In an open letter to the UK creative industry, Paramount CEO David Ellison outlines his vision for a combined Paramount-Warner entity, pledging sustained investment and theatrical support while sharply criticizing Netflix's rival bid as a threat to competition.
In an open letter to the British creative industry, Paramount CEO David Ellison details commitments for a potential Warner Bros. Discovery takeover, promising at least 30 annual theatrical releases and a staunchly competitive market stance, positioning the move as a counterweight to dominant streaming platforms.
New research reveals a stark preparedness gap among UK manufacturers and wholesalers for the impending EU Digital Product Passport (DPP), with nearly half unaware of the regulation that could bar non-compliant goods from the single market.
Facing soaring business rates and cautious consumers, UK restaurant chains are deploying deep discounts and creative promotions to attract diners, as the sector grapples with post-pandemic recovery and a cost-of-living squeeze.
Following the UK Prime Minister's visit to Beijing, China has agreed to slash tariffs on UK-produced whiskies from 10% to 5%, a move welcomed by the industry as a potential catalyst for growth in a key premium market.
A new industry report uncovers a significant blind spot in UK fashion retail: the management of Goods Not for Resale (GNFR). With the sector under intense margin pressure, a strategic overhaul of this £3.9bn expenditure area could unlock savings equivalent to the profit from nearly £6bn in extra sales.
British vehicle output plummeted 15.5% in 2025, with commercial vehicle production hit hardest, as a major cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover and ongoing US trade pressures created a perfect storm for manufacturers.
A landmark trade agreement secured during Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to Beijing will see Chinese import duties on Scotch whisky cut from 10% to 5%, effective immediately. The move, hailed by industry leaders, is projected to inject £250 million into the UK economy and boost competitiveness in a key growth market.
Boxing champion Anthony Joshua and pop icon Harry Styles are among the prominent new entrants on the UK's annual Tax List, revealing the substantial contributions of the nation's highest earners to the public purse.
The Walt Disney Company has unveiled a sweeping leadership overhaul, formally dividing its top strategic priorities between its powerhouse Parks business and its challenged Content divisions. Josh D'Amaro will ascend to CEO in 2026, while Dana Walden assumes a new, powerful creative president role, setting the stage for the post-Iger era.
The British Film Institute reports a historic high of £2.8 billion spent on feature film production in the UK last year, a 31% surge driven largely by major Hollywood shoots. However, domestic film investment remains a minor share, raising questions about the impact of recent tax incentives.
The FCA and PSR have detailed their strategy to implement the UK's National Payments Vision, targeting enhanced speed, security, and resilience in retail transactions through closer regulatory coordination and infrastructure modernization.
Amidst widespread fears that generative AI could disrupt its core creative software business, Adobe's recent strategic moves tell a different story. Analysis of its latest innovations suggests the company is not a passive target but an active architect, using AI to expand its market and lock in users.
As America's largest regulated electric utility, Duke Energy is capitalizing on surging electricity demand from data centers and industrial expansion. With a reliable dividend and a massive capital investment plan, the company presents a classic defensive investment case in a volatile market.
New data reveals a sustained contraction in UK service sector employment, driven by severe pressures on pubs and restaurants, marking the most prolonged downturn in 16 years.
New data reveals a sharp 57% year-on-year drop in Tesla's UK registrations for January, with BYD outselling the US automaker by more than double. The figures highlight intensifying competition in the British electric vehicle market.
Eagle FR, a subsidiary of Lakeland Industries, has won a multi-year agreement to supply its innovative Ultimate Glow+ structural firefighting gloves to seven County Fire and Rescue Services across the UK, marking a significant expansion in the competitive European safety equipment market.
The UK's financial watchdog has revised its estimates for the massive car finance mis-selling scandal, indicating that average compensation payouts will be lower than initially suggested, potentially affecting millions of borrowers.
Cable giant Prysmian secures a pivotal contract to supply over 640 km of HVDC cable for the UK's Eastern Green Link 4, a critical infrastructure project aimed at strengthening the grid for renewable energy transmission and highlighting the sustained growth in high-voltage direct current investments.
As the FTSE 100 stumbles on global headwinds, a select group of UK technology companies are charting a path of innovation-led growth. We examine three firms whose strategic moves and R&D focus could offer investors a hedge against broader volatility.
