Business Confidence: British firms' optimism hit 53% in August, the highest since March, driven by resilient consumer demand and easing cost pressures.
Venture Capital Inflows: UK VC investment is rebounding, with overseas investors pouring capital into software and biotech startups, signaling renewed faith in British innovation.
FTSE 100 Rally: The blue-chip index jumped on Friday morning as oil market pressures eased, with tech names like...