Social Media Becomes Drug Shop Window, Expert Warns
A sport integrity expert warns that social media is increasingly a marketplace for dangerous performance-enhancing drugs, with young people particularly at risk.
Category : Business Innovation
Standard Chartered cuts 7,800 jobs, boosts AI use
Standard Chartered confirms 7,800 job cuts, 15% of workforce, as it scales AI and automation. CEO says it's not cost-cutting but replacing lower-value human capital.
Faster Decisions Could Unlock £500m for South West Firms
New research reveals that slow decision-making is costing South West mid-market firms nearly £500m in potential growth annually, with uncertainty and competing priorities as key barriers.
NatWest pledges £20bn for Northern growth, urges more mayoral powers
NatWest commits £20bn over 10 years to drive economic growth across Northern England, with CEO Paul Thwaite calling for greater devolution of powers to regional mayors.
Seven free agents for Birmingham City's Chris Davies
Birmingham City need Championship experience. Here are seven free agents that fit Chris Davies' transfer criteria, including Illan Meslier, Josh Laurent, and Dan Neil.
Birmingham Underwear Tycoons Make Rich List Under 40
Dan and Melanie Marsden, founders of Lounge Underwear, are named in the Sunday Times Rich List 2026 under 40 with a combined wealth of £253m.
Birmingham City's Stability Gives Edge in Chaotic Championship
Birmingham City enter pre-season with squad continuity, while rivals face managerial turmoil and squad overhauls, giving Blues a potential advantage in the upcoming Championship campaign.
Agent's Paul Corcoran on AI, Four-Day Week, and 20 Years
Agent Marketing CEO Paul Corcoran reflects on 20 years of business, surviving the credit crunch and Covid, embracing AI, the four-day week, and championing Liverpool's Baltic Triangle regeneration.
New Partnership Boosts West Midlands Defence Sector
A new Regional Defence and Security Cluster (RDSC) has been launched in the West Midlands to boost the defence sector, which employs 23,500 people and has an annual MOD spend of £1.7bn.
Giant Hoardings on Colmore Row Near Cathedral Explained
Towering hoardings cover the historic Phoenix Assurance building at Colmore Row and Temple Row West during a £19m refurbishment, set to finish by autumn.
Octopus Energy's Biggest Ever Energy Tech Summit Announced
Octopus Energy brings back its flagship Energy Tech Summit, bigger than ever, gathering 4,000 leaders, innovators, and customers in London to kick off Climate Action Week.
Sir James Dyson Leads South West Rich List 2026
Sir James Dyson remains the wealthiest person in the South West despite a £8.8bn drop in wealth. The Sunday Times Rich List reveals combined wealth of £783.5bn.
HMRC Signs £175m AI Deal After 93,000 Complaints
HMRC has announced a 10-year, £175m deal with British tech firm Quantexa to deploy AI-powered technology, aiming to improve performance and crack down on fraud after 93,000 complaints were made in 2024/25.
Birmingham City Attack Reshuffle: Davies Targets Big Signing
Birmingham City's attack struggled last season. Chris Davies plans a reshuffle with potential big-money signings like Ibrahim Osman and new strikers to boost goal scoring.
Santander writes to millions to clear up investment myths
Santander has emailed millions of customers to dispel common investment myths, encouraging them to consider investing through ready-made funds and ISAs.
Covid Loan Fraud Leads to 7-Year Director Ban
Harjinder Singh, 44, from Aldridge, falsely claimed £125,000 in Covid loans. He was disqualified as a director for seven years and given a suspended prison sentence.
Surrey Chambers Events: Survey, Menopause, Social, Training
Surrey Chambers of Commerce invites businesses to participate in the Quarterly Economic Survey, attend a menopause career event, a summer social for young professionals, and free sales training for SMEs.
5,000 AI jobs in North East 'absolute minimum'
Rob Hamilton says 5,000 jobs and £30bn investment target for North East AI growth zone should be 'absolute minimum' as Sovereign AI holds first roadshow in Newcastle.
Vertu Motors posts solid results, urges EV mandate review
Vertu Motors reports £4.83bn revenue and £24.5m profit, but warns that the ZEV mandate is distorting the market. CEO calls for urgent review of EV targets.
Welsh Business: K3 Metrology, Mariposa, Elmatic, Alesi, Creo, 1st Choice
Welsh firms feature in equity investments and acquisitions: K3 Metrology secures £2.75m, Mariposa £750k, Elmatic acquired, Alesi Surgical £7m, Creo Medical MBO, 1st Choice MBO.
Leeds firm Envoke raises £1.6m for Asia-Pacific push
Leeds-based Envoke secures £1.6m funding to expand its medical training software into Asia-Pacific, after attracting US clients like Mayo Clinic and aiming to exceed £1m annual recurring revenue.
2p National Insurance Cut Plan Proposed in Shake-Up
The Growth Group, allied to Wes Streeting, proposes a 2p National Insurance cut funded by capital gains tax reform, devolution, and government reforms to boost the economy.
HMRC Crackdown on Tax Loophole for Wealthy Individuals
HMRC plans to extend its Uncertain Tax Treatment regime to wealthy individuals, targeting inheritance tax and capital gains tax loopholes, with penalties for non-disclosure.
NPIF II Reaches £275m Investment Milestone in Two Years
The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II has backed over 400 businesses, facilitating nearly £275m in investment across the North in its first two years.
Aston Villa Target Two Young Ligue 1 Goalkeepers
Aston Villa are scouting replacements for Emi Martinez, with Robin Risser and Guillaume Restes among the targets as the 32-year-old goalkeeper's future remains uncertain.
Liverpool and Hamburg Partnership Boosts Business Links
Liverpool city region and Hamburg have signed a Joint Declaration of Intent to deepen cooperation in logistics, maritime trade, green technology, and more, strengthening British-German ties.
NatWest Major Funding for Gensmile Digital Dentistry
NatWest announces new funding for Gensmile Limited to expand and transform South West dental practices into centres of clinical excellence, boosting digital dentistry and local training.
Lloyds Bank Rolls Out AI Platform for Better Customer Service
Lloyds Bank has introduced Envoy, a secure and scalable platform for building AI agents responsibly, aiming to improve customer experiences and colleague efficiency across the Group.
Eufy SmartTrack Card Under £5 After Cashback Offer
The Eufy SmartTrack Card, a slim Bluetooth wallet tracker cheaper than Apple AirTag, drops to under £5 with TopCashback. Works with iOS and Android.
Derbyshire Firm Wins King’s Award for Opportunity
Acres Engineering in Melbourne wins King’s Award for Enterprise in Promoting Opportunity category for its People’s First Pledge, transforming lives through apprenticeships and outreach.
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