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Reform's Surging War Chest Tests UK Election Finance Norms

UK Politics Reform's Surging War Chest Tests UK Election Finance Norms Back-to-back £36m crypto donations raise questions on foreign-linked funding 13 Sep 2026

Council Tax Debt Crisis Strains Local Authority Finances

Economy Council Tax Debt Crisis Strains Local Authority Finances 24 Jun 2026

UK Hospitality Sector Presses Treasury on VAT Reform

Economy UK Hospitality Sector Presses Treasury on VAT Reform 30 May 2026

Bank of England Holds Rates Amid Stubborn Inflation Concerns

EconomyBank of England Holds Rates Amid Stubborn Inflation ConcernsThe Bank of England kept interest rates at 4.25% today, signaling a cautious approac…21 May 2026

UK Households Owe Record £2.1 Trillion Amid Living Cost Strain

EconomyUK Households Owe Record £2.1 Trillion Amid Living Cost StrainUK households hold a record £2.1 trillion in debt, with debt-to-income ratios nearin…21 May 2026

Reeves VAT Tourism Cut Bypasses Poorest Families

EconomyReeves VAT Tourism Cut Bypasses Poorest FamiliesChancellor Reeves’ VAT cut for tourism & hospitality primarily benefits middle & hig…21 May 2026

EasyJet Warns Late Bookings Signal Deeper Consumer Anxiety

EconomyEasyJet Warns Late Bookings Signal Deeper Consumer AnxietyEasyJet warns late summer holiday bookings signal growing consumer anxiety, with ana…21 May 2026

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Ceramics Sector Rescue Raises Questions on Industrial Strategy

EconomyCeramics Sector Rescue Raises Questions on Industrial StrategyThe government announced a £120 million rescue package for Britain’s ceramics indust…21 May 2026

UK GDP Holds Flat as Growth Outlook Dims

EconomyUK GDP Holds Flat as Growth Outlook DimsUK GDP remained flat in the latest monthly reading, with zero growth raising concern…21 May 2026

Inflation Eases to 2.8% But Economists Warn Pressure Is Building

EconomyInflation Eases to 2.8% But Economists Warn Pressure Is BuildingUK inflation eased to 2.8% in the year to October, according to new ONS data, signal…21 May 2026

Supermarkets Reject Pressure to Cap Milk, Bread and Egg Prices

EconomySupermarkets Reject Pressure to Cap Milk, Bread and Egg PricesMajor UK supermarkets rejected government calls to cap prices on essential goods lik…21 May 2026

Fuel Duty Freeze Extended as Russian Oil Sanctions Quietly Watered Down

EconomyFuel Duty Freeze Extended as Russian Oil Sanctions Quietly Watered DownThe UK government extended its fuel duty freeze alongside relaxed enforcement of Rus…21 May 2026

UK Seals £3.7bn Gulf Trade Deal Despite Rights Groups' Alarm

EconomyUK Seals £3.7bn Gulf Trade Deal Despite Rights Groups' AlarmThe UK finalized a £3.7bn trade deal with Gulf nations, removing tariffs on goods li…21 May 2026

Reeves Unveils £100m Free Bus Scheme But Skips Energy Bills

EconomyReeves Unveils £100m Free Bus Scheme But Skips Energy BillsChancellor Reeves launched a £100m free bus travel scheme for England to combat cost…21 May 2026

Reeves Faces Cabinet Pressure Over Autumn Budget as Growth Forecasts Slip

EconomyReeves Faces Cabinet Pressure Over Autumn Budget as Growth Forecasts SlipTreasury sources say the Chancellor is resisting calls to ease borrowing rules even …13 May 2026

Bank of England holds rates amid inflation pressure

EconomyBank of England holds rates amid inflation pressureThe Bank of England maintained its benchmark interest rate at 5.25% today, pausing r…29 Apr 2026

SpaceX IPO: What British Investors Need to Know Before June 12

EconomySpaceX IPO: What British Investors Need to Know Before June 12SpaceX’s upcoming IPO on the Nasdaq offers significant investment potential. British…21 May 2026

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