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Microsoft stifling competition in cloud services market, finds UK regulator
CMA decision comes as the US tech giant and Amazon face potential probes into their dominance of the marketFinancial Times - 2d -
HSBC to exit M&A and capital markets businesses in UK, Europe and the U.S.
Back in October, the bank unveiled plans for a new geographic setup and set out to consolidate its operations into four business units.CNBC - 2d -
HSBC to exit parts of investment banking business in UK, US and Europe
Lender to wind down in businesses where it has struggled to compete with rivalsFinancial Times - 2d -
UK to give businesses greater access to pension scheme surpluses
Sir Keir Starmer’s plan is intended to drive investment by companies and boost economic growthFinancial Times - 2d -
4 AI Certifications for Business Owners
AI certifications can help you adopt artificial intelligence effectively, providing practical skills and a competitive edge.Inc. - 4d -
Insurers in court battle with UK businesses over Covid furlough scheme
Judges to decide if insurance groups can deduct government funds from payouts for business interruptionFinancial Times - 4d -
UK businesses cut jobs at fastest pace since 2009 bar the pandemic
S&P’s results add to gloom about economy as employment levels fallFinancial Times - 6d -
Trump's threat to world businesses on tariffs
President Trump's World Economic Forum address included a stern threat of tariffs for businesses that choose to make their products outside of the U.S. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.CBS News - Jan. 23 -
Primark cuts sales outlook after struggles in UK market
Fashion retailer blames mild autumn weather and ‘cautious’ consumer sentimentFinancial Times - Jan. 23 -
UK watchdog targets Apple, Google mobile ecosystems with new digital market powers
Google’s Android and Apple’s iOS are facing fresh scrutiny from Britain’s competition watchdog, which unveiled investigations targeting the two tech giants’ mobile phone ecosystems under new powers ...ABC News - Jan. 23 -
Murdoch’s UK newspaper business apologises to Prince Harry for unlawful activities
Publisher agrees to pay prince ‘substantial damages’ to drop long-running legal claimsFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
The business of America is business: Trump is bringing capital back to the nation’s capital
Trump promises to bring capital to the nation’s capital in a way Washington has never seen.The Hill - Jan. 22 -
A smart play for UK’s ‘open for business’ agenda
Government ousts chair of regulator whose decision to initially block Microsoft-Activision deal sent unhelpful signalsFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
UK’s labour market tsar calls for crackdown on bogus self-employment
‘More urgency’ needed on workers’ rights and resourcing of new fair work agency, says Margaret BeelsFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
UK ministers seek compromises on workers’ rights bill amid business concerns
Government to put forward amendments to employment legislation but remains intent on delivering broad planFinancial Times - Jan. 19 -
Reeves vs the markets
Plus, how Kemi Badenoch and Ed Davey have kicked off 2025Financial Times - Jan. 17 -
UK companies outpace US businesses in share buybacks
FTSE groups adopt practice that has drawn criticism from lawmakers but research suggests it could lift long-term share priceFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
How to Master Execution in Your Business
Turn plans into progress by focusing on how to make and meet your goals.Inc. - Jan. 14 -
Small Businesses and Homeowners in My Hometown Are Grappling With California’s Broken Insurance Market
One business owner in Altadena, where I once lived, would love to rebuild. But all of her customers lost their homes.Inc. - Jan. 13 -
The bull market is still intact. This pullback is just the cost of doing business, says strategist
The S&P 500 is probably halfway through its setback already, says Truist strategist.MarketWatch - Jan. 13 -
US activist Weinstein wants to be ‘white knight’ of UK stock market
Saba Capital founder says aim of his firm’s campaign against seven investment trusts is a new strategy to help small investorsFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
Strong Job Market Could Prove Costly for Homebuyers and Businesses. Here’s Why
The job market has shown resilience with unemployment falling to 4.1 percent last month.Inc. - Jan. 10 -
Whitehall braced for spending cuts after UK hit by bond market turmoil
Rising gilt yields mean government departments may face further squeezeFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
UK debt market sell-off threatens mortgage pain for households
Some 700,000 borrowers face jump in repayments when fixed-rate deals end this yearFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
UK businesses back scheme to prevent repeat offending
Prisons minister James Timpson’s initiative will see people on probation and serving sentences outside jail helped into workFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
UK government seeks to soothe bond market nerves after borrowing costs soar
Treasury vows to stick to its fiscal rules and says gilt markets functioning ‘in an orderly way’Financial Times - Jan. 9 -
Bond market turmoil eases as Treasury minister says ‘no need’ for government intervention – business live
Lib Dems say chancellor should stay and make emergency fiscal statement and also cancel planned national insurance hike. Reeves’ fiscal rules non-negotiable in face of bond sell-off, deputy ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Trump ‘considering national economic emergency declaration’ to allow new tariffs; UK 10-year borrowing costs highest since 2008 – business live
Bond selloff drives yield on 10-year UK bonds to highest since 2008 financial crisis. Rise in UK borrowing costs could push Reeves to new public spending cuts Two UK investment trusts have ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Business Leaders Are Zeroing in on Culture in 2025
In a recent Inc. poll, leaders chimed in about their workplace priorities for the year – and company culture is taking the cake.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
Lawmakers play the market
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Dozens of lawmakers beat stock market: report More than two dozen lawmakers once ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
UK firms plan price rises as business confidence falls to lowest level since 2022 ‘mini-budget', survey finds
Firms across hospitality, manufacturing, construction and healthcare expressed concerns about how they would cover additional tax costs.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
UK businesses plan price increases as Budget drives up costs
Tax and wage rises have caused confidence to ‘slump’, warns British Chambers of CommerceFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
Amazon aims to branch into UK internet market with satellite broadband plan
Proposed space launches within next two years could ultimately deliver mobile phone signal even to most remote areas. Amazon is hoping to offer a satellite broadband service in the UK within the ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Europe is not a business backwater
Comparisons with the US stock market undersell the continent’s companies and their potentialFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
How Turnkey Service Improves Your Business’s Marketability
Making the case that your business can meet customers needs is key, but follow through with a reliable strategy.Inc. - Jan. 4 -
UK businesses issued with record fines for filing accounts late
Companies continue to struggle with rising costs and higher interest rates in the aftermath of the pandemicFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Undersea sabotage response is a dangerous business
Holding shady sailors to account would be a lot less perilous than risking war with a powerful nationFinancial Times - Jan. 2
