Greggs expansion under fire as profits warn and shares slump
Business & Markets • a year ago
Critics say the bakery chain expanded too quickly and its increasingly diversified formats are testing consumer tolerance amid a fragile economy.
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Thousands of UK start-ups face WeWork tax blow as VOA narrows small business rate relief
Business & Markets • a year ago
Federation of Small Businesses warns shared-space relief changes could prompt higher bills and threaten growth; government urged to safeguard relief ahead of Budget.
UK public sector pensions under scrutiny as reform debate intensifies
Business & Markets • a year ago
Analysts warn the taxpayer burden could grow, even as think-tanks largely stay quiet amid political pressures
OBR downgrade could push Autumn Budget toward bigger tax rises, analysts warn
Business & Markets • a year ago
Productivity forecast revision threatens a larger fiscal gap, increasing pressure on Chancellor Reeves to raise revenue or boost growth measures ahead of the Budget
Baillie Gifford American Fund rebounds on long‑term tech bets
Business & Markets • a year ago
Edinburgh‑based U.S. growth fund focuses on founder‑led leaders and mega‑cap tech, maintaining a five‑to‑ten‑year horizon amid market volatility.
It's back to the future for last train maker as Elizabeth Line order rolls in
Business & Markets • a year ago
Ten electric trains to be built at Derby for London's Elizabeth Line, preserving Britain's last end-to-end train factory as rail demand grows
Direct-debit fraud case exposes AUDDIS gaps as pension access delays unfold in IT upgrade
Business & Markets • a year ago
Investigation traces how a £4,399 direct debit was authorised without a signature, and a separate pension-access delay highlights administrative risks during a system transition.
Government backs £1.5bn loan to Jaguar Land Rover to shield suppliers as cyberattack halts production
Business & Markets • a year ago
UK authorities underwrite a £1.5 billion loan guarantee to Jaguar Land Rover to protect jobs and cash flow in the supplier network as production remains paused amid a cyberattack.
Estate planning missteps can hike costs and fuel family disputes, lawyers say
Business & Markets • a year ago
Experts outline the common mistakes in wills and how to avoid them, from appointing multiple executors to failing to update documents.