The Treasury is actively reviewing reforms to inheritance tax (IHT) in an effort to close a significant gap in the nation’s public finances ahead of the upcoming autumn budget. With
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It was well past midnight in late 2015 when David and Samantha Cameron, escorted by George Osborne, emerged from the Coral Room at Sexy Fish, a Mayfair restaurant favoured by
Official figures have revealed that the real cost of Sir Keir Starmer’s Chagos Islands agreement is nearly £35bn—ten times higher than the publicly claimed amount. The Labour Government’s estimate for
In 2020, as gold prices soared, the Bogoso-Prestea mine in Ghana seemed ideally positioned for prosperity. London-based Blue International Holdings moved swiftly to purchase the gold mine for $95 million,
Chris O’Shea, the chief executive of Centrica, the owner of British Gas, has issued a stark warning to policymakers as the UK navigates its path to net zero. In an
Labour has reignited its pledge to lower the voting age to 16, a move Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has described as essential to restoring trust in democracy. The announcement,
The UK economy experienced an unexpected decline of 0.1% in May, casting a shadow over Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s preparations for the upcoming autumn budget. The disappointing data arrives at a
In a significant diplomatic development, Sir Keir Starmer is poised to negotiate a groundbreaking ‘one in, one out’ migrant returns arrangement with French President Emmanuel Macron. The proposed deal, set
Major global investors and asset management firms capitalised on UK government bonds during a dramatic sell-off sparked by uncertainty surrounding Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s position. Investment behemoths including BlackRock, Schroder’s
UK government borrowing costs surged and sterling fell sharply today amid speculation regarding Rachel Reeves’ position as Chancellor of the Exchequer. The dramatic market reaction followed scenes in the House
The political landscape was rocked today as Rachel Reeves, the Labour Chancellor, faced intense speculation about her future following an emotional display during Prime Minister’s Questions. The incident triggered the
In a nail-biting Senate session, President Trump’s cornerstone legislation, initially dubbed the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’, secured passage by the slimmest possible margin. The decisive vote came from Vice-President JD
The US Federal Reserve has maintained interest rates and signalled two potential cuts this year, amidst mounting pressure from President Trump for monetary easing. The central bank held its benchmark
Investment sentiment is experiencing a significant transformation as global investors increasingly distance themselves from US stocks and the dollar during President Trump’s second term, according to Bank of America’s latest
Britain and Spain have reached a historic agreement to resolve long-standing tensions over Gibraltar, ending years of uncertainty heightened by Brexit. The deal introduces significant changes, including the removal of
AstraZeneca, Britain’s largest pharmaceuticals company, has come under intense criticism after reports revealed the expansion of its operations in Russia, despite the ongoing war in Ukraine. Financial filings and investigative
