Business + Money

As the market closed on Wednesday, the FTSE 100 share index closed at 8,354.05 points – its highest-ever level. So, if the UK is struggling, why is the UK stock market doing so well? FTSE 100 Isn’t the Economy To begin with, the FTSE 100 isn’t a measure of the UK economy. It’s a market … Read more

Tired of the same old economic giants? Across the UK, a new league of counties is stepping up, blending opportunities with quality of life. Whether you’re looking to plant roots or shake up your scenery, here are 20 places where the economy is as lively as the locale. 1. Cornwall Cornwall isn’t just about stunning … Read more

Rising borrowing costs and high inflation blamed for expected rent rise according to a leading think tank. Predictions from the Resolution Foundation say that there are ‘significant housing cost rises yet to come’. Borrowing Costs Highest in Almost Two Decades Following the interest spike caused by the disastrous Truss and Kwarteng budget, anyone with a … Read more

In a UK first move, Manchester has raised £2.8m by introducing a tourist tax. The money will be spent on marketing and maintenance of the city.  How Much is the Tourist Tax? The tax is better known as the ‘City Visitor Charge’, and it’s a £1 per room, per night fee. It was first introduced … Read more

According to reports, the Prime Minister was left “furious” with General Sir Patrick Sanders after he recently warned the public could face conscription if Britain was to go into an all-out conflict with Russia. UK Army Size Controversy Emerges General Sir Patrick Sanders recently claimed that the British army is too small to fight a … Read more

The London Borough of Havering was on the brink of financial collapse just weeks ago, but a loan of £54 million has now been accepted. With 26 councils in the UK teetering on the verge of bankruptcy, others won’t be so lucky. Budget Approval Amid Crisis Havering Council successfully signed off its budget after the … Read more

Considering the UK is struggling with illegal immigration and self-imposed Brexit, the Home Office has released its new Statement of Changes.  New Statement Released Understanding immigration rules can be complicated at the best of times, but with the implementation of a 180-page statement, it is becoming difficult for all to grasp the new rules correctly. … Read more

Bank of England insider Megan Greene’s bold stance on interest rates disrupts market expectations, highlighting persistent inflationary pressures amidst divergent economic conditions. Here’s the full story. Nasty Shocks The UK economy has experienced a series of nasty shocks recently, with a cost-of-living crisis squeezing living standards, glacial wage growth, and the country officially being back … Read more

Following a disastrous set of local election results, the Tories are urged to move to the Right. Having lost a significant amount of vote share on issues such as immigration and tax rates, some Tories are urging a re-think to strategy. Reform Eating into Vote Share The biggest beneficiary of the Tory deserters is Reform. … Read more

Reform UK leader Richard Tice has slammed the party’s recent defeat in the Rochdale by-election, saying that the public need to know the “truth” about the election that allegedly had “implications for our democracy.” Tice Alleges Election Misconduct Richard Tice, leader of the right-wing political party Reform UK, asserted that the Rochdale by-election was not … Read more