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Tesco is pressing ahead with a major expansion of its convenience estate after buying a number of former Amazon Fresh stores in London. Britain’s largest supermarket group plans to open more than 70 new Tesco Express outlets by March 2027, building on the 60 convenience stores it opened last year. The retailer already operates just over 2,000 convenience shops across …

KARACHI: Pakistan is losing close to one per cent of its GDP each year to climate-related damages, speakers revealed on Monday at the 4th Pakistan Climate Conference, as government leaders, development partners and business executives urged an accelerated shift from policy frameworks to bankable climate action. Organised by the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OICCI), the Conference brought …

The UK government must overhaul its approach to public sector procurement if it is serious about backing British innovation, according to Justin Megawarne, managing partner at Megaslice, who has accused Whitehall of hiding behind rigid frameworks and “arbitrary scoring systems”. Megawarne’s comments follow the decision to award Fujitsu a place on a government framework worth up to £984 million, despite …

The growing use of weight-loss injections could dent demand for sausage rolls and pastries at Greggs, potentially depriving the bakery chain of some of its most lucrative customers, according to City analysts. The warning comes as Greggs continues to grapple with slower sales growth since mid-2024, a period that has prompted investor speculation over whether the UK has reached “peak …

NatWest has agreed a £2.7 billion deal to acquire Evelyn Partners in its largest corporate takeover since the banking group was rescued by taxpayers during the financial crisis, and its most significant acquisition since returning to full private ownership. The purchase of the wealth manager from private equity firms Permira and Warburg Pincus, combined with NatWest’s existing Coutts franchise, will …

Emad Yassa is a healthcare entrepreneur and nonprofit founder with more than three decades of professional experience across clinical practice and international philanthropy. Yassa is the Founder and Chairman of Touch of Love International (TOLI), a nonprofit organisation focused on economic empowerment through micro-loans in underserved communities. Born and raised in Egypt, Emad studied physical therapy at Cairo University, graduating …

The online casino industry has experienced remarkable growth, influencing digital business strategies globally. Technological advancements have been pivotal in driving these changes, with innovations such as AI and VR at the forefront. Businesses are adapting to these developments, integrating them into broader digital strategies to maintain competitiveness. The rapid expansion of the online casino industry has significantly impacted digital business …

In the vast and often turbulent ocean of the financial markets, your broker is your vessel. Choose a sturdy, well-equipped ship, and you can navigate through economic storms to reach your destination. Choose a leaky raft, and you may find yourself sinking before you even leave the harbor. As we settle into 2026, the retail forex industry has become more …

Political judgement matters to markets as much as it does to voters. As fresh revelations from the Epstein files trigger police interest and intensify scrutiny of Peter Mandelson’s role in public office, the controversy is fast becoming a wider test of Labour’s credibility in government. In this exclusive commentary for Business Matters, former Downing Street strategist Alastair Campbell reflects on …

Small business owners struggling with the stress caused by late or unpaid invoices have been offered new support, as fresh guidance is launched to address the mental health impact of cashflow pressure. Timed to coincide with Time to Talk Day, the Office of the Small Business Commissioner (OSBC) has published new online guidance designed to help SMEs and freelancers access …