Interest rates may need to rise this year, says Bank of England economist
Interest rates may need to increase this year to keep rising prices under control, according to the Bank of England’s chief economist. Huw Pill, who is from Cardiff, told the…
Oil prices RISE by 5% as US-Iran ceasefire “Is over” says President Trump after the war resumes
Oil prices have jumped by more than 5% after US President Donald Trump declared that the fragile ceasefire agreement with Iran had collapsed. Last night we saw over 75+ strikes…
250 Years Ago, Britain lost America. Today, It Can’t Afford to Lose Its Friendship
By Archie Weeks – Founder & Editor As Americans mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the celebrations are about far more than fireworks, parades and patriotism. For…
Evri says it is suing BBC for £1.2m over Panorama programme “Where’s my parcel?”
Evri seeks £1.2m in libel case against BBC over Panorama documentary Parcel delivery company Evri is pursuing a libel claim against the BBC, seeking around £1.2 million in damages over…
Halifax Brand to Disappear After 173 Years as Lloyds Banking Group Unifies Retail Banking
The historic Halifax banking brand will disappear after more than 170 years, with all customer accounts set to be transferred under the Lloyds name as part of a major rebranding…
UK Business Confidence Falls as Firms Warn of Weak Demand and Rising Costs
30 June 2026 Business confidence across the UK has fallen again as firms report growing concern about weak demand, persistent cost pressures and an uncertain outlook for the wider economy,…
NATO Agrees Landmark Defence Spending Increase as Global Security Challenges Intensify
NATO Agrees Landmark Defence Spending Increase as Global Security Challenges Intensify 25 June 2026 NATO member states have agreed to a significant increase in defence spending, marking one of the…
Southern, Thameslink and Other Rail Services Return to Public Ownership
From 31 May 2026, some of Britain’s busiest rail services, including Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern, and Gatwick Express, have transferred into public ownership as part of the Government’s railway reform…
Eastbourne unveils £20 million community-led regeneration plan
Eastbourne residents will have a direct say in how up to £20 million of government funding is invested in the town over the next decade following the launch of the…
More than one million young people are out of work or education, the highest number since late 2013
More than one million 16 to 24-year-olds in the UK were not in employment, education or training (NEET) in the first three months of 2026, according to new figures from…