Amy Ingham

Amy is a newly qualified journalist specialising in business journalism at Business Matters with responsibility for news content for what is now the UK’s largest print and online source of current business news.

Britain has recorded the steepest decline in hiring intentions of any major European economy, as employers struggle with the fallout from last autumn’s £26bn payroll tax raid and brace for another squeeze in the Chancellor’s November Budget.

UK suffers steepest hiring slump in Europe as Reeves’s tax raid bites

9 September 2025 News Amy Ingham 0 Comments

British workers are taking more sick days than at any point in the past 15 years, with staff absent for the equivalent of nearly two working weeks on average over the past 12 months, new research shows.

UK sick days hit 15-year high as mental health drives long-term absences

9 September 2025 News Amy Ingham 0 Comments

Solar battery storage is a game-changer for homeowners looking to optimize their solar energy systems. This comprehensive guide will explain how these batteries work, their benefits, and how to select the right one for your needs.

EDF partners with Federation of Small Businesses to help SMEs cut costs and carbon

9 September 2025 In Business Amy Ingham 0 Comments

The term ‘side hustle’ has gone from niche to mainstream. All signs are that we’re a nation that are now actively seeking ways to earn a few extra quid. And for some, the taste of success in this area means they’re quitting the nine to five to pursue their dreams of turning hobbies and passions into full time careers.

The rise of the side hustle: How thousands are turning hobbies into paid careers

8 September 2025 In Business, Opinion Amy Ingham 0 Comments

Leicester has been revealed as the best place in the UK to launch a new business, with companies in the city posting average growth of 95.3 per cent over the past five years.

Leicester tops UK rankings for fastest new business growth

8 September 2025 In Business Amy Ingham 0 Comments

The British Business Bank (BBB) has announced an £8 million investment into NRG Therapeutics Ltd., a pioneering neuroscience company developing novel therapies for severe neurodegenerative conditions, as part of a £50 million Series B funding round.

British Business Bank backs NRG Therapeutics with £8m investment in £50m Series B round

8 September 2025 Get Funded Amy Ingham 0 Comments

Meta, the social media giant led by Mark Zuckerberg, is preparing to open its first physical store in London as part of a push to drive sales of its virtual and augmented reality devices.

Meta plans first London AI store to showcase VR headsets and smart glasses

8 September 2025 In Business, Technology Amy Ingham 0 Comments

Spending short periods of time shopping or browsing online during work hours is not a sackable offence, a UK judge has ruled in a case that awarded an employee more than £14,000 in compensation.

Online shopping at work not a sackable offence, tribunal rules

7 September 2025 Legal, News Amy Ingham 0 Comments

Coventry-based Maeving, the British electric motorbike manufacturer, has raised £8 million in new funding to expand production, accelerate overseas sales and develop new models aimed at commuters and women riders.

UK e-motorbike maker Maeving secures £8m to fuel growth and overseas expansion

6 September 2025 Get Funded, News Amy Ingham 0 Comments

Gold and silver have long been regarded as safe-haven assets, offering protection against inflation and economic instability.

Gold could soar to $5,000 if Trump undermines Fed independence, warns Goldman Sachs

4 September 2025 News Amy Ingham 0 Comments

A practising barrister has been publicly named by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) as a promoter of tax avoidance schemes – the first time a legal professional has appeared on the government’s official list.

Barrister named on HMRC’s tax avoidance promoter list for first time

4 September 2025 News Amy Ingham 0 Comments

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to consider a package of wealth taxes in the autumn budget, arguing that extra revenue is needed to boost public services and demonstrate that Labour is delivering change.

TUC urges Rachel Reeves to consider wealth taxes ahead of November budget

4 September 2025 News Amy Ingham 0 Comments

Lush closes all UK stores and website in one-day protest over Gaza crisis

3 September 2025 News Amy Ingham 0 Comments

A significant disconnect has emerged between MPs and business leaders over which tax reforms are most important for boosting growth and confidence, according to new research by accountancy firm Price Bailey.

Rachel Reeves confirms autumn budget date for 26 November amid tax rise speculation

3 September 2025 News Amy Ingham 0 Comments

Entrepreneurs in Wales have just days left to apply for the Business Wales Start-Up Accelerator, with applications closing on Monday 15 September 2025.

Final call for Welsh entrepreneurs to apply for Business Wales Start-Up Accelerator

3 September 2025 In Business Amy Ingham 0 Comments

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