The daily brief on companies, capital and policy moving into the UK and Europe.
North America Correspondent · Toronto
Covers: US and Canadian companies in the UK
Marcus covers North American companies making the jump across the Atlantic, with a focus on enterprise software, fintech and health tech. Irish by birth and based in Toronto, he previously wrote about Canadian venture capital and spent three years on a New York tech desk. He is drawn to the practical story of why a US scale-up picks London, Dublin or Amsterdam.
A draft UK-EU food trade agreement would remove costly certificates and reopen export routes, with ministers forecasting £5.1bn in eventual annual economic benefits.
03 Nov
Ukraine’s steel industry expects exports to the EU could fall by 50–60% as tighter import limits add to the pressures facing producers during Russia’s war.
19 Oct
Primark has bought a Sheffield warehouse for its planned British home delivery service, opening a new sales channel as online fashion competition intensifies.
16 Oct
France’s finance minister has encouraged Britain to return to the EU as proposed industrial support rules raise concerns over UK supply chains.
08 Oct
Go Greek, Myka and Yo-Chi have opened in London as frozen yoghurt returns to favour, with Europe’s market estimated at £434m in 2026.
07 Oct
Equinor says rejecting Rosebank and Jackdaw could put future UK investment at risk, as ministers weigh energy supply, climate assessments and public objections.
07 Oct
Aspirity Partners’ first Nordic deal brings increased backing from Denmark’s EIFO as Onomondo prepares to expand its international IoT infrastructure.
01 Oct
Aldi is backing UK expansion after sales reached £19bn, while its chief executive challenges rivals’ loyalty pricing despite watchdog findings of genuine savings.
28 Sept
AI can accelerate market-entry research, but Bridgehead Insights argues that unchecked errors and flattering feedback can turn faster planning into costly commitments.
25 Sept
Bridgehead Insights warns that currency costs and shifting trade routes are changing expansion economics, while identifying openings for the UK and regional hubs.
21 Sept