8 January 2026

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UK news headlines

WH Smith urges investors to re-appoint PwC despite previous failure

Football-style firings a risky game for SME owners

PwC: AI could account for 43% of UK growth by 2032

Businesses are suffering losses from faulty AI advice

'30 by 30' initiative targets female CEOs in FTSE 100

Business costs are rising at fastest pace since May

Workers' rights concessions to save businesses millions

Scotland plans bank holiday for World Cup

International news headlines

New York mayor to push ahead with tax rises for the rich

China to roll out action plan for expansion of digital yuan

Bulgaria joins the euro after rocky path to new currency

BDO Australia sued over alleged failures amid US$26.6m fraud

Trump’s crypto push sparks PwC shift towards digital assets

Ireland’s corporation tax take surges 17% to nearly €33bn

Europe’s second largest neobank joins rush for US banking licence

Botswana pitches ‘golden passport’ scheme as diamond sales fall

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