Chancellor Rachel Reeves has downplayed fears of escalating protectionism under Donald Trump’s anticipated new trade tariffs, reaffirming Britain’s commitment to a robust economic relationship with the United States. In her first comments following Mr Trump’s re-election, Reeves emphasized the UK’s intent to uphold “free and open trade” between the two countries. Amid speculation over Trump’s pledge to impose steep tariffs—up ...
The UK’s used car market continues to grow, as more cash-conscious consumers opt for second-hand vehicles over new ones, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Transactions in the used car market rose by 4.3% year-on-year from July to September, with 1.96 million sales recorded. Notably, sales of electric vehicles (EVs) surged by 57%, reaching 53,423 transactions ...
While exact numbers are nearly impossible to nail down, it is widely accepted that somewhere between 4 million and 5 million people are employed in the global gambling sector. This includes ancillary jobs such as software development, customer service, marketing, and content creation. The industry continues to boom and more and more professionals want to be a part of it. ...
Are you sure your computer is really secure? With cyber threats increasing, improving your computer’s security is more important then ever. In this article, we’ll explore essential steps you can take to protect your system from hackers, malware, and other online dangers. Install Antivirus Software One of the first lines of defense for your computer is reliable antivirus software. Why ...
Personal injury claims allow victims of negligent acts to obtain fair compensation when injured in a car accident, workplace accident, or product injury. Personal injury claims help cover essential costs such as medical bills and lost wages as well as ongoing care should it become necessary, but personal injury litigation goes further by holding those at fault accountable so victims ...
Asda is mandating that head office employees work on-site at least three days a week, while also announcing job cuts to streamline operations and stabilise its market position. The changes, communicated in an internal email by interim CEO Lord Rose, affect over 5,000 staff across Leeds and Leicester, taking effect from January 2025. Since Asda’s £6.8 billion sale to the ...
The pound fell sharply against the dollar, dropping 1.4% to $1.285—its lowest in two months—as traders adjusted to the news of Donald Trump’s projected return to the White House. Known for his “America First” policies, Trump’s victory sent the dollar soaring, with gains of 2% against the euro and 1.8% versus the yen. Investors are betting that his plans for ...
Pub chain JD Wetherspoon has warned that pint prices may increase as the company faces a £60 million surge in costs following Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s Budget. Founder Sir Tim Martin highlighted that rising costs from National Insurance (NI) and national living wage hikes are putting substantial pressure on the hospitality sector, prompting many pub businesses to consider price increases. Martin ...
The UK Treasury may have breached the law by withholding £9.5 billion in spending pressures ahead of Jeremy Hunt’s final Budget in March, according to Richard Hughes, head of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). Hughes suggested that vital financial data on departmental budgets, required by the OBR under the Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011, was not shared, ...
Farming leaders and suppliers are warning that Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s inheritance tax on farming assets exceeding £1 million could undermine Britain’s food security, making the UK more dependent on foreign imports. Senior business figures, including Nigel Murray, managing director of Booths supermarket, have voiced concerns that the tax changes could erode incentives for domestic food production, potentially leading to higher ...