The Parliament’s pension fund has attracted significant criticism for its recent investment choices. It has been revealed that the fund is heavily investing in Chinese technology giants while simultaneously excluding
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>Labour is set to intensify its efforts to forge closer relations with Europe in light of Donald Trump’s recent tariff provocations. This development comes as both the United Kingdom and
UK unemployment is projected to surge to 5.5 per cent within months, surpassing the highest levels witnessed during the pandemic. This forecast comes from economists at JP Morgan, who predict
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has received a significant fiscal boost ahead of the upcoming spring statement, as January witnessed a record budget surplus. Public revenues exceeded spending by £30.4 billion, marking
The United Kingdom is currently grappling with a significant shortage of scaffolders, posing a considerable obstacle to the Labour Party’s objective of constructing 1.5 million new homes. This shortfall in
Britain is bracing for substantial increases in tariffs imposed by the United States, following the latest moves by Donald Trump. This development raises concerns among British businesses that export to
Britain is currently in discussions with leading global mining companies regarding the procurement of essential minerals. This initiative arises from concerns that escalating tensions between the West and China could
The rising tide of youth unemployment has become a pressing concern in the United Kingdom. In the last quarter of 2025, joblessness among the young surged to nearly 740,000, marking
BAE Systems has announced record full-year sales and profits for 2025, highlighting the company’s strong performance amid heightened military tensions worldwide. The leading British defence contractor reported a significant 10
Sir Keir Starmer has announced plans to relax the stock market listing regulations in the United Kingdom, aimed at making the market more appealing to Chinese companies. This move comes
The UK economy registered a meagre expansion of 0.1 per cent in the last three months of 2025. The Office for National Statistics reported this figure, revealing that the country’s
The UK’s largest housebuilder, Barratt Redrow, has expressed concerns that upcoming political events could jeopardise its sales figures this year. With the spring statement and local elections approaching, the company
Rachel Reeves, the Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, has expressed confidence that the Labour Party can successfully advocate for a strengthened relationship with the European Union. She describes this alignment
A recent warning from Sir Keir Starmer’s employment tsar highlights a growing crisis of youth worklessness in Britain. This issue is creating serious concerns about the long-term social implications for
The UK’s economic landscape remains challenging as inflation persists, impacting the cost of living for households across the nation. Recent reports indicate that inflation rates are proving resistant to decline,
Sir Keir Starmer is encountering increasing pressure from trade union leaders to initiate a renewed push for workers’ rights. This development comes as reports suggest that Angela Rayner is contemplating
