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UK bioethanol producers warn US trade deal threatens thousands of jobs
Two of Britain’s largest bioethanol producers have issued stark warnings that a recent UK-US trade deal could trigger site closures and significant job losses across the sector, unless the government intervenes with targeted support. The concerns centre on the removal of a 19 per cent tariff on US ethanol importsContinue Reading
Juliet Stevenson admits Nicole Kidman annoyed her by claiming she popularised scientist’s story
Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Actor Juliet Stevenson has revealed Nicole Kidman annoyed her by claiming she brought attention to Rosalind Franklin’s story when she playedContinue Reading
Small business bosses say they are resilient and optimistic
More than two thirds (68 per cent) of leaders of small and medium-sized businesses believe that their company is resilient after weathering the recent storms brought on by external events. The annual American Express Business Barometer found that this sense of resilience was matched by growing optimism. Almost three quartersContinue Reading
Delaying Pay Rises Is Driving Staff Turnover, Say Nearly Half of UK Employers
Almost half of UK employers have seen increased staff turnover as a result of delaying pay rises for professionals and white-collar workers, according to new research from global talent solutions consultancy Robert Walters. In a survey of UK business leaders, 47% admitted that postponed or reduced salary reviews had ledContinue Reading
Why you might need your fingerprint scanned to go on holiday in Europe
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email British citizens will be required to have their fingerprints scanned whenever they go to the European Union due to delays in the development of digital biometricsContinue Reading
UK SMEs show resilience by supporting staff and embracing sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK are showing remarkable resilience by prioritising employee welfare and environmental sustainability, despite mounting economic pressures, according to new research by Purbeck Insurance Services. As inflation and the cost of living continue to strain households and businesses alike, over half (51%) of SMEsContinue Reading
Scientists say developing this everyday habit is key to cutting Alzheimer’s risk
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Fostering curiosity and being eager to learn into old age can protect against the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, a new studyContinue Reading
New London-Stirling train service expected to begin in mid-2026
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails New rail services between London and central Scotland are expected to launch in mid-2026 afterContinue Reading
Can the UK economy get more bang from higher defence spending?
At her spring budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves outlined an ambitious vision: to make Britain a “defence industrial superpower”. In doing so, she joined a growing wave of European leaders rethinking their military budgets not just through the lens of national security, but as tools for economic growth. As war returnsContinue Reading
This common over-the-counter drug could be linked to dementia
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email A commonly-used over-the-counter medication that can provide allergy and cold relief or serve as sleep aids may increase a person’s riskContinue Reading