Download IPFS Barclays has reported a stronger-than-expected 23% rise in pretax profit for the first half of 2025, driven by strong trading performance within its investment banking division. In response, the bank announced a £1 billion share buyback programme and raised its interim dividend, signalling confidence in its financial outlook[Read More…]

Download IPFS The British economy is set for a slight boost after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised its global growth forecast, driven in part by increased trade activity ahead of newly implemented US tariffs. The updated projections indicate the United Kingdom will experience modest economic improvement, despite broader concerns[Read More…]

Download IPFS Former England footballer Gary Neville has voiced concern over the government’s recent increase in National Insurance (NI) for employers, warning it could discourage companies from hiring and place undue pressure on businesses already grappling with a fragile economy. Speaking in an interview with Sky News Business Live, Neville[Read More…]

Download IPFS British retailers faced a challenging July as the rising cost of essential groceries, particularly meat and butter, strained household budgets and kept shoppers from the high street. According to the latest figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC), food prices climbed 4% in July compared to the same[Read More…]

Download IPFS French economist Thomas Piketty has joined over two dozen prominent international economists in urging the UK government to introduce a modest wealth tax on net assets over £10 million, arguing it could reduce inequality and raise substantial revenue. His recommendation has reignited debate over how to address wealth concentration[Read More…]

Download IPFS President Donald Trump has openly questioned the United Kingdom’s reliance on wind energy, casting doubt on its effectiveness as part of the nation’s long-term energy strategy. His remarks contrast sharply with claims from industry leaders and officials who argue that wind power plays a vital role in strengthening[Read More…]

Download IPFS The United Kingdom is facing a worsening financial cycle of rising taxes, mounting debt, and sluggish economic growth, according to hedge fund founder Ray Dalio. The billionaire investor warned that without decisive action to control spending and reform taxation, the country risks driving away its top earners and[Read More…]

Download IPFS The United Kingdom’s naval power remains a critical pillar of its national security and economic resilience, yet maintaining that strength in an increasingly unstable world demands clear priorities, sustained investment, and strategic discipline. In what experts refer to as an “age of polycrisis”, a period marked by the[Read More…]

Download IPFS Starting in 2026, travellers from the United Kingdom will face a €20 fee when entering European Union (EU) countries, as part of new border security measures. The change reflects post-Brexit travel adjustments and aims to enhance security and streamline border crossings for non-EU visitors. The European Union is[Read More…]

Download IPFS India’s new Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom (UK) is poised to deliver a major advantage for Indian e-commerce exporters by simplifying the process for shipping small-value consignments. With the elimination of origin documentation for packages valued under US$1,354, Indian micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs)[Read More…]