Bureau Veritas: Double Digit Total Revenue Growth in the Third Quarter of 2026 October 21, 2026 Organic revenue growth sequential improvement; 2026 outlook confirmed
Budget 2026: If Healey really thinks banks are a jewel in the crown why is he raising taxes? October 21, 2026 Banks already pay billions in tax. If John Healey really wants to Budget for growth, investment and predictability, he should keep taxes stable, says David Postings Chancellor John Healey recently described banking as the “jewel” in the “British economic crown”. I completely agree. I have worked in banking for decades. Born in Wolverhampton, I know [...]
Why a ‘do no harm’ Budget isn’t good enough October 21, 2026 Labour market statistics can be pretty dry. Inactivity rates, nominal regular earnings growth, payroll numbers and claimant counts tend not, at first glance, to fire up the imagination. The data dumps are hoovered up by economists and analysts, not least as a guide to future Bank of England interest rate decisions or as a barometer [...]
Warehouse tax ‘dropped over fears of Trump trade war’ October 21, 2026 Andy Burnham’s plans for a so-called ‘warehouse tax’ were dropped over fears a raid on US firms like Amazon could spark a trade war with Donald Trump, a top industry body has claimed. The Prime Minister, during his campaign to become Makerfield MP, pledged to hike business rates on “out of town” warehouses to fund [...]
‘Own goal’ – City chiefs warn Healey higher bank taxes hurt jobs outside London October 21, 2026 Top City chiefs are launching last-ditch attempts to stop a punishing tax raid on banks at the Budget, warning the move will hurt jobs and growth outside of London. Rain Newton-Smith, the chief executive of the CBI, is set to warn Chancellor John Healey that increasing taxes on banks would be an “own goal for [...]
Amazon pledges 30,000 jobs for Neets ahead of Budget October 21, 2026 Amazon has pledged to create 30,000 entry-level roles for young people by the end of the decade, in the latest sign of firms rowing in behind the government’s effort to tackle the youth unemployment crisis. The tech and retail giant has announced its “Youth Promise” programme amid growing concerns about youth joblessness and the number [...]
Eight Sleep Technology Approved to Support At-Home Sleep Apnea Diagnosis In Abu Dhabi October 20, 2026 Eight Sleep technology approved as a medical device in Abu Dhabi to aid in diagnosing sleep apnea Approval follows a Health Technology Assessment by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi
Investors cheer end of ‘damaging’ capital gains tax Budget speculation October 20, 2026 Investment firms have welcomed reports that John Healey has ruled out a “damaging” capital gains tax raid at the Autumn Budget, after warnings the move could harm the domestic economy and weigh on Britain’s appeal to investors. The Chancellor has decided against raising capital gains tax (CGT) at the Autumn Budget next week, City AM [...]
Eight in 10 Professionals Surveyed Say AI Will Boost Restructuring Efficiency, but Execution Gaps Remain October 20, 2026 82% expect AI to significantly improve restructuring efficiency and decision-making 80% value early governance support, but only 24% involve it at that stage 43% cite role clarity and cross-border SPV administration as the top execution challenges
Healey’s cost of living battle just got harder as workers face ‘real terms pay cut’ October 20, 2026 Andy Burnham and John Healey have spoken at length about efforts to provide “breathing space” to both households and businesses. This task at next week’s Budget has now become more difficult. Over the summer the jobs market continued to weaken. Workers are at risk of being worse off while job seekers are finding it harder [...]