Financial The Rise and Fall of Self-Service Checkouts in UK Supermarkets admin Aug 15, 2024 In 2009, supermarkets across the United Kingdom embarked on a self-service revolution, replacing traditional…
Insurance industry UK Home Insurance Premiums Soar to Record High Amid Surging Weather-Related Claims admin Aug 14, 2024 The cost of protecting one's home in the United Kingdom has reached an unprecedented level, with the average…
Financial Labour Considers Private Finance for £9bn Lower Thames Crossing Project admin Aug 14, 2024 Chancellor Rachel Reeves is exploring the possibility of seeking private investment to fund the £9 billion Lower…
Financial Dozens of UK Startups Backed by Taxpayer-Funded Loans Face Closure Amid Pandemic… admin Aug 14, 2024 The Future Fund, a £1.14 billion portfolio of investments established by former Conservative prime minister Rishi…
Economy Janus Henderson Bolsters Private Credit Presence with Victory Park Capital Stake admin Aug 14, 2024 In a move that underscores the growing investor appetite for private credit, Janus Henderson, the British-American…
Energy Ofgem Approves 34bn Subsea Cable Project Connecting Scotland and England admin Aug 14, 2024 In a significant move towards a greener future, Great Britain's energy regulator, Ofgem, has given the go-ahead for…
Financial Just Group Expects to Surpass Profit Forecast Amid Booming Corporate Pension Deals admin Aug 14, 2024 Just Group, a prominent UK life insurer, has announced that it anticipates "substantially exceeding" its full-year…
NHS NHS Launches Antibiotic Subscription Scheme with Pharmaceutical Industry admin Aug 14, 2024 The National Health Service (NHS) has announced a groundbreaking initiative to tackle the growing threat of…
Financial UK Wage Growth Slows to Two-Year Low as Unemployment Rate Declines admin Aug 14, 2024 The UK's labour market has shown mixed signals, with wage growth hitting its lowest rate in nearly two years, while…
Financial UK Universities Face Financial Challenges Amid Calls for Cost-Cutting Measures admin Aug 14, 2024 The UK university sector is grappling with mounting financial pressures, and Sir Philip Augar, the author of the…
Agriculture Brexit Seed Import Delays Threaten UK Crop Production and Food Security admin Aug 14, 2024 The introduction of post-Brexit border rules on 30 April has led to significant delays in seed imports from the EU,…
Telephony BT Breathes Sigh of Relief as Patrick Drahi Reportedly Sells Down Stake to Raise… admin Aug 13, 2024 The City is abuzz with speculation that debt-laden media tycoon Patrick Drahi has quietly sold a portion of his…
Aerospace Heathrow Loses 90000 Transfer Passengers Due to New £10 ETA Fee admin Aug 13, 2024 Heathrow Airport, the bustling hub of the United Kingdom, has reported a significant setback following the…
Business Government Urged to Reform Business Rates as 17000 Shops Face Closure Risk admin Aug 13, 2024 The chief executive of Sainsbury's, Simon Roberts, and the general secretary of the Union of Shop, Distributive and…
Energy Treasury Pledges Low Carbon Investment Relief to Appease Oil and Gas Industry admin Aug 13, 2024 The Treasury has moved to quell a heated dispute with the North Sea oil and gas industry by committing to maintain…
Economy Global Push for Higher Taxes on the Super-Rich Gains Momentum admin Aug 13, 2024 In a significant shift in global sentiment, calls for higher taxes on the super-rich are gaining traction, with…
Food and Drink Industry Majority of Britons Support New Tax on Junk Food and Ultra-Processed Food… admin Aug 13, 2024 A recent poll conducted by Ipsos for the Health Foundation thinktank has revealed that a majority of people in…
Automotive BMW Poised to Overtake Tesla in UK Electric Car Sales Race admin Aug 13, 2024 The electric car market in Britain is witnessing a significant shift as BMW closes in on Tesla's lead. According to…