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…]

Download IPFS Leading logistics firm Pall-Ex Group is set to consolidate its UK operations under a single brand from January 2026. The move marks the culmination of a strategic integration process following its 2020 acquisition of Fortec Distribution Network. The company aims to streamline its structure, improve efficiency, and boost[Read More…]

Download IPFS Britain is taking decisive action to address long-standing failures in its water industry, announcing the abolition of the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) in favour of a single, streamlined regulator. The move follows the release of a damning report by Sir Jon Cunliffe’s Independent Water Commission, which recommended[Read More…]

Download IPFS The UK government has confirmed it will launch a public inquiry into the infamous “Battle of Orgreave,” a violent clash between police and striking coal miners in 1984. The incident, regarded as a turning point in Britain’s industrial history, played a pivotal role in reshaping the country’s economic[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The UK government has committed £63 million to accelerate the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a move designed to make summer holidays greener while keeping air travel affordable for consumers. The funding aims to reduce emissions from aviation and support British fuel producers as part of the[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Thousands of small businesses across the South West have received a major boost, as the British Business Bank announced it backed 2,200 more firms in the region over the past financial year, helping drive job creation and economic expansion. In its second Impact Report for the 2024-2025 fiscal[Read More…]

Download IPFS A new Individual Savings Account (ISA) has emerged as a standout option for UK savers looking to secure better returns amid expected changes to savings policy. With interest in Cash ISAs declining due to low yields and looming regulatory shifts, many are considering investment-based alternatives offering higher long-term[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Property asking prices across the United Kingdom recorded their steepest July decline since records began, according to data from property listing portal Rightmove. The figures reflect a significant cooling in the housing market, with sellers reducing expectations to meet cautious buyer demand amid ongoing affordability challenges. Rightmove reported[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS A new economic blueprint unveiled by West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker sets out ambitious proposals to drive growth, raise living standards, and inject billions into the region’s economy. The plan outlines major commitments to job creation, housing, and infrastructure to help the West Midlands become a national powerhouse[Read More…]