Business News

Employers' national insurance hike expected as Labour 'ask businesses to help out'
The amount employers pay in national insurance is set to rise in next week's budget to raise money for public services, Sky News understands.
Outsourcing giant Mitie kicks off hunt for new chairman
Mitie Group, the London-listed outsourcer, has kicked off a search for a successor to Derek Mapp, its long-serving chairman.
Labour backer Depledge raises £5m for start-up Resi Design
The technology entrepreneur who introduced Rachel Reeves before her speech at this autumn's Labour Party conference is raising £5m for her architectural technology start-up.
Premium burger chain Haché eyes quick flip to new owner
A chain of premium burger restaurants founded by a former business partner of the James Bond actor Sir Roger Moore has drafted in advisers to explore a sale.
UK's biggest water company secures financial future - for next year at least
Thames Water has secured a £3bn injection to avoid running out of cash.
US fast food giants pull ingredient after deadly McDonald's E.coli scare
Fast food giants have pulled fresh onions from their menus in the US after a McDonald's E.coli outbreak that killed one person and left 49 others sick.
Government spending plans not enough to stop falling public investment
The chancellor will need to spend an extra £20bn by the end of the parliament to maintain public investment at its present levels.
PM says those with assets are 'not working people' - paving way for possible tax rises
Sir Keir Starmer has hinted at possible tax rises for those who own shares and assets, saying they do not fit his definition of "working people".
Chancellor to change public finance rules to borrow more for investment
Rachel Reeves will rewrite the government's fiscal rules in next week's budget to allow her to increase borrowing for public investment by around £50bn.

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