Download IPFS Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the United Kingdom and the Maldives this week, with the finalisation of a long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the UK expected to be the key highlight of his UK leg. Scheduled from July 23 to 26, the visit underscores[Read More…]

Download IPFS The United Kingdom’s decision to abolish its centuries-old non-domiciled (non-dom) tax status has sent ripples through the global financial elite. This reform, enacted in April 2025, ends a privilege that allowed wealthy individuals residing in the UK to avoid taxes on foreign income, provided it remained offshore. While[Read More…]

Download IPFS The United Kingdom’s consumer confidence has taken a sharp hit, marking its steepest decline since 2022, as fears over job security and rising living costs grip households. According to Deloitte’s latest consumer sentiment survey, the index fell by 2.6 percentage points to minus 10.4% in the second quarter[Read More…]

Download IPFS In a commendable move to bolster public safety, Norwich-based taxi firm Veezu has joined forces with Stamp Out Spiking to introduce the UK’s first accredited anti-spiking awareness training for drivers. This pioneering pilot, set to roll out later this summer, aims to equip Veezu’s drivers with the skills[Read More…]

Download IPFS New Brighton, a Merseyside coastal gem, has emerged as one of the UK’s most desirable places to live, defying its past reputation as one of the nation’s less appealing seaside towns, according to Which? Survey. The Times, however, paints a different picture, describing New Brighton as “the opposite[Read More…]

Download IPFS In the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham, a mere five miles separates Alexandra and Uppermill, yet the contrast between these two areas is stark. One is a charming, historic village adorned with Yorkshire roses, nestled amidst rolling fields and woodlands. The other is a densely packed urban sprawl, where[Read More…]

Download IPFS Scotland’s housing market is defying the broader UK trend, with average house prices climbing by £6,868 over the past year, reaching £191,435. This 3.7% increase, reported by estate agents DJ Alexander, starkly contrasts with the more modest £4,215 rise seen in England and Wales. While the UK economy[Read More…]

Download IPFS Mortgage rates in the United Kingdom have dropped once more, with several high-street lenders reducing their fixed-rate offerings in a move that will be welcome news for homeowners and buyers. As Barclays, Lloyds Bank, Santander, and Halifax make further cuts to their products, some two-year fixed deals are[Read More…]

Download IPFS A crucial week lies ahead for global markets, with investors watching a series of developments that could sway sentiment. From Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United Kingdom to major economic indicators and earnings reports, the next few days are poised to bring clarity, or volatility, to[Read More…]

Download IPFS The United Kingdom’s proposed employment rights legislation has sparked significant concern in Wales, with members of the Welsh Parliament warning that the bill could undermine devolution and limit the powers of the Welsh Government. While the legislation introduces commendable reforms, such as strengthened protections for workers from their[Read More…]