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US Economy10 hours ago
US Economy Expands 43 Per Cent in Q3 2025 Outpacing G7 Peers
The United States economy expanded at an annualised rate of 4.3 per cent during the third quarter of 2025, marking the strongest growth performance in two years. The US Bureau
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gold markets10 hours ago
Gold and Silver Rally to Unprecedented Levels as Market Dynamics Shift
Precious metals have achieved remarkable milestones this week, with gold surpassing $4,500 per ounce whilst silver simultaneously reached historic peaks. The extraordinary rally reflects a confluence of factors including heightened
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Gaming Industry11 hours ago
South Korea Transforms Gaming Industry Into Major Economic Export Powerhouse
South Korea has undergone a remarkable economic transformation in its approach to video gaming, shifting from restrictive policies that once likened the activity to substance addiction towards embracing it as
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Electric Vehicles11 hours ago
UK Electric Car Charger Rollout Slows Amid Policy Uncertainty and Investment Concerns in 2025
The United Kingdom’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure expansion decelerated sharply throughout 2025, marking the slowest growth rate since 2022 as investors recalibrated expectations amid weakened policy support and mounting concerns
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UK Government11 hours ago
UK Government Deploys Over One Million Pounds on Influencer Marketing Strategy Since 2024
The UK government has allocated in excess of £1 million to social media influencer campaigns since 2024, representing a strategic shift in public sector communications spending. Recent freedom of information
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UK Economy12 hours ago
Poundland Draws Emergency Overdraft Amid Deepening Retail Crisis
Poundland is preparing to access £30 million in emergency financing as the discount retailer confronts a significant deterioration in trading conditions. The company intends to draw down on an overdraft
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Oil and Gas12 hours ago
Petrofac North Sea Operations Acquired by CBI Securing 3000 UK Energy Jobs
Chicago Bridge and Iron Company has acquired Petrofac’s Aberdeen-based engineering and operations division in a rescue transaction that preserves approximately 3,000 positions within the United Kingdom’s energy sector. The Texas-based
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Energy12 hours ago
BP Divests Castrol Majority Stake in Strategic Refocus 2025
BP has announced the sale of a 65 per cent stake in Castrol, its historic British engine oil business, to New York-based investment firm Stonepeak. The transaction, valued at six
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ChinaYesterday
The Second China Shock and the Growing Threat to European Industry
China’s government is accelerating its efforts to dominate advanced technologies through state-backed industrial policies, reshaping global trade and posing a significant risk to European industrial competitiveness. As the authorities in
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Jobs and EmploymentYesterday
Four day week warning issued to English local councils by government
The Secretary for Local Government has issued a formal warning to councils across England about the adoption of a four day working week for local authority staff. The government has
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BusinessYesterday
Ryanair fined €256m euros by Italian regulator for blocking online travel agents
Ryanair has reached a record valuation of €31 billion euros making it the worlds second most valuable airline after Delta Air Lines. The Irish carrier has recently been fined €256
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TradingYesterday
Scottish whisky sector faces supply glut amid sliding sales and tariffs
The Scottish whisky industry has entered a period of oversupply as global sales decline and trade barriers persist. Recent data from the alcohol analytics provider IWSR revealed a 3 percent
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AutomotiveYesterday
European Electric Car Sales Surge as Tesla Loses Ground in Key Markets
Electric vehicle sales in Europe increased by 27 per cent during the first eleven months of 2025 compared with the same period the previous year. This growth translated to 2.27
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Music IndustryYesterday
Glastonbury Profits Surge as Iconic Festival Fuels Record Charitable Giving
Glastonbury Festival has reported a significant increase in both revenues and profits for its latest financial year, bolstered by headline performances from leading artists including Dua Lipa and Shania Twain.
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BusinessYesterday
Videndum shares plunge as refinancing plan dilutes investor stakes
Shares in Videndum, the camera and film equipment supplier, fell sharply after the company announced a refinancing agreement that will significantly dilute existing shareholder value. On Tuesday, the company revealed
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WeightlossYesterday
Novo Nordisk gains edge as US approves weight loss pill
Novo Nordisk has secured a significant regulatory victory, following the United States Food and Drug Administration’s approval of its new weight loss pill containing semaglutide. The decision delivers the Danish

