Small and local businesses across the UK are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) tools to boost productivity and efficiency, according to new research that highlights the technology’s growing appeal for time-poor entrepreneurs.A study led by Professor Ross Brown at the

Paul Nowak, general secretary of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), has defended the government’s proposed Employment Rights Bill, dismissing warnings from business leaders that it would place undue pressure on employers already dealing with tax hikes and rising wage costs.Speaking

The pound climbed to its highest level in seven months on Tuesday and gold prices surged to a record high above $3,500 per ounce, as investors dumped equities in favour of traditional safe-haven assets amid deepening fears over US political

The UK is set to ramp up its weapons manufacturing capabilities in a strategic move to reduce reliance on imports from the United States and France, amid growing concerns over the reliability of international defence partners.BAE Systems, Europe’s largest defence

London Gatwick has once again been named the UK’s most delay-prone airport, according to official figures from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).Flights from the West Sussex airport departed an average of 23 minutes late in 2024 — the worst performance

Drones could soon be deployed for NHS deliveries, offshore wind turbine inspections and supply missions to oil rigs under sweeping changes to the UK’s drone regulations planned for 2026.The government is preparing to allow drones to fly beyond the operator’s

Charity shops across the UK are increasingly turning to online platforms in a bid to keep pace with the meteoric rise of second-hand fashion apps such as Vinted and Depop, as in-store sales come under pressure from rising costs and