Download IPFS Consumer confidence weakened in July as the United Kingdom’s economy contracted for the second month running, according to new data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Rising inflation, particularly in essential goods such as food, has placed added strain on household budgets, while retail spending expectations have risen[Read More…]

Download IPFS Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Britain on July 24, 2025, marks a significant moment for UK-India relations as he and Prime Minister Keir Starmer formalise a new Free Trade Agreement (FTA), aimed at injecting fresh momentum into both economies. The deal, the outline of which was agreed[Read More…]

Download IPFS The UK labour market, once poised for recovery, is now facing fresh headwinds as artificial intelligence (AI) begins reshaping recruitment strategies across key sectors. A new report from consultancy McKinsey & Company reveals a notable slowdown in job postings, particularly in roles susceptible to automation, raising serious questions[Read More…]

Download IPFS Australia’s Ningaloo Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s largest fringing reefs, is facing a severe coral bleaching crisis as a prolonged marine heatwave sweeps across Western Australia. Scientists and locals alike describe the damage as unprecedented, spanning vast areas for months and threatening[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS UK private‑sector pay settlements remained at a median of 3 percent in the three months to June, according to data from HR analytics company Brightmine. This marks the seventh consecutive rolling quarter at that level, highlighting wage stagnation as inflation continues to outpace pay increases. The stagnant wage[Read More…]

Download IPFS Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to the United Kingdom, his fourth since taking office, signals a renewed momentum in India-UK relations. Scheduled for today, the visit will focus on advancing the implementation of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) currently undergoing ratification, deepening strategic ties, and fostering cooperation[Read More…]

Download IPFS A French nuclear engineering firm, Assystem, is set to create 1,000 new jobs across the UK, doubling its workforce, to support construction of the Sizewell C nuclear power station in Suffolk. This follows the government’s final investment decision on 22 July 2025 to proceed with the project, marking[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The head of Goldman Sachs has issued a stark warning about the United Kingdom’s declining status as a leading global financial centre, citing unfavourable tax changes and excessive regulation as major threats to London’s competitiveness. David Solomon, chairman and chief executive of Goldman Sachs, spoke in a podcast[Read More…]

Download IPFS Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is silently draining the UK economy to the tune of over £40 billion a year, according to a cost analysis published in the open-access journal BMJ Open. The figure, based on 2020–21 prevalence data, may underestimate the true burden, as it omits indirect costs[Read More…]

Download IPFS The cost of renting in the UK has surged by an average of £221 per month over the past three years, placing a growing financial strain on individuals and families alike, according to new analysis from property portal Zoopla. Despite signs that rent increases are slowing in urban[Read More…]