Barclays is set to open new branches for the first time in a decade, marking a reversal of the bank’s extensive branch-closure programme as it seeks to strengthen its presence on Britain’s high streets.
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6th Oct 2026 | Updated at 11:59pm 6th Oct 2026
From ‘nonsense idea’ to £42m: Mother-son duo build women’s health brand
A women’s health and nutrition business whose founders were once laughed out of investor meetings has grown into a £42 million company, with ambitions to more than double sales within two years.
Nearly half of Britons believe wealthy have a duty to give to charity
Almost half of the British public believe high-net-worth individuals have a duty to donate to charity, according to new research unveiled at the third Giving and Impact Summit, where more than 140 philanthropists, wealth advisers, business leaders...
India and the UK have held a series of high-level meetings in London aimed at strengthening their bilateral partnership, with discussions covering trade, investment, education, technology, youth engagement and parliamentary ties.
Yorkshire is preparing for its first joint trade mission to India, bringing businesses, universities and creative organisations from across the region together to explore opportunities in the rapidly growing Indian market.
A women’s health and nutrition business whose founders were once laughed out of investor meetings has grown into a £42 million company, with ambitions...
Moni Varma, founder of Veetee, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Enterprise and Innovation by the University of Kent in recognition of his outstanding contribution to British business and entrepreneurship.Varma founded Veetee in 1987...
Almost half of the British public believe high-net-worth individuals have a duty to donate to charity, according to new research unveiled at the third...
London has strengthened its position as a global hub for artificial intelligence after London Tech Week 2026 closed with £6 billion in new investment commitments from international and domestic technology firms.
Britain and India have signalled growing confidence in their strategic partnership, with talks on implementing a landmark free trade agreement progressing rapidly and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi receiving an invitation to attend next...
India and the UK have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening economic cooperation, with Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal holding a series of meetings in London focused on trade, investment and business growth.
Britain is facing what a government-backed review has described as an “economic catastrophe”, as rising numbers of young people become trapped in long-term worklessness after growing up immersed in smartphones and social media.
