Evri, the prominent parcel delivery company, is set to significantly enhance its sustainability initiatives by embracing “pedal power.” Over the next year, Evri plans to expand its fleet from 33 to 99 e-cargo bikes and from 168 to 270 electric vehicles, as part of a £19m

In a bold move to rejuvenate the UK’s beleaguered hospitality sector, the Conservative Party has vowed to launch a comprehensive review of licensing laws and planning regulations within the first 100 days if elected. This initiative aims to support pubs, restaurants, and music venues, which have

Britain’s celebrated pottery designer, Emma Bridgewater, has reported a near £1.4 million loss for her homewares brand, attributed to heavy discounting and increased competition online. This downturn follows a £1.1 million profit the previous year. The Stoke-on-Trent-based company, founded by Bridgewater herself, experienced a 9% rise

Apple has announced a delay in the launch of three new artificial intelligence (AI) features in Europe due to regulatory challenges posed by the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). The features, which will be available in the US this autumn, are now scheduled to launch

Rishi Sunak’s Covid start-up fund, the Future Fund, has moved to liquidate dozens of companies in a bid to recover taxpayer loans. According to court records, the fund has issued winding-up petitions to 32 businesses it supported during the pandemic, resulting in many being ordered to

SkyAlps has unveiled a new route connecting London Gatwick to Bolzano, providing UK travellers with an easier way to explore the renowned Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Italian boutique airline now offers twice-weekly flights on Wednesdays and Saturdays, featuring complimentary South Tyrolean wines, local

A number of prominent trade and private equity suitors have expressed interest in Evri, one of the largest parcel delivery companies in Britain. Initial offers for the company, which is reportedly valued at around £2bn, have been submitted by Apollo Global Management and Platinum Equity,