British exports to the United States have experienced their most significant monthly decline on record, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). In April, the value of
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The global economy is projected to experience its most underwhelming decade since the 1960s, as reported by the World Bank. Recent analysis shows significant downgrades to growth expectations for nearly
The UK’s FTSE 100 index experienced a modest rebound on Friday, gaining 23.19 points or 0.3%, closing at 8,554.80. However, this minor uplift was not enough to offset a challenging
The downturn in US stock markets deepened yesterday following the Trump administration’s announcement of fresh tariffs on Canadian aluminium imports. Equity prices continued their slide, wiping billions from company valuations
The British retail sector faced a devastating blow in 2024 as approximately 170,000 shop workers found themselves without employment, marking a troubling 42% increase from the previous year’s figures. The
British retailers are bracing for a challenging 2025 following what industry experts describe as a “disastrous” Christmas trading period, with mounting concerns over potential price increases and shop closures across
British manufacturing output contracted at its sharpest rate in nearly a year during November, highlighting deepening challenges within the sector as it navigates increased taxation and potential trade disruptions. The
