Intertek hits headlines as UK M&A soars abroad—big deal for UK testing and certification players like Intertek base. A London-listed FTSE100 group, global testing/certification leader.
Morrisons has announced a consultation over job cuts at its Bradford headquarters, impacting less than 10% of roles. The retailer is shifting focus to streamline operations and increase automation, including expanding its use of AI, amid challenging market conditions and ongoing sales underperformance.
The Bank of England is considering interest rate decisions as energy prices surge due to the Middle East conflict. UK economic growth has been stronger than expected, but inflation risks are rising. Policymakers face a difficult balancing act between supporting growth and controlling inflation.