Thousands of UK jobs at risk as uncertainty grows over vital helicopter contract
Fears are mounting for the future of a West Country helicopter factory and its 3,000-strong workforce as the government drags its heels on a much-anticipated £1 billion defence contract. The Yeovil site, owned by Italian defence giant Leonardo, had been counting
Young Britons turn to social media for self-diagnosis amid mounting mental health concerns
An estimated two million young people in the UK are self-diagnosing mental health issues without consulting a medical professional, according to new research from insurer AXA Health. The report’s findings highlight a growing reliance on social media platforms such as TikTok
UK’s small businesses strike upbeat tone for 2025 growth
Most of Britain’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are looking ahead to 2025 with confidence, despite lingering economic uncertainties, recent budgetary pressures, and global geopolitical concerns. New survey data from KPMG and Aviva show an optimistic picture emerging among the nation’s
Starmer pushes for Gulf trade deal to revive UK’s pro-business reputation
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has travelled to Saudi Arabia amid hopes of securing a long-awaited free trade deal with the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC), a move that could restore the UK’s bruised pro-business reputation. After Labour’s recent budget faced heavy
In Earnings Call, Thomas Priore Reveals What Positioned Priority for Record Success
Payments and banking solutions fintech company Priority recently reported record year-over-year revenue numbers for the third fiscal quarter of 2024. Priority CEO Thomas Priore said growth for the company across all segments is the result of yearslong planning by leaders