Construction chief steps up criticism of budget reforms in letter to Starmer

A leading construction industry body has warned the prime minister that measures unveiled in the budget will "fatally undermine" family-run companies in the sector, adding to the business backlash facing the government since the end of October.

UK economy showed no growth in last quarter, revised figures show

The UK economy showed no growth in the last quarter, according to the revised figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Aviva agrees to buy Direct Line for £3.7bn

Aviva has agreed a deal to buy rival company Direct Line for £3.7bn ahead of a Christmas Day deadline.

Cadbury 'disappointed' after losing royal warrant

Cadbury says it is "disappointed" after losing its royal warrant after 170 years.

Japanese car giants announce plans to merge after struggles to match rivals in EVs

Japanese car giants, Honda and Nissan, have announced plans to merge.

UK economy heading for 'worst of all worlds', CBI warns

The UK economy is "headed for the worst of all worlds" as businesses expect activity to fall at the start of next year, according to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).


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