UK taxpayers have suffered a staggering loss of £400 million following the collapse of hundreds of start-ups backed by the government’s pandemic-era Future Fund, an initiative introduced by Rishi Sunak
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Sir Keir Starmer began the new parliamentary term with a dramatic reset of his Downing Street operation, appointing a trio of heavyweight economic experts to oversee the Chancellor in advance
Brussels and Washington have unveiled the specifics of a major EU-US trade agreement, delivering a considerable boon to Ireland’s pharmaceutical sector. Under the terms, the United States will impose a
Labour is preparing to reignite public private partnerships (PPPs) as a solution for delivering new neighbourhood health centres central to its ambitious 10year NHS plan. Ministers are set to make
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing heightened scrutiny as Britain’s economic growth remains sluggish one year after Labour’s ascent to government. With official figures expected to show that GDP crept up
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under mounting pressure as she navigates a complex economic landscape. Her recent remarks have ignited debates surrounding potential tax increases and the looming threat of capital
In a significant escalation of trade tensions between the United States and Canada, Donald Trump has declared the implementation of a 35% tariff on Canadian imports, set to take effect
Global copper markets experienced significant volatility today as former US President Donald Trump declared a substantial 50% tariff on copper imports, sending US prices soaring to unprecedented levels whilst causing
The Bank of England’s Governor, Andrew Bailey, has delivered a robust defence of the central bank’s quantitative easing (QE) policies against accusations from Reform UK that the programme represents a
Germany’s steel titans are forging ahead with ambitious plans to decarbonise their operations, setting a precedent for industrial transformation across Europe. At the heart of this revolution lies Benteler, a
The European Central Bank (ECB) is poised to cut interest rates further this week as inflation in the eurozone has fallen below the 2 per cent target for the first
Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor, has unveiled plans for a landmark £113 billion capital investment as a centrepiece of the upcoming spending review. This substantial financial commitment aims to fund projects
The US administration has unveiled plans to impose significant tariffs on Chinese vessels entering American ports, marking a substantial escalation in the ongoing trade dispute between the world’s two largest
The dramatic scenes unfolding in Britain’s steel sector paint a stark picture of industrial decline, with rising energy costs at the heart of the crisis. The closures of Port Talbot
On 7 April 2025, former President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to China, threatening to impose an additional 50 percent tariff on imports unless Beijing rescinds its retaliatory tariffs
Bill Ackman a prominent figure in finance and one of Donald Trumps key supporters has urged for a 90-day pause in the ongoing trade war. This call comes amidst warnings
