Download IPFS The decision to scrap free parking in Southampton’s Bitterne suburb has ignited fierce opposition, with local traders warning that the new charges are stifling community spirit and threatening the survival of small businesses. A petition, backed by over 2,300 signatures, was presented to Southampton City Council on Wednesday,[Read More…]

Download IPFS The European Union has rolled out its 18th sanctions package targeting Russia’s oil and gas sector, a move aimed at tightening the economic noose on Moscow over its ongoing aggression in Ukraine. The measures, described by French President Emmanuel Macron as “unprecedented” in a post on X, have[Read More…]

Download IPFS The University of Southampton has clinched a portion of a £1.6 million funding package from the UK Space Agency, announced at the UK Space Conference 2025 in Manchester. This financial boost, shared with universities in Portsmouth, Surrey, and University College London, aims to propel regional economic growth, enhance[Read More…]

Download IPFS On Friday, the European Union and the United Kingdom escalated their economic offensive against Russia, aiming to disrupt its oil revenue streams in a bid to weaken Moscow’s war efforts in Ukraine. This marks the EU’s 18th sanctions package since Russia’s invasion began in 2022, targeting not only[Read More…]

Download IPFS A quartet of commercial properties in South Essex has come onto the market, presenting compelling prospects for savvy investors, developers, and entrepreneurs looking to capitalise on the region’s vibrant economic landscape. First among the offerings is Antica Roma, a bustling Italian restaurant situated in the heart of Rochford.[Read More…]

Download IPFS In the small Welsh town of Brynmawr, nestled in Blaenau Gwent, residents are grappling with a postal service that has left them exasperated. Letters, bills and critical medical correspondence have been arriving weeks late or not at all in the NP23 area, disrupting daily life and livelihoods. Residents[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The Bank of England (BoE) has directed several major UK lenders to examine their exposure to U.S. dollar funding, amid growing concern over potential disruptions linked to the political climate in Washington. The move comes as part of a broader effort to ensure financial resilience should access to[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The UK government is pressing ahead with long-awaited reforms to regulate the rapidly growing “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) market, introducing mandatory affordability checks that are expected to block access for certain consumers. The changes aim to bring the sector under the supervision of the Financial Conduct Authority[Read More…]

Download IPFS The United Kingdom is set to make financial contributions to specific EU regulatory programs as part of a post-Brexit agreement finalised in May 2025. This development, revealed through recently published EU documents, has sparked fierce criticism from those who see it as a betrayal of the 2016 Brexit[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Government’s push to remove the “four wellbeings” social, economic, environmental, and cultural from local council legislation has sparked heated debate. Analysis from the Department of Internal Affairs suggests that this move, part of the Local Government (System Improvements) Amendment Bill, may do little to address rising rates[Read More…]