Business & Economy

Published: 05 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Scotland’s renowned craft beer company, BrewDog, has officially been put up for sale, sending ripples through the global brewing industry. The move comes after years of rapid expansion, international recognition, and bold marketing campaigns that helped BrewDog establish itself as a leader in the craft beer market. The founders cited strategic restructuring and an opportunity to attract new...

Published: 05 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Cuba has cancelled its annual cigar festival, citing an escalating energy crisis that officials attribute in part to the ongoing effects of the US economic blockade. The festival, which has been a cornerstone of Cuban cultural tourism for decades, was expected to attract thousands of visitors and highlight the nation’s world-renowned tobacco industry. Authorities stated that worsening fuel...

The English ChroniclePublishing Date: 14 February 2026Desk: Business & Lifestyle Is dining out dying out? It’s a question increasingly being asked across the UK as restaurants grapple with rising costs, shrinking margins, and more cautious consumers. From independent bistros to well-known chains, the hospitality sector is facing mounting pressure — prompting fears that eating out could become an occasional luxury rather than a regular habit. Industry data shows footfall in...

Published: 12 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Schroders has confirmed a £9.9bn takeover by a US investor, marking the end of family ownership. The acquisition by Chicago-based Nuveen will create one of the largest fund managers globally, controlling approximately $2.5tn (£1.8tn) in assets. Schroders, a historic British asset management group, will continue operating from London with around 3,100 staff and retain its well-established branding under...

Published: 12 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The UK government’s flagship publicly owned energy company, Great British Energy, has confirmed that its permanent headquarters will be located in Aberdeen’s Marischal Square, marking a significant moment both for the city and for the country’s broader transition toward a greener economic future. The decision reinforces Aberdeen’s longstanding identity as a global energy capital while signalling a deliberate...

Published: 12 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The UK economy growth slowed to 0.1% in the final quarter of 2025, reflecting weaker business investment and low consumer confidence. Early data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) indicate that economic growth remained stagnant compared with the previous quarter, falling short of economists’ expectations of a 0.2% rise. This limited growth underscores how the UK economy...

Published: 12 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The UK housing market recovery shows early signs as key indicators improve after a long slump that followed budget uncertainty, and the term housing market recovery is emerging across industry reports. Recent data from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors suggests the long‑running downturn may be losing momentum as the balance of house prices rose to -10 per...

Published: 11 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A major development around the LSEG stake has drawn sharp attention across global financial markets this week. Activist investor Elliott Management has built a significant holding in London Stock Exchange Group and begun direct engagement with leadership. The move arrives during a period of weaker listings and rising anxiety about artificial intelligence reshaping financial data services. Market participants...

Published: 11 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Shares in UK wealth managers and price comparison sites have fallen sharply amid growing concern over AI disruption. Investors are closely watching as the AI sector increasingly offers tools that could streamline financial advice and comparison services, potentially reducing fees and traditional revenue streams. The “AI fears” gripping the market have intensified since Altruist Corp launched a service...

Published: 11 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The UK government must urgently address “unsustainable” gaps in franchise policing, MPs have warned, citing concerns raised by small business owners and the recent Doyle whip controversy. The business and trade committee’s report highlighted multiple cases where franchisees faced systemic failures, leaving them exposed to unfair contracts and employment abuses. The Doyle whip situation, involving serious regulatory oversights,...