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Channel 4’s commercial division, Channel 4 Sales, has announced the return of its B Corp competition for a second year, offering purpose-driven UK businesses the chance to win a share of £600,000 worth of national TV advertising airtime. The initiative, delivered in partnership with B Lab UK, the non-profit behind the UK’s growing B Corp movement, is designed to help sustainable businesses dramatically expand their visibility by reaching millions of viewers across Channel 4’s broadcast...

The UK Supreme Court has ruled that the Spain cannot rely on state immunity to avoid paying a €120 million arbitration award owed to renewable energy investors, marking a significant legal victory for international investors seeking to enforce unpaid awards against sovereign states. In a unanimous judgment delivered by Lord Lloyd-Jones and Lady Simler, the court concluded that Spain had effectively waived its immunity from enforcement proceedings by signing up to the ICSID Convention, which...

Plans to build a third runway at Heathrow Airport have come under renewed scrutiny after a report accused the airport of “misrepresentation” over its claims the project can be delivered within a decade without relying on taxpayer funding. The report, authored by infrastructure adviser Paul Mansell, warns that the government-backed expansion could expose both the airport and airlines to major financial risks if the project suffers delays and cost overruns similar to those that have...

The UK stock market showed signs of resilience on Wednesday even as global energy markets remained volatile amid fears the escalating conflict involving Iran could trigger prolonged disruption to global oil and gas supplies. London’s benchmark FTSE 100 index edged higher, mirroring modest gains in European markets including Germany and France. The calmer performance in Europe contrasted sharply with developments in Asia, where shares continued to fall for a third consecutive day as investors reacted...

Iceland supermarket ends decade-long trademark battle with Iceland and offers ‘rapprochement discount’ The UK supermarket chain Iceland has formally ended its decade-long legal battle with the Nordic nation of the same name, drawing a line under one of Europe’s most unusual trademark disputes and promising a goodwill gesture to Icelandic consumers. The frozen food retailer confirmed it would abandon further legal action after suffering its third defeat in European courts last year. Instead of continuing...

The Government has unveiled new gender pay gap and menopause action plans designed to help women thrive in the workplace, as ministers seek to shift the focus from transparency to tangible change ahead of International Women’s Day 2026. From April, employers with more than 250 staff will be encouraged to publish detailed action plans outlining how they intend to reduce their gender pay gap and support employees experiencing menopause. The initiative forms part of a...