division of McLaren, the renowned British supercar manufacturer, in a move that reshapes the ownership of one of the UK’s most iconic motoring brands. The deal follows a difficult period for the Woking-based firm, which recorded a record annual loss of £924 million in 2023, up sharply from £349 ...
Procedures such as hair transplants and dental treatments have become increasingly popular among British citizens in recent years. It is believed that more than 1 million tourists come to Turkey each year for hair transplants. A significant portion of this number is made up of the British. However, getting a hair transplant abroad and medical tourism also bring some risks. ...
Harlow is lovely during the winter but with the holidays approaching, you might be planning a day trip to explore nearby destinations and experience some festive charm outside the city. Luckily, there are quite a few choices of great places to visit and there’s no doubt you’ll be able to plan a perfect trip for you and your loved ones. ...
Hundreds of farmers gathered in Westminster today, chanting “no farmers, no food” outside Downing Street, as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faced tough questioning in the Commons over proposed changes to inheritance tax. Tractors blocked parts of Whitehall during a demonstration organised by Save British Farming and Kent Fairness for Farmers, reflecting the industry’s growing anger over Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s ...
Travel plans over the festive season are under threat as the UK’s rail minister warns of staff shortages and fresh strike action by Avanti West Coast train managers. Lord Peter Hendy, speaking at the House of Commons transport select committee, expressed concern that reduced staffing levels could disrupt Christmas train services, compounding the impact of planned industrial action. Central to ...
Mencap, one of Britain’s leading charities supporting people with learning disabilities, has warned it may have to close at least 60 of its services due to mounting cost pressures following changes announced in the Budget. The organisation says the rise in employers’ National Insurance contributions (NICs), combined with a sharp increase in the national minimum wage, will add up to ...
The cost of your morning cup of coffee could soon increase, after the price of arabica beans—the most widely produced variety—soared to a record high on international commodity markets. On Tuesday, the price of arabica surpassed $3.44 per pound, reflecting an increase of over 80% since the start of the year. Robusta beans, which are cheaper and more bitter, have ...