Global EconomyYesterday
The Second China Shock and the Growing Threat to European Industry
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Hospitality Industry3 days ago
Britain Alcohol Consumption Falls to Record Lows as Gen Z Drinking Habits Shift
Christmas has long been associated with increased alcohol consumption, as office parties and family gatherings encourage many Britons to indulge in festive drinks. However, the latest data now indicates that
Economy4 days ago
Impact of Non Dom Status Abolition Under Treasury Review
The Treasury is conducting a review into the effects of the abolition of non-domiciled tax status, a key provision which formerly allowed wealthy UK residents to avoid taxation on overseas
Financial5 days ago
France Faces Fresh Fiscal Turmoil as 2026 Budget Vote Fails
France is once again grappling with a fiscal crisis following the government’s inability to secure parliamentary approval for the 2026 budget. Sebastian Lecornu, France’s fourth prime minister in just eighteen
Government6 days ago
UK government borrowing reaches second highest level amid fiscal pressures
Government borrowing in the United Kingdom surged to £132.3 billion between April and November, marking the second-highest level for this period, according to the latest figures from the Office for

BusinessYesterday
Ryanair fined €256m euros by Italian regulator for blocking online travel agents
Ryanair has reached a record valuation of €31 billion euros making it the worlds second most valuable airline after Delta Air Lines. The Irish carrier has recently been fined €256
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UK & US Political News

3 weeks ago

Trump Tariffs Threaten Small Businesses and Holiday Trade in the United States

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1 month ago

US Credit Card Defaults Surge as Cost of Living Squeeze Hits Households

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1 month ago

Golden Age Claims Ring Hollow as US Economic Pressures Mount

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1 month ago

US unemployment rate rises despite robust hiring in September

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1 month ago

Switzerland Nears Agreement to Cut US Tariff Following High Level Business Diplomacy

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1 month ago

Trump and Mamdani prepare for a political showdown in New York City 2025

Music IndustryYesterday
Glastonbury Profits Surge as Iconic Festival Fuels Record Charitable Giving
Glastonbury Festival has reported a significant increase in both revenues and profits for its latest financial year, bolstered by headline performances from leading artists including Dua Lipa and Shania Twain.
InvestmentYesterday
Videndum shares plunge as refinancing plan dilutes investor stakes
Shares in Videndum, the camera and film equipment supplier, fell sharply after the company announced a refinancing agreement that will significantly dilute existing shareholder value. On Tuesday, the company revealed
PharmaceuticalYesterday
Novo Nordisk gains edge as US approves weight loss pill
Novo Nordisk has secured a significant regulatory victory, following the United States Food and Drug Administration’s approval of its new weight loss pill containing semaglutide. The decision delivers the Danish
GamblingYesterday
Bet365 Chief Denise Coates Earns £280 Million Despite Decline In Profits
Denise Coates, chief executive of Bet365, has received around £280 million in pay from the gambling group in the past year, despite a significant fall in company profits. The recently
FinancialYesterday
Private equity duo receive lengthy bans over banking system exploitation
Two executives from a private equity group, previously involved in the controversial takeover of Maker and Son, have been barred from serving as company directors following allegations of serious misconduct
Jobs and EmploymentYesterday
Freshfields boosts Gen Z resilience with new city law career training
Freshfields, one of the City of London’s renowned magic circle law firms, has begun offering resilience training to Generation Z students in a bid to prepare them for the high-pressure
USYesterday
US economy driven by AI and data centre investment surprises markets with strong growth
The United States economy has experienced its fastest expansion in two years, with gross domestic product rising by 4.3 percent in the third quarter of 2025. This surge surpasses both
AgricultureYesterday
Labour Government Backs Down on Inheritance Tax for Family Farmers After Rural Backlash
Sir Keir Starmer has significantly revised Labour’s approach to inheritance tax on farming estates following sustained opposition from rural voters and industry leaders. Under the new measure, the threshold for
CompaniesYesterday
Billionaire Donor Alan Howard Leaves Britain for Switzerland Amid Labour Tax Hike
Alan Howard, the prominent billionaire and co founder of hedge fund Brevan Howard, has left the United Kingdom for Switzerland following the Labour government’s recent changes to tax policy. This
Artificial intelligence2 days ago
Consulting Giants Grapple with AI Driven Upheaval and Slowing Growth
Management consultancies are confronting mounting challenges against a backdrop of weak global economic conditions and technological upheaval. Accenture, recognised as the largest listed consultancy, has seen its share price fall
Banking2 days ago
UK economy slides as growth revised down in spring and household incomes fall
The United Kingdom’s economic growth was lower than anticipated in the spring, preceding a significant decline in household living standards, according to the latest official statistics. The Office for National

