President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to eliminate the long-standing de minimis tariff exemption for low-value imports into the United States—significantly increasing costs for UK exporters, global e-commerce sellers, and American consumers buying inexpensive goods from overseas. From 29 August 2025, all goods entering
Millions of car buyers who were hoping for compensation over mis-sold motor finance have been denied redress following a significant ruling by the UK Supreme Court, in a partial victory for lenders that reins in what could have been a multibillion-pound scandal. The decision overturns core
Vancouver, Canada – In an exciting development for cricket in North America, the Canada Super 60 has announced that the iconic BC Place will serve as the official venue for its inaugural men’s and women’s tournaments. This historic announcement marks a major milestone for the
Gold Coast, Australia – August 1, 2025 – Michael Andrew Bankier, a renowned financial investment expert, speaker, and educator from Australia, has recently launched a new podcast and YouTube series aimed at providing practical advice on investing, decision-making, and personal growth. This series is an
Lauren Guthrie, entrepreneur and finalist from the first series of The Great British Sewing Bee, is weaving a bold new chapter for her Birmingham-based business, Guthrie & Ghani, following a transformative experience on the government-backed Help to Grow: Management Course. Guthrie, a leading figure in the
London, July 22, 2025 – A new trend in travel preferences has emerged, as more people are now choosing hotel stays based on the dining options available rather than the location.According to new research from KAYAK, the world’s leading travel search engine, and OpenTable, the
Australian motorbike enthusiast, Michael Bankier, is gearing up for an exciting tour of his homeland. Starting on Friday 1st August 2025, Bankier will embark on a journey that he describes as ‘the ride of a lifetime’. With a passion for motorbikes, Bankier plans to document
Meta and Microsoft have added a staggering $500 billion in combined market value overnight, following blockbuster earnings reports that exceeded Wall Street expectations and sent their share prices soaring. The surge marks a major milestone for both tech giants—and a moment of triumph for investors riding
Heathrow Airport has unveiled updated plans to build a third runway by 2039 at a revised cost of £21 billion—up from £14 billion in 2018—citing “construction inflation” and growing passenger demand. The proposal, submitted to the UK government for review, includes a 3,500-metre runway located to
Shadow Scottish secretary Andrew Bowie has called for an urgent policy review on North Sea oil and gas, following comments by former US President Donald Trump describing the region as “a treasure chest for the United Kingdom”. Trump’s remarks—made during a visit to Scotland earlier this
Labour’s former shadow chancellor Anneliese Dodds has called on the Treasury to consider a wealth tax ahead of this autumn’s budget, warning that the government cannot avoid “big decisions” on how to fund growing public spending demands. Dodds, who served under Keir Starmer and resigned earlier
Microsoft has become the second publicly traded company in history to reach a $4 trillion market valuation, propelled by booming demand for artificial intelligence and record performance from its cloud computing division. The milestone was reached on Thursday, just weeks after chipmaker Nvidia became the first