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Last update: 44 minutes agoUK–India Trade: A UK mission of around 200 businesses has arrived in India as the CETA trade deal moves into action, with more than £1bn in new commercial deals announced. Officials say the agreement could lift annual trade by £25.5bn over time. Retail Cybersecurity: ASOS, H&M and the owner of Hobbs and Whistles are investigating cyber incidents, renewing warnings that retailers’ defences are under pressure. Hiring Costs: Retail and hospitality leaders have urged Chancellor John Healey to raise the threshold for employers’ national insurance contributions and ease business rates, saying lower employment costs could support youth and part-time jobs. Business Climate Data: A survey found 63% of UK businesses had lost or delayed opportunities because of carbon-data problems; more than half of those opportunities were worth over £1m. Economic Outlook: The IMF’s brighter UK growth outlook comes with a warning: higher energy prices could fuel inflation and weigh on households and businesses.
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