Markets steady as investors weigh the latest inflation print
Equities closed mixed after new data showed price pressures easing faster than economists expected.
Banks race to roll out instant payment features for small businesses
Lenders are competing on settlement speed as merchants demand same-day access to their money.
Grid operator publishes its winter maintenance plan
The schedule sets out planned outages and reserve capacity for the colder months ahead.
Retail group reports stronger footfall after store refresh programme
Refurbished outlets outperformed the wider chain in the most recent trading update.
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Motoring: new safety rules for heavy vehicles take effect
Operators have six months to retrofit braking and telematics systems.
Wealth: what advisers are telling clients about long-term allocation
Diversification and patience remain the core message as volatility persists.
Government publishes draft guidelines for public data sharing
The consultation runs for 30 days and covers privacy safeguards and open-data licensing.
Universities expand short courses in response to skills demand
Provider-led certificates in data and green skills are the fastest-growing programmes.
Lifestyle: the affordable café trend reshaping neighbourhood high streets
Independent operators are winning on price as chain coffee prices climb.
Technology teams move budget from cloud experiments to automation
CIOs say measurable efficiency gains now outrank exploration in planning cycles.
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Without sustained gains in output per worker, living standards will stall.
Industry roundup: the week's announcements in one place
Partnerships, product launches and appointments from across the market.
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