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Lloyds Accused of Failing Small Businesses After Cutting Lending

Lloyds Bank is facing fresh accusations from whistleblowers and former business clients who claim the bank failed thousands of small firms by cutting back...

UK Relaxes Car Industry Rules Ahead of 2030 Petrol Vehicle Ban in Response to US Tariffs

The UK government has eased electric vehicle (EV) sales targets in a move aimed at supporting the car industry, following new US tariffs that...

Reeves Under Pressure to Relax Fiscal Rules Amid Trump Tariffs Shock

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing renewed pressure to loosen her strict fiscal rules, as the fallout from Donald Trump’s global tariff regime threatens to...

Jaguar and Land Rover Pauses US Shipments Amid Tariff Fallout

Jaguar Land Rover has announced a temporary halt to all US-bound shipments as it works to navigate new trading terms following tariffs imposed by...

Japan Owned UK Glass Factory at Risk of Closure, Threatening 250 Jobs

A glass factory in Wigan that produces fibreglass for electric cars and wind turbines faces closure and the loss of 250 jobs unless its...

Heathrow Faced Warnings Before Substation Fire That Shut Down Airport

Heathrow Airport was warned about vulnerabilities in its power supply just days before a fire at a major substation forced the closure of the...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves Defends £40bn Tax Hike, Citing £25bn NHS Boost and Falling Waiting Lists

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has defended the government’s £40bn package of tax increases unveiled in last autumn’s budget, stating that the move enabled a vital...

UK Auto Industry Seeks Government Support as Trump Tariffs Threaten Sector

British car manufacturers are urgently calling for government assistance as hopes dwindle for a last-minute deal to avoid punishing 25% U.S. tariffs set to...

Chancellor Reeves Faces Tough Balancing Act Amid Economic Pressures

The Chancellor has ruled out tax increases and a return to austerity ahead of the upcoming economic statement, emphasizing that it is "definitely not...

UK Government Faces Backlash Over Forced Labour Loophole in Energy Bill

The UK government has pledged to tackle forced labour in supply chains after a Commons vote removed protections from the Great British Energy bill....

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