Jaguar Land Rover to cut 4,000 jobs over next two years
The cuts come as the carmaker struggles with Chinese competition, US tariffs, and the transition to electric vehicles.
Business lender Portman Finance Group in talks about £300m sale
A business lender which ranks among Britain’s fastest-growing companies is in talks with private equity firms about a sale valuing it at in excess of £300m.
Online Survey on the 2026 CIFTIS
Online Survey on the 2026 CIFTIS
Luxury home decor stalwart Designers Guild on brink of collapse
A luxury home decor company which features homewares designs inspired by the interiors of Britain’s royal residences is on the brink of collapse.
German startup notches Europe's first successful private orbital launch
German startup Isar Aerospace becomes the first company to achieve a successful private orbital space launch. But first: Germany’s far-right AfD party scores a big electoral victory, pushed along in part by the country’s structural economic crisis and its fiscal policies.
China to issue 300 billion yuan special treasury bonds
China is strengthening the capital base of major financial institutions through a new 300 billion yuan special treasury bond program. The latest re-capitalization, which covers commercial banks, policy-oriented financial institutions and insurers, is designed to enhance their risk resilience and capacity to support the real economy.
Pre-loved uniforms save families £69, says charity
Clothing Coventry has helped provide thousands of children with second-hand school uniform.
UAE says its energy exports will not be 'held hostage' by Iran war
UAE is expanding port capacity along its eastern coast, developing pipelines, trade routes for alternative corridors
Shougang Park lights up cooling towers with 3D light show
Beijing’s Shougang Park is putting on a visual feast for China International Fair for Trade in Services 2026.
Jaguar Land Rover to cut 4,000 jobs
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has confirmed plans to cut 4,000 jobs.
