UK fintech SumUp plans London IPO amid Klarna backlash

British card reader company SumUp is contemplating a stock market flotation that could see it valued at as much as $15bn (£11.04bn) – a development that might provide a much-needed boost for the London Stock Exchange, although the business is also...

Winter heating oil in Northern Ireland a third cheaper than in the Republic

Heating oil customers in Northern Ireland are paying a third less than their counterparts in the Republic. A survey by The Irish News found that the cheapest 1,000 litre fill of home heating oil in the north costs £511, including VAT, according to...

Sutton leads UK eco charge

More than 200 local businesses have been supported through the scheme, with average emissions cut by over 20 per cent—far surpassing the original target of 5 per cent Sutton has been recognised on the national stage after winning the top prize at...

Programme update DSEI 2025: Elbit Systems set to field joint fires systems as it looks to large UK requirements 29 minutes ago

Elbit Systems UK expects to field D-JFI before the end of the year in a major milestone for the £100 million (US$137 million) programme which will interface with radio communication systems used by the British Army, Royal Air Force and Royal...

Turned off by Trump, Canadians cancel trips. New England pays a price.

NORTH CONWAY, N.H. — The conversations in French having given them away, the group of motorcyclists immediately stood out as foreigners over a Saturday breakfast in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. In the restaurant, the server was pleased,...

New £450 rule for dog owners in England set to 'penalise' households

A new £450 rule for dog owners in England has sparked widespread fury. Bristol City Council has sparked a rowwith residents and opposition parties over proposals to charge small business owners £450 to use parks. The local authority, led by Tony...

Google Cloud Wins £400M Contract to Deliver UK MOD Sovereign Cloud

Google Cloud announced it has been awarded a £400M contract to deliver a UK sovereign cloud capability for the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD). This landmark initiative will provide a secure cloud platform to enable innovation with the speed and...

Google Cloud Wins £400M UK MOD Sovereign Cloud Contract

Google Cloud secured a £400 million ($510 million) contract to provide a sovereign cloud for the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), marking one of the largest public sector cloud deals in the country. The project will deliver a secure cloud environment...

Several Tameside Solutions are Ready to Help Local Businesses Catch the Preferences of British Customers

The modern world of B2C certainly isn’t an easy one for local firms. The sheer convenience offered by American goliaths like Amazon or the price points of Chinese stores like Shein and Temu simply can’t be matched financially or logistically....

Small Business Technology Roundup: Microsoft CoPilot Does Not Improve Productivity And ChatGPT Projects Are Free

The Microsoft Copilot app is being displayed on a smartphone, with the Microsoft logo visible in the background, in this photo illustration taken in Brussels, Belgium, on December 30, 2023. (Photo by Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via Getty Images)...

Colorado Springs cybersecurity firm plans to graduate from 'small' business status and become major contractor

A Colorado Springs tech and defense company plans to more than triple in size over the next eight years. ITS — short for Infinity Technology Services — employs close to 200 people and plans to add more than 500. The company specializes in...

UK's largest lake 'dying' as toxic blue-green algae blooms worsen

For the third year running toxic blue-green algae blooms that look like pea soup and smell like rotten eggs have covered much of Lough Neagh, the largest lake in the UK and Ireland. But this summer, the thick green veneer — so widespread it is...

UK’s largest lake struggles with algae bloom

Toxic blue-green algae blooms covered much of Lough Neagh, the largest lake in the UK and Ireland, and this summer, the thick green veneer has been worse than ever, according to locals living near the Northern Ireland landmark. "The lake is...

Inside the UK’s giant defence show: drones, deals and disquiet

Tanks the size of houses are parked under spotlights. Killer drones dangle from the ceiling. Gold bullets rotate on stands like rings in a jeweller’s shop. Welcome to DSEI, or Defence and Security Equipment International, London’s biennial arms...

John Lewis’s teddy repair shop and a milestone for UK solar: The sustainability success stories of the week

Published every week, this series charts how businesses and sustainability professionals are working to achieve their ‘Mission Possible’ across the campaign’s five key pillars – energy, resources, infrastructure, mobility and sustainability...

Fury at plans for £450 fee to walk dogs in UK city's parks

A UK council has sparked fury as it plans to roll out a new £450 fee for dog walkers in parks. The charge would be imposed on small business owners. Bristol City Council, which has a Green Party leader, Tony Dyer, proposed the roll out of...

UK's Largest Lake 'Dying' As Algae Blooms Worsen

For the third year running toxic blue-green algae blooms that look like pea soup and smell like rotten eggs have covered much of Lough Neagh, the largest lake in the UK and Ireland. But this summer, the thick green veneer -- so widespread it is...

New push to help small businesses tap into investment market

12 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is backing a new effort to help Barbadian small businesses grow, with a US$350 000 grant aimed at preparing them to attract investors and list on the local stock exchange. The funding will support the...

UK Finance Report : Gross Lending to SMEs Continues to Increase

The UK’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are experiencing a boost in financial support, while the financial services industry is addressing critical regulatory changes. Recent updates from UK Finance highlight these developments: a...

A nine-point plan to get London building

Monday 15 September 2025 9:58 am Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email London’s housing delivery has collapsed due to regulatory delays, high costs, and...