Keir Starmer remains tight-lipped on stealth tax U-turn November 19, 2025 Keir Starmer refused to rule out introducing tax hikes on British workers despite being challenged on past commitments to unfreeze tax thresholds from 2028. Starmer attempted to deflect opposition leader Kemi Badenoch’s questions as she recited comments he and the Chancellor had made over the last year on pledges not to extend a freeze on [...]
Britain’s business spirit still alive at Global Entrepreneurship Week November 19, 2025 There is more to be done to smooth the path for future founders, but Britain should be proud of its strong pool of entrepreneurs, writes Timothy Barnes.
etn: Meet Europe’s answer to the live tech pod November 19, 2025 As the podcast market continues to gain traction and the tech sector swells, two young London-based operators, former startup operator Ronan Chambers and ex-investment associate Luke Knight, have launched a counter-offensive. Their venture, the European Technology Network (etn), takes the form of a live-streaming video podcast, built as the continent’s answer to the new media [...]
Biocentis secures $19M to revolutionize insect control through programmable biology November 19, 2025 Biocentis, a life-science company at the forefront of genetic innovation, has raised $19 million to advance its mission of protecting health, agriculture, and biodiversity from the growing global threats posed by insects. The financing includes a $13M seed equity investment led by the Grantham Foundation for the Protection of the Environment (US) and Algebris Investments [...]
AGC Biologics and Repair Biotechnologies Partner on Novel mRNA Therapeutic to Combat the Leading Cause of Human Mortality November 19, 2025 Partnership leverages AGC Biologics’ cost-effective and dependable cGMP mRNA and LNP capabilities
When Regulation and AI Converge: SymphonyAI Joins the FCA Supercharged Sandbox to Pioneer Responsible Fintech Innovation November 19, 2025 SymphonyAI joins the FCA’s new Supercharged Sandbox to advance explainable, responsible AI innovation for UK financial services
Palantir and PwC UK Sign a Multi-Year, Multi-Million-Pound Deal to Accelerate AI Transformation as Preferred Partners in the UK November 19, 2025 The renewed alliance reflects the continued relationship between PwC and Palantir, bringing together deep industry expertise and cutting-edge AI platforms to deliver transformational results for clients and stakeholders.
Wimbledon set to get exemption from anti-ticket touting law for debentures November 19, 2025 Wimbledon chiefs are set to receive an exemption from legislation to be introduced in next year’s King’s Speech that would ban the resale of tickets above face value for sport and music events. The proposed new laws – designed to stamp out touting – would have a significant impact on the sale of debentures by [...]
Markets will determine whether Reeves has any credibility left November 19, 2025 It’s a regrettable reality that a politician – or an entire government – can limp on for months or even years after losing credibility in the eyes of voters. In contrast, when markets think the credibility is gone the consequences can be much more immediate. Just ask Liz Truss. One week from today, the Chancellor’s [...]
Interactive Brokers Expands Global Market Access with the Taipei Exchange November 18, 2025 Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR), an automated global electronic broker, announced access to the Taipei Exchange (TPEx), further expanding its global reach. Eligible clients of Interactive Brokers can now trade equities, ETFs, and Taiwan Depositary Receipts (TDRs) listed on TPEx, alongside products from over 160 global exchanges from a single platform. This extends the opportunity set [...]