Business

Plenty of businesses nowadays rely on software that used to work well in the past, but now holds them back. They slow down innovation, increase maintenance costs, and make it harder to scale or adapt to changing market demands. However, businesses choose to stay in this “toxic relationship” rather than break free of legacy constraints because the “breakup” is associated with risks, such as potential system downtime, data loss, disruption of fragile business logic, security...

Over 3,907 organizations now manage $1.571 trillion in impact investing assets under management worldwide, according to Global Impact Investing Network estimates. That figure reflects a 21 percent compound annual growth rate since 2019, but the more consequential shift lies not in volume but in structure. Capital once deployed through informal networks and trust-based relationships now flows through institutional channels demanding auditable governance, standardized reporting, and third-party verification. Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum, Chairman of Inmā...

Ford Motor Company has been overtaken in global vehicle sales for the first time by Chinese electric car giant BYD, underscoring the dramatic shift under way in the global automotive industry. Ford’s sales slipped 2 per cent last year to just under 4.4 million vehicles, while BYD sold 4.6 million, climbing to sixth place in the global rankings of car manufacturers. The milestone is symbolic for an industry shaped by Ford’s legacy. Founder Henry Ford...

Blue-blooded fund manager Schroders is set to be sold to American rival Nuveen in a £9.9bn deal that will end more than two centuries of independence and deliver another setback to the London Stock Exchange. Nuveen, part of the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA), has agreed to acquire Schroders for 612p per share – a 34 per cent premium to the firm’s closing price of 456p. The transaction will create one of...

The chief constable of Norfolk Police has called for tougher and faster punishments for repeat shoplifters, warning that persistent offenders are not being deterred by the current system. Paul Sanford said shoplifting was one of the few crimes in the county that continued to rise, and expressed frustration at delays in the courts. Speaking on BBC Radio Norfolk, Sanford said: “There’s big delays in our court system and I will share my frustration that sometimes...

Tangible, a fintech platform focused on helping hardtech companies access and manage structured debt financing, has raised a $4.3 million seed round as it looks to modernise how capital-intensive businesses fund growth. The round was led by Pale Blue Dot, with participation from MMC, Future Positive Capital, Unruly, SDAC, Prototype Capital and Aperture. The funding will be used to scale Tangible’s team and deepen automation across its platform. Hardtech companies, spanning sectors such as energy,...

Lloyds Banking Group has announced plans to close a further 95 High Street branches, as the UK’s largest banking group continues to scale back its physical network in response to falling in-branch usage. The closures will affect 53 Lloyds Bank sites, 31 Halifax branches and 11 Bank of Scotland locations between May this year and March 2027. The latest move comes in addition to an existing programme that will see 49 branches close by October....

For many people thinking about trying LED light therapy, the biggest question is simple: what actually happens during a session? Knowing what to expect ahead of time can make the experience feel much more comfortable, reduce any uncertainty, and help you set realistic expectations for your results. Starting With a Consultation Most LED light therapy treatments begin with a brief consultation. During this first step, the practitioner will talk with you about your goals and...

In today’s competitive environment, time efficiency and reliability are critical for UK businesses—particularly when it comes to corporate travel. With international trade, investor meetings, and client-facing roles requiring frequent flights, airport transfers have become an operational detail that can directly influence productivity and professionalism. For business travellers across the UK, the journey to and from the airport is no longer just a routine transfer. It is part of the wider business experience. Increasingly, SMEs are...