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Economy 21 May 2026

UK GDP Holds Flat as Growth Outlook Dims

UK GDP remained flat in the latest monthly reading, with zero growth raising concerns about the country’s economic recovery outlo…

Economy 13 May 2026

Reeves Faces Cabinet Pressure Over Autumn Budget as Growth Forecasts Slip

Treasury sources say the Chancellor is resisting calls to ease borrowing rules even as the OBR trims its GDP outlook

Tech 29 Jul 2026

Data Centre Power Deposits Set to Test UK Growth Ambitions

Regulator's fee plan could add hundreds of millions in costs for AI infrastructure firms

Economy 29 Apr 2026

Bank of England holds rates amid inflation pressure

The Bank of England maintained its benchmark interest rate at 5.25% today, pausing rate hikes while monitoring wage growth and co…

UK Politics 15 Aug 2026

Zero-Hours Crackdown Puts Labour's Business Pledge to Test

Employers warn £2.9bn cost could strain UK growth ambitions

Society 02 Jul 2026

Leeds City Centre Regeneration Project Reaches Milestone as Major Office Development Comp…

New £450 million mixed-use scheme transforms historic quarter and attracts leading tech companies to Yorkshire's largest city

Economy 05 Jul 2026

Sick Days Cost UK Economy Billions, Ex-John Lewis Chief Warns

Business coalition urges employers to tackle workplace absence to boost growth

Tech 07 Apr 2026

Tractable: The AI Startup That Taught Computers to Assess Vehicle Damage

How a London deep-tech company reached a $1bn valuation by building computer vision accurate enough to settle insurance claims — …

Economy 30 May 2026

UK Hospitality Sector Presses Treasury on VAT Reform

UK hospitality leaders urge Treasury to enact permanent VAT reduction, warning of potential closures for pubs, restaurants, and h…

Society 28 Jul 2026

Free Morning-After Pill Scheme Reshapes Access to Emergency Care

Pharmacy rollout since October signals shift in how NHS delivers women's health services

Economy 21 May 2026

EasyJet Warns Late Bookings Signal Deeper Consumer Anxiety

EasyJet warns late summer holiday bookings signal growing consumer anxiety, with analysts citing financial concerns driving last-…

Economy 21 May 2026

Bank of England Holds Rates Amid Stubborn Inflation Concerns

The Bank of England kept interest rates at 4.25% today, signaling a cautious approach to combating stubborn inflation despite ong…

Economy 21 May 2026

Supermarkets Reject Pressure to Cap Milk, Bread and Egg Prices

Major UK supermarkets rejected government calls to cap prices on essential goods like milk, bread, and eggs, defying efforts to c…

Economy 21 May 2026

Reeves VAT Tourism Cut Bypasses Poorest Families

Chancellor Reeves’ VAT cut for tourism & hospitality primarily benefits middle & higher-income households, potentially excluding …

World 30 Jul 2026

Starmer Weighs UK Response as Iran Strikes Rattle Markets

Whitehall assesses oil price risks to British economy after US action

Economy 21 May 2026

UK Households Owe Record £2.1 Trillion Amid Living Cost Strain

UK households hold a record £2.1 trillion in debt, with debt-to-income ratios nearing 2008 levels, raising concerns about economi…

Tech 14 May 2026

UK Proposes Strict New AI Regulation Framework

The UK government is proposing strict new AI regulations, establishing binding legal obligations for high-risk sectors and markin…

UK Politics 21 May 2026

Starmer Joins Makerfield Campaign as Labour Holds Its Nerve

Sir Keir Starmer visited Makerfield, Greater Manchester, to campaign for Labour candidate Rachel O’Connor in a crucial by-electio…

UK Politics 21 May 2026

Migration Falls Sharply But Experts Question Long-Term Trend

Net migration to the UK has decreased significantly, with experts cautioning that underlying border pressures persist and the lon…

Economy 21 May 2026

Inflation Eases to 2.8% But Economists Warn Pressure Is Building

UK inflation eased to 2.8% in the year to October, according to new ONS data, signaling a slight drop but with economists warning…

Society 12 May 2026

UK Mental Health Crisis Deepens as Waiting Lists Hit Record

NHS mental health waiting lists in England have surged to a record 1.9 million, signaling a worsening crisis fueled by underfundi…

Sports 25 May 2026

Enhanced Games Las Vegas: Ben Proud Near-Miss as Doping-Permitted Games Deliver Just One …

Britain's Ben Proud came agonisingly close. An undoped American beat everyone. Here's what actually happened.

Health 21 May 2026

Fit Note System 'Broken', Says Government as Pilot Scheme Launched

The government says the fit note system is "broken" and has launched a pilot scheme removing GPs from signing workers off sick, m…

Health 02 May 2026

NHS Announces New Mental Health Support Strategy

The NHS launches a new mental health strategy, investing significantly to reduce waiting times and expand access to psychological…

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