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Sunshine and Rate Cuts Boost August Sales, But Retailers Fear a Tax-Hit Christmas

The latest UK retail sales data reveals a positive August trend. Sales increased by 3.1% compared to last year. Consequently, this marks a solid performance for...

Fiscal Credibility Tested Ahead of Reeves’ Autumn Budget

Fiscal credibility is the central theme for Chancellor Rachel Reeves. She confidently announced her November Budget date. This happened amidst significant political and economic...

UK Construction Sector Downturn Extends into an Eighth Month

The UK construction sector downturn persists. Output fell again in August. This marks the eighth consecutive month of decline. New data from S&P Global...

Government Advocates for UK Steel Industry Consolidation Through Private Merger

The UK government currently supports a major merger. This plan involves all the country's steel companies. However, ministers firmly reject full nationalisation. Instead, they...

UK Pharma Investment Crisis: Industry Warns of Exodus Over NHS Drug Pricing Row

Britain's life sciences sector appears world-class. It boasts two pharmaceutical giants. AstraZeneca and GSK are global leaders. The country also has top-tier universities. However,...

Rising UK Borrowing Costs: 30-Year Government Debt Hits 27-Year High Amid Economic Pressure

The UK's financial situation is causing major concern. Rising UK borrowing costs are making headlines. The focus is on the 30-year gilt yield. This is the...

Nuclear Power Lifespan Extended for Two UK Plants

Energy giant EDF has announced a significant extension. Consequently, the nuclear power lifespan for two UK plants is prolonged. Heysham 1 and Hartlepool will...

UK Debt Crisis Intensifies as Borrowing Costs Soar

The UK government faces a significant financial challenge. Consequently, a UK debt crisis is now intensifying. Thirty-year government bond yields hit a twenty-seven-year high. They reached...

Political Exploitation of Fear Condemned by UK Women

Prominent British women have issued a strong condemnation. They accuse right-wing politicians of political exploitation of fear. An open letter criticizes attempts to link immigration...

UK Borrowing Costs Soar, Squeezing Chancellor’s Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces intense new pressure. Consequently, UK borrowing costs have hit a twenty-seven-year high. The yield on thirty-year government bonds reached 5.68%. This marks...

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