Amy Ingham, Author at Save Smartly

UK firms need a sharper strategy to win in a changing American economy

Amy InghamMay 30, 2026

America remains a growth market for British businesses, but slower corporate profits, sticky inflation and a patchwork of state-level rules mean the bar for success has been raised, according to leading audit, tax and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg. The United States is still expanding, but the easy tailwinds that once carried ambitious British exporters across […]

Asda turns to Ocado in bid to fix its online grocery problem

Amy InghamMay 29, 2026

Asda has turned to Ocado Group in an attempt to rescue an online grocery operation that has lagged the competition for the best part of a decade, signing a long-term deal that will see the Hatfield-based technology firm rebuild the supermarket’s digital shop window, in-store picking and last-mile delivery network. Under the agreement, announced this […]

Octopus Investments to cut 20% of staff as AI reshapes asset management

Amy InghamMarch 27, 2026

Octopus Investments is set to cut around a fifth of its workforce as it accelerates the adoption of artificial intelligence, in a move that reflects the rapid transformation underway across the asset management industry. The City-based firm, which manages close to £15 billion in assets, is understood to be placing around 130 roles at risk […]

Labour to allow 30m wind turbines at schools and hospitals in planning shake-up

Amy InghamMarch 20, 2026

Labour has unveiled plans to allow wind turbines up to 30 metres tall to be installed at schools, hospitals and farms without full planning permission, in a significant shift aimed at accelerating the rollout of small-scale renewable energy across the UK. Under the proposed changes, ministers will extend permitted development rights, currently limited largely to […]

Veuve Clicquot unveils bold woman award shortlist for 2026

Amy InghamFebruary 26, 2026

The chief executive of PizzaExpress, the founder of MOBO Awards and the co-founder of one of Europe’s fastest-growing matcha brands are among the finalists for the 2026 Veuve Clicquot Bold Awards. Now in its 54th year, the awards are the longest-running international honours dedicated to celebrating women in business. Founded in tribute to Madame Clicquot […]

Record January surplus boosts public finances as tax receipts surge

Amy InghamFebruary 20, 2026

Britain recorded its largest monthly budget surplus on record in January as rising tax receipts and a sharp fall in debt interest costs boosted the public finances. Figures from the Office for National Statistics show government revenues exceeded spending by £30.4bn in January, the highest surplus since monthly records began in 1993 and well above […]

Revolution bar group rescued but nearly 600 jobs lost as 21 sites close

Amy InghamJanuary 28, 2026

Nearly 600 hospitality jobs have been lost following the rescue of the Revel Collective, after administrators confirmed the closure of 21 bars across the UK. Around 590 roles have been cut after the group, which trades under the Revolution Bars and Revolución de Cuba brands, fell into administration, with the remainder of the business sold […]

Scarlett Johansson and Cate Blanchett back campaign accusing AI firms of ‘theft’

Amy InghamJanuary 23, 2026

Scarlett Johansson and Cate Blanchett are among hundreds of actors, musicians and writers backing a new campaign accusing artificial intelligence companies of unlawfully exploiting creative work to train their systems. The campaign, titled “Stealing Isn’t Innovation”, launched on Thursday with the support of around 800 creative professionals, including the band R.E.M. and bestselling author Jodi […]

5,500 small firms urge Reeves to halt ‘apocalyptic’ business rates shock

Amy InghamJanuary 8, 2026

More than 5,500 small business owners from across the UK have written to the chancellor demanding an urgent review of the forthcoming business rates revaluation, warning that it risks forcing thousands of viable firms to close permanently. The open letter, coordinated by MP Rupert Lowe, has been signed by pub landlords, café owners, shopkeepers and […]

UK withdraws $1.15bn loan from Mozambique gas project over climate and security risks

Amy InghamDecember 1, 2025

The UK government has withdrawn its backing for a $1.15bn (£870m) loan to a major gas development in Mozambique, citing escalating concerns over climate impact, human rights violations and the deadly insurgency that engulfed the region. Business secretary Peter Kyle confirmed on Monday that the UK Export Finance (UKEF) agency would pull its support for […]

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Author: Amy Ingham

UK firms need a sharper strategy to win in a changing American economy

Asda turns to Ocado in bid to fix its online grocery problem

Octopus Investments to cut 20% of staff as AI reshapes asset management

Labour to allow 30m wind turbines at schools and hospitals in planning shake-up

Veuve Clicquot unveils bold woman award shortlist for 2026

Record January surplus boosts public finances as tax receipts surge

Revolution bar group rescued but nearly 600 jobs lost as 21 sites close

Scarlett Johansson and Cate Blanchett back campaign accusing AI firms of ‘theft’

5,500 small firms urge Reeves to halt ‘apocalyptic’ business rates shock

UK withdraws $1.15bn loan from Mozambique gas project over climate and security risks

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