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UK Economy Contracts for Second Consecutive Month in Early Test for New Chancellor

The UK economy shrank by 0.1% in May, marking the second consecutive monthly decline and raising concerns about the country’s…

High Street Bank Closures Surge as UK Entrepreneurs Turn to Digital Finance Platforms

England has seen a dramatic contraction in its high street banking network, with more than 3,700 bank branches closing since…

UK Government Scraps Zonal Electricity Pricing Plans After Two-Year Review

The UK government has formally abandoned its proposed “zonal pricing” system for electricity, bringing an end to a contentious two-year…

UK Government Strikes Major Digital Deal with Google Cloud to Modernise Public Services

The UK Government has announced a landmark strategic partnership with Google Cloud aimed at overhauling outdated public sector IT systems,…

Millions of UK Households Face Mortgage Payment Increases by 2028, Bank of England Warns

More than 3.6 million UK households are expected to face higher monthly mortgage payments over the next three years, according…

UK’s Digital Divide Widens as Regional SMEs Struggle for Support

Efforts to “level up” the UK economy are under increasing scrutiny as a growing digital divide emerges between small and…

Apple Appeals Record €500 Million EU Fine Over App Store Practices

Apple has formally appealed a landmark €500 million fine imposed by the European Commission, deepening a legal and regulatory standoff…

£2 Million Innovate UK Funding Powers AI Solutions to Tackle Environmental Challenges

Six pioneering projects using artificial intelligence and big data have moved from concept to real-world impact, thanks to £2 million…

Coalition Urges UK Government to Scrap VAT on Repaired Electronics to Curb E-Waste

A coalition of 25 businesses, charities and community organisations is urging the UK government to scrap the 20% VAT rate…

Trump Predicts Possible Gaza Ceasefire Deal Next Week Amid Rising Civilian Deaths

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed cautious optimism about reaching a Gaza ceasefire agreement as early as next week, after…