The Price of Protection: Why the Zero-Hours Reform Carries a £2.9bn Bill
A sweeping overhaul of UK employment law aims to provide workers with unprecedented security, but th...
UK economy
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UK Economy Gains Traction in Second Quarter, but the 'Honeymoon Period' May Be Short-Lived
The UK economy expanded by 0.6% between April and June, building on the momentum seen earlier this y...
The October Budget: Navigating the £22bn 'Black Hole' in UK Finances
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has officially marked October 30th on the calendar for a high-stakes fiscal...
The King of the North: How the South’s Boardrooms View the Rise of Andy Burnham
While Andy Burnham has cemented his role as a champion for Greater Manchester, his 'King of the Nort...
£2 Bus Fare Cap: A Lifeline for Commuters and a Boost for the High Street
A major government initiative will see the majority of bus fares across England capped at just £2, o...
The Silent Crisis: Why 7.4 Million UK Households are Choosing Between Heat and Food
A new report reveals the staggering scale of the UK's cost-of-living crisis, with millions of famili...
A Small Win for the Treasury? UK June Borrowing Dips, but the Fiscal Mountain Remains Steep
UK government borrowing came in lower than analysts anticipated this June, offering a brief respite...
From Defence to Dominance: John Healey's Unprecedented Path to Chancellor
In a rapid and unexpected political pivot, John Healey has been appointed Chancellor of the Excheque...
“I’d Rather Not Leave the House”: The High Price of Stepping Out in a Debt-Heavy Economy
As the cost of living continues to squeeze household margins, a growing number of people are choosin...
Beijing Blasts UK's British Steel Move, Reigniting Economic Tensions
A recent decision to nationalise British Steel has drawn sharp criticism from Beijing, escalating an...
Unlocking Your Savings Potential: A Deeper Dive into the Latest ISA and Lifetime ISA Reforms
Significant updates to ISAs and Lifetime ISAs are poised to transform how Britons manage their tax-e...
A House Divided? Reeves Tells Burnham to 'Stick to the Plan' on Economic Strategy
Tensions are simmering within the Labour party as Chancellor Rachel Reeves pushes back against Andy...