The UK is preparing to replicate the European Union’s import tariffs on steel, which poses a significant threat to the mills, fabricators, and traders that support approximately 300,000 British jobs.
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British businesses have invested millions in artificial intelligence but face challenges in realising substantial returns from these investments. Christin Owings, the UK managing director of the Boston Consulting Group, highlighted
The price of oil is on the rise once again, defying efforts to stabilise the market following the release of a record 400 million barrels of emergency reserves by the
Car manufacturers are wary of an impending rush towards electric vehicles as the conflict in the Middle East leads to a significant increase in petrol prices. This development may deter
The chief executive of Nvidia has stressed that artificial intelligence will generate jobs, countering concerns about potential job losses due to automation. Jensen Huang argues that AI represents essential infrastructure,
Oil prices have surged past £90 a barrel, driven by concerns over potential disruptions to energy supplies from the Middle East. Brent crude, the global benchmark, saw an increase of
Household energy bills could surge to £2500 per year if the Iran conflict leads to prolonged disruption in global gas supplies, analysts have warned. This alarming forecast comes as wholesale
Sir Keir Starmer has asserted that the Conservative government’s handling of Brexit has adversely affected the economy. He described the existing deal as “botched,” suggesting that its implications have been
The proposed £49 billion third runway scheme at Heathrow Airport faces increasing criticism as experts describe it as potentially unaffordable. Research from the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport highlights
A coalition of auditors and shareholder representatives has issued a stern warning to the government regarding the scrapping of the audit reform bill. The decision has raised concerns about the
Rachel Reeves is set to exclude hotels and restaurants from a new financial package aimed at alleviating the impact of rising business rates. This announcement was made at the recent
Rachel Reeves has announced a significant change to the pension contributions landscape, capping pre-tax contributions at £2,000 starting from April 2029. This decision has sparked discussions within the political sphere,
Industry groups have warned that Britain risks losing tens of billions of pounds in potential investment if the government downgrades its hydrogen ambitions. A new strategy for the sector is
Jaguar Land Rover, the largest car manufacturer in the United Kingdom, has revealed the scale of damage inflicted by a recent cyberattack, reporting substantial losses for the second quarter. The
The United Kingdom’s status as a global scientific powerhouse is under mounting threat as lengthy delays in security vetting for international researchers erode its competitiveness, prominent figures in academia have
Nearly one million smokers across England are now reportedly out of work owing to illness, highlighting a growing link between tobacco use and economic inactivity. Over the last decade, the
