Aston Martin sells F1 team stake for $146m amid financial struggles
Aston Martin Lagonda, the iconic British carmaker known for outfitting James Bond, has announced the sale of its stake in the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team as part of efforts to shore up its struggling balance sheet.The $146 million
Trump ends de minimis tariff exemption, hitting UK exporters and global e-commerce
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to eliminate the long-standing de minimis tariff exemption for low-value imports into the United States—significantly increasing costs for UK exporters, global e-commerce sellers, and American consumers buying inexpensive goods from overseas.From 29
Supreme Court ruling blocks car finance payouts for millions of consumers
Millions of car buyers who were hoping for compensation over mis-sold motor finance have been denied redress following a significant ruling by the UK Supreme Court, in a partial victory for lenders that reins in what could have been a
Sewing Bee star Lauren Guthrie threads new growth into Birmingham business
Lauren Guthrie, entrepreneur and finalist from the first series of The Great British Sewing Bee, is weaving a bold new chapter for her Birmingham-based business, Guthrie & Ghani, following a transformative experience on the government-backed Help to Grow: Management Course.Guthrie,
Meta and Microsoft add $500bn in value overnight as AI boom fuels investor euphoria
Meta and Microsoft have added a staggering $500 billion in combined market value overnight, following blockbuster earnings reports that exceeded Wall Street expectations and sent their share prices soaring.The surge marks a major milestone for both tech giants—and a moment
Heathrow reveals £21bn third runway plan with potential completion by 2039
Heathrow Airport has unveiled updated plans to build a third runway by 2039 at a revised cost of £21 billion—up from £14 billion in 2018—citing “construction inflation” and growing passenger demand.The proposal, submitted to the UK government for review, includes
PM urged to review North Sea oil policy after Trump calls it UK’s ‘treasure chest’
Shadow Scottish secretary Andrew Bowie has called for an urgent policy review on North Sea oil and gas, following comments by former US President Donald Trump describing the region as “a treasure chest for the United Kingdom”.Trump’s remarks—made during a