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Politics Cash-strapped Swindon council would have been 'bankrupt' with permission to sell off assets Swindon Borough Council had to apply to the government for permission to sell some of its assets to raise money

1,000-bed Hinkley Point C campus near M5 moves step forward

The construction workforce at the new nuclear power station is expected to reach its peak over the next 18 months

Devon housing estate left unfinished and residents in limbo after developer collapse

The Home Farm scheme, in Exeter's Pinhoe, was nearing completion when Burrington Estates Group fell into administration

Rich List 2018: No.27 - Simon Clarke and family

Simon Clarke takes an active part in the running of Longbridge-based St Modwen, the development company founded by his late father Sir Stan Clarke

Housing Devon housing estate left unfinished and residents in limbo after developer collapse The Home Farm scheme, in Exeter's Pinhoe, was nearing completion when Burrington Estates Group fell into administration

Inflation rises more than expected in July driven largely by air fares

The Bank of England is forecasting that inflation will increase further this year

Cash-strapped Swindon council would have been 'bankrupt' with permission to sell off assets

Swindon Borough Council had to apply to the government for permission to sell some of its assets to raise money

1,000-bed Hinkley Point C campus near M5 moves step forward

The construction workforce at the new nuclear power station is expected to reach its peak over the next 18 months

Investment in tech priority for South West firms as confidence grows

Many companies expect to deliver growth this year, a survey of the region's businesses found

By City AM Chancellor Rachel Reeves considers Capital Gains Tax on homes worth more than 1.5billion Rachel Reeves is considering imposing capital gains tax on the sale of houses above 1.5bn as she looks to fill a 40bn hole in the public finances.

Cash-strapped Swindon council would have been 'bankrupt' with permission to sell off assets

Swindon Borough Council had to apply to the government for permission to sell some of its assets to raise money

Costain shares plummet as HS2 delays impact revenue, with rail services hardest hit

The construction firm said its overall revenue fell 17.8% to £525m for the first six months of the year, of which revenue for its rail infrastructure services slumped 23.3% to £185m

Historic school uniform specialist Trutex sold in £12.5m deal

The Lancashire firm will become part of the Schoolblazer Group

1,000-bed Hinkley Point C campus near M5 moves step forward

The construction workforce at the new nuclear power station is expected to reach its peak over the next 18 months

Retail & High Street Hull City Council to give out shopping vouchers and free attraction visits in new plan The Community Highstreets Programme aims to enhance the areas which will hopefully lead to increased satisfaction, footfall and commercial spend, and reduce shop vacancy rates

Companies going bust in England and Wales remains high

The number of business collapsing in July was up slightly on June

Newcastle's Aircards secures £3m investment to ramp up ��Ƶ and global expansion

The company has secured the investment from Foresight Group

Hydrogen pipeline for North Wales plans to help industry decarbonise

The planned HyLine Gogledd pipeline would be delivered by utilities infrastructure firm Wales & West Utilities

House prices recover after stamp duty hit - and renters could be next to benefit

The official house price index rose by 3.7 per cent in the year to June, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), which was higher than 2.7 per cent growth seen in May

1,000-bed Hinkley Point C campus near M5 moves step forward

The construction workforce at the new nuclear power station is expected to reach its peak over the next 18 months

Lucozade and Ribena maker says outlook 'positive' despite climate concerns

SB&F has reported a boost in profit but warned over escalating temperatures impacting the business

Starling Bank acquires ��Ƶ fintech Ember to enhance small business services

Banking & Finance

The London-based firm said as part of the takeover, Ember's tax and bookkeeping software will be built into Starling's app and online bank.

FTSE-100 chief executive pay hits record high for third year running

On average, the bosses of Britain's largest firms were paid 122 times the salary of a full-time ��Ƶ worker, the report found

Close Brothers shares fall as analysts downgrade despite motor finance court victory

Close Brothers shares have taken a hit despite the bank's motor finance win at the Supreme Court last month

Dr Martens turnaround is in full swing, says City broker

Dr Martens, the boot company, has been in the doldrums for years, but a new strategy has sparked hopes of a recovery - and City analysts are starting to get on board

��Ƶ pub closures in first half of 2025 'heartbreaking' as cost pressures bite

A combination of rising costs and tax hikes are taking their toll on the sector

Hovis and Kingsmill merger agreed as two of ��Ƶ's biggest breadmakers join forces

The owner of Kingsmill has agreed a deal with investment firm Endless, which owns Hovis, to acquire the popular bread brand after months of talks

How Notting Hill Carnival became one of the ��Ƶ's biggest cultural events

Black Communities

The first carnival took place in 1966, just a few years after race riots tore through the area

Thames Water bankruptcy fears mount as bailout rumours swirl

Thames Water faces a race against time to avoid collapse

South West Water bosses slammed by businesses over 'lack of transparency'

Chamber of Commerce

The utilities firm says 'sometimes things go wrong' and it is working with Cornwall Chamber to 'rebuild trust'

Student housing giants Unite and Empiric agree to £700m merger

One of the ��Ƶ's largest student accommodation providers, Unite, has agreed to acquire competitor Empiric Student Property