Trump’s tariffs and Hormuz risks: how UK business braces for global shocks
Trump’s new tariffs and the Strait of Hormuz closure threaten UK growth, warns EY. Glasgow’s Games legacy and Japan’s yen intervention add to economic uncertainty.
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UK state investment breach and Kremlin-linked theme park expose business risks
A data breach at UK Government Investments and Kremlin ties to a £600m Oxfordshire theme park reveal security and geopolitical vulnerabilities in British business.
UK business digest: protein trends, water reform and Reform UK’s financial web
Protein demand pressures infant formula prices, while Labour explores water company mutualisation. Reform UK’s funding network and AI regulation also shape the week.
The UK’s petrol price crisis: why the Iran war premium is back – and who pays the price
As pump prices hit 160p a litre, the UK faces a perfect storm of geopolitical risk, refining bottlenecks and tax policy. Who benefits, who loses, and why this crisis may outlast the ceasefire.
HSBC exits Australia as chip rebound and AI fears reshape global business
HSBC sells its Australian retail arm to Blackstone, while South Korea’s chip stocks rebound sharply after a $200bn rout. Meanwhile, AI job fears grow in China and UK hospitals raise parking fees.
UK carmakers stall on EV investment as Fed split shakes markets
Carmakers delay UK electric vehicle plans amid regulatory uncertainty, while the Federal Reserve’s divided stance on rates fuels market volatility. What’s at stake for British industry and global finance.
UK business faces climate trade-offs as organic egg debate reignites
A study reveals organic eggs produce twice the emissions of caged systems, reigniting debates over sustainability trade-offs in UK agriculture and food policy.