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The UK economy expanded by 0.4% in the second quarter of 2026, driven by increased household spending, hot weather, and the football World Cup, despite a dip in the mining sector.
Britain faces its most severe food security crisis in decades due to extreme weather, global conflicts, and fragile supply chains, exacerbated by the government's failure to maintain strategic food reserves.
A charity in Surrey has received £100,000 from the local council to help families facing financial hardship purchase essential back-to-school items, including uniforms.
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is developing new rules for tokenized gold as part of a broader digital asset strategy to maintain London's leading position in global gold trading.
Thames Water paid its finance chief, Steve Buck, a £1m signing-on fee in July, despite the utility company grappling with approximately £20bn in debt and facing potential temporary nationalisation.
Thames Water has paid its chief financial officer, Steve Buck, a £1m signing fee despite intense financial scrutiny and a ban on performance-related bonuses due to environmental failings. This payment has sparked outrage and renewed calls for nationalisation of the strugg…
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is reportedly developing a regulatory framework for tokenized gold, including its potential use as collateral in wholesale markets.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to bring forward legislation making subscriptions easier to cancel and outlawing misleading 'pretend prices' in shops, aiming to alleviate cost of living pressures.
Nearly a third of British manufacturers experienced a cyber-attack in the past year, leading to lost production time and increased costs, according to a MakeUK survey. Only half of these companies have a plan to respond to such incidents, despite the growing threat.
Britain faces a crisis due to chronic underinvestment in young people, leading to a generation cut adrift and significant economic costs. A new review highlights the need for a 'preventive state' to reverse the trend.
England and Wales are experiencing severe drought conditions, with July 2026 being the driest in nearly two centuries, raising concerns about the UK's future water supply.
Accell, the Dutch parent company of iconic Nottingham bike manufacturer Raleigh, has initiated insolvency proceedings after exhausting all financial options.
A woman was arrested after four men were stabbed in Covent Garden, a busy central London area popular with tourists, in a suspected 'mental health related incident', police said.
The UK government is overhauling its £90bn public procurement system to prioritize job creation, particularly for young people, by doubling the weighting given to social value criteria in contract awards.
Britain's AstraZeneca is in discussions to acquire its US rival Bristol Myers Squibb in a potential $400bn deal, which would create one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies.
Andy Burnham's plan to devolve power by sharing income tax with regional mayors faces significant challenges, including the UK's highly centralized fiscal system and the weakened capacity of many local councils.
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee is expected to hold its benchmark rate at 3.75% for a fifth consecutive meeting, citing global political and economic uncertainty.
Heathrow Airport has been permitted by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to recoup £320m spent on its third runway expansion plan. This cost will be recovered through higher airline charges, potentially increasing airfares for passengers over the next 20-25 years.
Games Workshop reported record pre-tax profit of £275.7m as it confirmed horror director Mike Flanagan will help adapt Warhammer 40,000 for Amazon, alongside Henry Cavill.
Leading climate scientists are urging Prime Minister Andy Burnham to reject new North Sea oil drilling, citing his past ambitious climate pledges as Mayor of Greater Manchester and the escalating climate crisis.
Hundreds dressed in red recreate Kate Bush’s Wuthering Heights dance
Hundreds of people in red recreated Kate Bush's iconic 'Wuthering Heights' dance at Folkestone Harbour Arm, as part of 'The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever 2026', a global event celebrating the song and fostering community.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged "unwavering" UK support for Ukraine ahead of meeting President Volodymyr Zelensky, his first international visitor since taking office. The UK will share intellectual property for its "Stone Cloak" electronic warfare system, enablin…
United Kingdom gymnast Gabriel Langton suffered a headfirst fall from the horizontal bar during the Commonwealth Games men's team final, leading to a concussion and hospitalisation. He was conscious and speaking with doctors after the incident.
Hosepipe bans across England have become a political flashpoint, with anger directed at water companies losing 3bn litres daily to leaks and at AI datacentres consuming vast water supplies.
Outsourcer Mitie has agreed to a £3.1bn takeover by OCS Group, with its board recommending shareholders accept a 44.7% premium offer. This marks the latest London-listed company to be acquired this year.
A cross-party group of UK lawmakers has initiated a parliamentary inquiry into the banking challenges faced by crypto and digital asset businesses, examining restricted access to accounts and payments.
New UK Chancellor John Healey faces immense pressure to tackle Britain's cost-of-living crisis, inheriting a challenging economic outlook with little time to act. The article proposes direct interventions to lower essential prices and tax reforms to fund them.
Andy Burnham plans to establish 'No 10 North' in Manchester to devolve power, mirroring the BBC's successful move to Salford. Other government bodies and Channel 4 have also relocated operations outside London.
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces significant economic challenges, including weak growth, regional divisions, and a cost of living crisis, as he pledges to deliver "good growth in every postcode" through reindustrialisation and devolution.
A report by the Pensions Commission reveals 15 million people in the UK are not saving enough for retirement, with many fearing they may never be able to stop working due to financial pressures.