Shipping moves 95 per cent of the UK’s trade. Most of the time, this happens smoothly until there is a global crisis, writes Rhett Hatcher, CEO of the Chamber of Shipping
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At today’s Green Party conference, new leader Zack Polanski laid out a combative agenda centered on wealth redistribution, climate action, and civil liberties reform. He attacked both Labour
Mega‑mergers are surging in 2025, with Q3 deal values exceeding $1 trillion. Big names include Union Pacific’s $85 billion rail deal, Synopsys acquiring Ansys, and the creation of Paramount Skydance.
The government is backing Jaguar Land Rover with a £1.5 billion loan guarantee via UK Export Finance to stabilise its supply chain following a cyberattack that halted production. The
West End retailers, hotels and leisure operators warn that proposed business rates changes in the upcoming Budget could drive many into insolvency. The planned surcharge on high‑value properties
Labour‑aligned Resolution Foundation proposes shifting a 2p cut in employee National Insurance to income tax, targeting pensioners, landlords and self‑employed to raise £6bn. The plan aims to avoid
Peter Mandelson was sacked as UK Ambassador to the US after new emails revealed deeper ties to Jeffrey Epstein, including support for legal challenges to his conviction and
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Labour’s Employment Rights Bill is under pressure after Angela Rayner’s exit. Unions accuse Starmer of weakening core pledges like fire and rehire and day-one rights.
Reform UK’s Conference in Birmingham projected ambition and momentum with Nigel Farage vowing to overhaul migration, policing and climate policy amid theatrical fanfare.
The AI sector has escalated political spending through lobbying and a new Pro‑AI Super PAC as elections near. Firms face legal pressures, including a wrongful death case and
