
EasyJet Sale Sparks Concerns Over UK Corporate Acquisitions
The potential sale of EasyJet has raised fears that it symbolizes a broader trend of UK corporates being put up for sale, prompting concerns about the future of British businesses.
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The potential sale of EasyJet has raised fears that it symbolizes a broader trend of UK corporates being put up for sale, prompting concerns about the future of British businesses.

A Bank of England survey indicates that British businesses are significantly increasing their expectations for selling prices in the coming year, fueling concerns about inflation.

A Bank of England survey reveals that British businesses expect to implement their sharpest price increases since early 2024, signaling strong inflationary pressures. This adds to a series of robust inflation signals from companies.

Reform UK plans to utilize £500 billion from council pensions to invest in British businesses, aiming to create a sovereign wealth fund, a proposal met with skepticism by experts.
A report highlights a 'hidden inflation crisis' that is severely affecting businesses across Britain, leading to increased operational costs and economic challenges.

British farmers have delivered 38 off-road vehicles to Ukrainian troops, while the UK government is stepping up plans to address potential shortages caused by a possible war with Iran. Separately, British businesses are expanding investments in Senegal, and a missing British tourist's search in Romania remains difficult.
British businesses are reportedly experiencing slow growth, with analysts attributing the subdued performance to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

US president had said he would raise levy to 15% after last week’s supreme court ruling Business live – latest updates Donald Trump’s new global tariffs have taken effect at 10%, even though he had threatened a higher rate of 15% over the weekend, providing “some relief” for British businesses, according to a lobby group. After the US president suffered a defeat at the hands of the supreme court on Friday, which struck down his sweeping “liberation day” tariffs imposed last year, he angrily...
British businesses are increasingly utilizing temporary staff to manage economic volatility, according to a report by REC.
The British Chamber of Commerce has opened an office in Senegal to facilitate and support nearly 3 trillion CFA francs in investments from British businesses.

Allan Leighton was CEO of the supermarket in the 1990s and said governments engaged and supported firms more then

British businesses experienced a second consecutive month of rebound in early 2026, reaching a two-year high in growth. However, jobs in the services sector are being sharply cut, partly attributed to higher taxes imposed by the Labour government, according to an S&P Global UK survey.