Almost 300 pubs have permanently closed their doors in the first nine months of the year, with industry data projecting a rate of one closure per day by 2026. The British Beer and Pub Association attributes the trend to high tax burdens and regulatory costs, urging government action.
Almost 300 pubs have permanently closed their doors in the first nine months of the year, with industry data projecting a rate of one closure per day by 2026. The British Beer and Pub Association attributes the trend to high tax burdens and regulatory costs, urging government action.
The proportion of UK businesses taking on new borrowing has doubled in the past year, according to a survey by HSBC UK. The increase is attributed to firms seeking funds to manage rising operating costs and to fuel investment in technology and productivity improvements.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Russian forces maintained strikes on energy infrastructure, including a power plant in Kharkiv, on Sunday, despite US President Donald Trump's earlier announcement of an "energy ceasefire" between the warring nations. Mr Zelensky added that Ukraine would support a truce over vital infrastructure strikes, provided Russia reciprocated.
Brent crude surged 5% to $105.3 a barrel, driven by escalating fears of US strikes against Iran and production shutdowns in the Gulf of Mexico, leading to a sharp sell-off in global bond and stock markets.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has described the incident as "unconscionable" and called for President Trump to remove federal immigration agents from the city.
Labour's Sagal Abdi-Wali has won the Holborn and St Pancras by-election, boosting the party while Green Party leader Zack Polanski faces leadership questions despite a strong campaign. Polanski remains defiant, addressing controversial party motions, as Labour outlines key policy priorities for the constituency.
Airtel Africa's mobile payments division, Airtel Money, has announced plans for an initial public offering on the London Stock Exchange, aiming to raise approximately $800 million. The move is expected to be one of London's largest listings in recent years, providing a significant boost to the City's market activity.
London-based Automata Technologies is transforming life sciences laboratories with integrated automation infrastructure, enabling faster scientific discovery and preparing for the wider application of artificial intelligence. Their approach aims to overcome limitations of traditional manual and disconnected automated lab processes.
