Press Digest: British Business - April 27

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27/04/2026 04:55

April 27 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

The Times

- HM Revenue & Customs has told the pharma industry it will pause enforcing VAT bills for supplying free medicines under early access schemes.

      The Guardian

     - UK business leaders have called on the government to build an EU-style "trade bazooka" to protect Britain's economic interests in response to the latest tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump.

The Telegraph

     - John Lewis has told staff they must be in the office more often as it races to keep up with rivals, which have ditched remote working.

     - Ovo Energy, one of Britain’s biggest energy suppliers, is on the cusp of being bought by German rival E.ON EONGn.DE as the company races to secure its future.

     Sky News

     - British space surveillance company Spaceflux lands fresh funding boost amid rising demand for sovereign space data.

- Trade body Finance & Leasing Association plans not to challenge 9 billion pounds FCA motor finance compensation scheme.

 (Compiled by Bengaluru newsroom)

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