The British pound is on track for its sharpest monthly decline in almost two years, falling 3.6% against the US dollar in July as the UK currency faces pressure from both economic headwinds and shifting global sentiment. Sterling’s slide is its worst monthly performance since September 2023, when it dropped 3.7%, and comes close to … Read more
Residential property transactions rose in June 2025, providing a welcome boost to Chancellor Rachel Reeves and signalling growing confidence in the housing market. According to HMRC’s latest monthly property statistics, 95,080 residential properties were sold in June, with commercial transactions also showing an upward trend at 10,190 sales. The figures suggest activity in both sectors … Read more
Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff regime is set to face a crucial legal test on Thursday morning, just hours before a major wave of new import duties is scheduled to take effect. The case could determine whether the former president’s aggressive trade policy, justified under emergency powers, can legally stand. In an extraordinary full-bench hearing, all … Read more
Jeremy Clarkson has revealed a bovine tuberculosis (TB) outbreak has struck his Diddly Squat Farm in Oxfordshire, leaving him and his team “absolutely devastated.” The infection, which affects cattle and not humans, will force the culling of at least three animals, including a cow currently pregnant with twins. The 65-year-old broadcaster-turned-farmer shared the news on … Read more
Britain’s leading retailers have issued a stark warning to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, saying that further tax rises in the autumn budget would almost certainly lead to higher shop prices, adding pressure to struggling households and worsening inflation. In a survey of retail industry finance directors published by the British Retail Consortium (BRC), two-thirds of respondents … Read more
The UK government is preparing to introduce sweeping legislation to clamp down on late payments, in what it describes as the “toughest laws on late payments” among G7 nations. The proposed rules will include a maximum 60-day payment term—eventually reduced to 45 days—for large companies paying small suppliers, and mandatory interest charges for late payments. … Read more
For pupils with special educational needs (SEN), the right learning environment can make all the difference. While some children thrive in busy, open-plan classrooms, others need quieter, more structured spaces that reduce sensory overload and support emotional regulation. To meet these needs, more schools are turning to modular classrooms—flexible, purpose-built spaces that can be tailored … Read more
Between them, the six countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council – namely Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE – are the main hub of business and tourism in the Middle East region. Yet, despite their close ties and geographical proximity, each has maintained separate visa systems for travellers up till now. That … Read more
In today’s fast-moving digital economy, small businesses are always looking for ways to stay competitive without ballooning their budgets. One of the most transformative tools they’ve begun to embrace is the AI chat assistant. Powered by large language models like those behind platforms such as Deepseek, these virtual assistants are quickly becoming essential to improving … Read more
As more Bank of England (BoE) interest rate cuts are expected to take place over the second half of 2025, it’s time to assess whether it’s time to take a fresh look at your investment strategy. Following a period where the BoE began hiking rates in late 2021 as a result of rising inflation, a … Read more