The Background of the Brexit Reset Deal In a landmark shift signaling a new era of UK-EU relations, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the Brexit “reset” deal on May 19, …
Economy
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Economy
Chinese Companies Turn to Singapore Stock Exchange Amid Rising US-China Trade Tensions
by James CarterIn a significant shift shaped by global geopolitics, a growing number of Chinese companies are turning their gaze toward Singapore’s stock exchange to expand their market presence and mitigate rising …
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Economy
Poundland to Be Sold for £1: 200 Stores Face Closure and Thousands of Jobs at Risk
by Darren SmithPoundland, one of Britain’s most iconic discount retailers, is on the verge of a massive shake-up as its parent company prepares to offload it for just £1. This symbolic sale …
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Economy
Keir Starmer Set for Major U-Turn on Winter Fuel Payments Amid Party Pressure and Public Backlash
by James CarterLabour Faces Backlash Over Pensioner Benefit Cuts Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is reportedly preparing to reverse the controversial decision to means-test Winter Fuel Payments following widespread criticism from voters, …
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Economy
Coinbase Soars on S&P 500 Inclusion Before Cyberattack Wipes Out Gains: What Investors Need to Know
by Darren SmithA Week of Euphoria and Alarm for Coinbase Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN), the largest publicly traded cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, had a whirlwind week after a major announcement was …
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Economy
Rachel Reeves Urged to Reform ‘Unfair’ ISA Penalties as Britons Face 25% Withdrawal Charges
by Darren SmithCalls Grow for ISA Rule Overhaul Amid Rising Saver Penalties Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under increasing pressure to reform what critics are calling “unfair” ISA withdrawal penalties, particularly those associated …
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The EuroMillions jackpot is now a jaw-dropping £129 million after no one matched all five main numbers and two Lucky Stars in the latest draw. Lottery fans across the UK …
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Economy
U.S. Targets U.K. Pork, Poultry, and Seafood Markets in Expanding Trade Deal Amid British Farmers’ Fears
by James CarterThe United States is eyeing major expansion into the United Kingdom’s pork, poultry, rice, and seafood markets as part of evolving post-Brexit trade negotiations. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins revealed …
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Economy
Pound Falls to 1.3176 Against Dollar Amid Market Shifts: What It Means for the UK Economy and Investors
by Darren SmithThe British Pound has taken a notable dip in global foreign exchange markets, sliding to 1.3176 against the US Dollar—a decline of -0.97% from the previous day’s close. This movement …
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On May 8, 2025, global financial markets responded with optimism to the announcement of a new trade agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom. President Donald Trump described …