Download IPFS Exactly one year after the Bank of England (BOE) began reducing interest rates, UK households are still feeling financial strain, with an estimated £11 billion annual loss compared to July last year. This figure reflects the combined effect of four quarter-point rate cuts since then and expectations of[Read More…]

Download IPFS Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s efforts to intervene in the ongoing car finance scandal have drawn sharp criticism from Bobby Dean, Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament and Treasury committee member, who described her attempts to support the finance industry over consumers as “unprecedented and disgraceful.”  Dean warned that such actions[Read More…]

Download IPFS In a landmark decision on Friday, the United Kingdom’s Supreme Court overturned key parts of a lower court ruling on car finance agreements, a move expected to significantly reduce potential compensation liabilities for lenders. The judgment marks a pivotal moment for the financial services sector, bringing clarity to[Read More…]

Download IPFS Tariff cuts under the Free Trade Agreement may reshape India’s liquor market, but costs, competition, and taxes remain key hurdles. The newly implemented India–United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is poised to reshape India’s premium spirits market by lowering import duties on British-made whisky and gin. Under the[Read More…]

Download IPFS In a climate of financial uncertainty, a straightforward and emotionally attuned method of debt repayment is gaining attention as a practical way for individuals to reduce their credit card balances. Rather than relying on complex financial products or large consolidation loans, this method emphasises personal responsibility, clear planning,[Read More…]

Download IPFS The United Kingdom’s manufacturing sector showed signs of a modest recovery in July, marking its strongest performance in six months despite continued economic headwinds. According to the latest figures from the S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), the sector’s downturn eased further, although broader market conditions remain weak[Read More…]

Download IPFS Retail sales across the United Kingdom continued to decline in July, marking the tenth consecutive monthly downturn, according to data released by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). Although the pace of decline eased slightly from the previous month, the survey results highlight the ongoing strain on household[Read More…]

Download IPFS Millions of UK motorists expecting compensation over car finance arrangements have been denied payouts following a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court. The judgment reverses an earlier decision by the Court of Appeal, effectively narrowing the grounds on which customers can claim redress for potentially unfair commission arrangements[Read More…]

Download IPFS A landmark ruling from the United Kingdom’s Supreme Court is set to be delivered on Friday, potentially opening the door to billions of pounds in compensation claims over historic car finance commission practices. The decision may determine whether consumers were misled by lenders and dealerships, potentially sparking the[Read More…]

Download IPFS Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings (London Stock Exchange: AML) reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, indicating a narrowed loss per share despite a significant decline in revenue. The British luxury carmaker posted a net loss of £68.8 million for the quarter, unchanged from the[Read More…]