Rachel Reeves, the UK’s first female Chancellor of the Exchequer, has found herself in a whirlwind of economic opportunity and political tension. With the inflation rate dropping to a surprising …
Economy
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Economy
Fears of State Pension Means-Testing Resurface as Bank of England Warns Ageing Population Is Dragging Down UK Economy
by Darren SmithThe prospect of means-testing the UK state pension is rapidly gaining attention once again, as the Bank of Englandplaces the blame for sluggish economic growth squarely on the shoulders of the country’s ageing population. …
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Economy
Santander to Slash Opening Hours at 36 UK Branches After Nationwide Closure Announcement
by Darren SmithIn a significant shift signaling the future of banking in Britain, Santander UK has announced it will halve the opening hours at 36 of its branches, following its decision to shut …
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Economy
UK Fishermen Blow Whistle as EU Boats Allegedly Plunder British Waters Without Checks
by Darren SmithBritish fishermen are sounding the alarm over what they claim is a shocking and unchecked exploitation of UK seas by European Union (EU) fishing vessels. Reports are surfacing that EU …
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Economy
Morrisons to Close 17 Stores and 52 Cafés in Major Restructuring — 365 Jobs at Risk
by Darren SmithLondon, UK — British supermarket giant Morrisons has announced a sweeping shake-up of its operations, confirming the closure of 17 convenience stores and 52 in-store cafés across the UK. The move …
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Economy
Ed Miliband Under Fire for Opposing Ban on Solar Panels Tied to Chinese Slave Labour
by Darren SmithEd Miliband faces criticism for opposing a ban on government use of Chinese solar panels allegedly linked to Uyghur slave labour. Is the UK compromising human rights for climate goals? …
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Economy
DWP State Pension Payment Dates to Change in April 2025 – Millions to Be Paid Early
by Darren SmithDWP confirms changes to state pension and benefit payment dates for April 2025 due to Easter bank holidays. Find out who’s affected, when you’ll get paid, and how to prepare …
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Economy
“Angela Rayner’s Employment Rights Bill Sparks Backlash: Inside Labour’s Bold Plan to Transform UK Workers’ Rights”
by Darren SmithAngela Rayner has found herself at the center of a political and economic firestorm. As Labour’s Deputy Leader, her proposed Employment Rights Bill has triggered alarm bells across the business …
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Economy
“Bank of England Holds Interest Rate at 4.5% – What It Means for Mortgages, Savings, and the UK Economy”
by Darren SmithThe Bank of England (BoE) has announced its decision to maintain the base interest rate at 4.5%, a move that holds significant implications for millions of Britons. This decision reflects the …
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Economy
Kemi Badenoch Raises Alarm Over ‘Emergency Budget’ After Keir Starmer Defends Labour’s Tax Raid
by Darren SmithThe UK political landscape is heating up as Kemi Badenoch, a prominent Conservative figure, sounds the alarm over a potential ’emergency Budget.’ This comes in response to Prime Minister Keir …