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The UK’s active business population has reached a record 5.66 million companies, highlighting the resilience of entrepreneurship despite a slowdown in new business registrations. The UK’s business landscape has reached a new milestone, with the number of active companies rising to 5.66 million in the first half of 2026, according…

Apple is facing a major legal challenge in the United Kingdom over its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) system, with app developers seeking damages of around £2 billion ($2.7 billion). The lawsuit, filed at London’s Competition Appeal Tribunal, accuses Apple of using its dominant position in the mobile ecosystem to impose…

UK shoppers are facing renewed pressure on household budgets after shop price inflation accelerated to its highest level in more than two years. According to the latest British Retail Consortium (BRC)-NIQ Shop Price Monitor, prices in UK shops rose by 1.5% year on year in August 2026, up significantly from…

Artificial intelligence has become one of the biggest investment stories in the global economy. But according to Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey, the speed and scale of the AI boom could also create new risks for financial stability. Bailey, who also chairs the Financial Stability Board, has warned G20…