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International News

Artificial intelligence2 days ago
Consulting Giants Grapple with AI Driven Upheaval and Slowing Growth
Management consultancies are confronting mounting challenges against a backdrop of weak global economic conditions and technological upheaval. Accenture, recognised as the largest listed consultancy, has seen its share price fall
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InvestmentYesterday
Videndum shares plunge as refinancing plan dilutes investor stakes
Shares in Videndum, the camera and film equipment supplier, fell sharply after the company announced a refinancing agreement that will significantly dilute existing shareholder value. On Tuesday, the company revealed
Investment2 days ago
Hargreaves Lansdown Deepens Commitment to Workplace Pensions with Smart Group Alliance
Hargreaves Lansdown is strengthening its position in the workplace pensions market through a significant technology alliance with Smart Group, signalling its intent to scale up in the autoenrolled pensions sector.
Financial3 days ago
City of London Braces for Last Chance at IPO Revival
The year ahead is set to be momentous for initial public offerings, with expectations that household names such as OpenAI could be valued as high as $1 trillion when they
Manufacturing6 days ago
Nissan Sunderland Plant Bets Future On Electric Cars Amid Industry Challenges
The Nissan Leaf was heralded as the world’s first mass-market electric car upon its 2013 launch in Sunderland. Despite early optimism, ambitions to reach an annual production of 50000 vehicles
AI1 week ago
Amazon poised for major multibillion investment in OpenAI amid surging AI demand
Amazon is reportedly preparing to invest as much as 10 billion dollars in OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company behind ChatGPT, indicating intensifying competition in the high stakes market for AI
Investment1 week ago
Leasehold Reforms Could Threaten Billions in UK Investment
Pension firms, insurers and international investors are cautioning the government that proposed leasehold reforms may jeopardise substantial investment in Britain unless ministers reconsider Labour’s commitment to overhaul the country’s ground

Banking2 days ago
UK economy slides as growth revised down in spring and household incomes fall
The United Kingdom’s economic growth was lower than anticipated in the spring, preceding a significant decline in household living standards, according to the latest official statistics. The Office for National
Technology2 days ago
Alphabet to acquire Intersect for forty seven billion five hundred million pounds in push for data centre clean energy solutions
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has reached an agreement to acquire Intersect, a clean energy start up, for four point seven five billion pounds in cash. The purchase will
Financial2 days ago
Gold hits all time high on hopes of us interest rate cuts and safe haven demand
Gold has soared to an unprecedented height, surpassing 4400 dollars an ounce as markets anticipate additional United States interest rate cuts. This surge has elevated bullion prices by more than
Stockmarket2 days ago
London poised for revival in initial public offerings as optimism returns to the market
After several subdued years, cautious optimism is surfacing in the City as London shows tentative signs of revival in its initial public offering market. A modest recovery in IPO activity

UK and Global News

AgricultureYesterday
Labour Government Backs Down on Inheritance Tax for Family Farmers After Rural Backlash

Stockmarket3 days ago
BuildABear Outpaces Nvidia On The Global Stock Market Stage
Investors in the world’s largest technology companies seldom look to toy retailers for benchmark returns. Over the past five years, however, BuildABear Workshop has quietly eclipsed Silicon Valley heavyweight Nvidia
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