The UK’s long-running “risk premium” in financial markets appears to be unwinding, with economists claiming investors are regaining confidence in Rachel Reeves’ fiscal strategy — and that the shift could save taxpayers billions of pounds over the next five years. New analysis from the Institute for
Policy uncertainty in Westminster is weighing heavily on Britain’s small business sector, according to one of the City’s most influential bankers. Kunal Shah, co-head of Goldman Sachs International, warned that a lack of clarity over taxation and employment laws is creating an “overhang” that is discouraging
A major US defence technology company is preparing to manufacture next-generation autonomous fighter drones for the British Army on the Isle of Wight, marking one of the most significant foreign defence investments in UK aerospace in years. California-based Anduril Industries, the fast-rising defence start-up valued at
Americans spent nearly $2.64 billion on OnlyFans in 2025, cementing the United States as the platform’s largest and most lucrative market, new analysis reveals. Finbold, using data published by analytics firm OnlyGuider, calculated the figures across the first 334 days of the year, and the scale
Disabled consumers across the UK continue to face significant barriers when trying to access products, services and customer support, according to new research published today by the Business Disability Forum (BDF). The findings, based on a survey of over 1,000 disabled adults, reveal that more than
Businesses are preparing to sharply increase their investment in artificial intelligence next year, even as concerns around data privacy, regulatory compliance and security risks continue to weigh heavily on IT leaders. New research from enterprise content management platform Storyblok shows that nine in ten companies plan
London Family Faces Race Against Time to Save 9-Month-Old Daughter with Spinal Muscular AtrophyLondon, UK – The family of 9-month-old Aiyla is facing a heartbreaking humanitarian crisis. Their daughter has been diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) type 1, one of the most aggressive and
Residents in Surrey and Hampshire are rallying together to oppose Farnborough Airport’s proposed expansion, citing concerns over the detrimental effects it will have on their communities. The airport, which primarily caters to private jet users, is seeking to increase weekend and Bank holiday flights from
NatWest has surpassed its headline commitment to lend £2 billion to women-led businesses by the end of 2025, announcing that it has already delivered £2.84 billion in funding across more than 55,900 loans. The achievement comes a full year ahead of schedule and reinforces the bank’s
SpaceX is gearing up for what could become one of the largest stock market debuts in history, with Elon Musk reportedly preparing to take the rocket maker public as early as next year at a valuation of around $1.5 trillion. If the flotation proceeds as planned,
Folkestone, UK – Plamil Foods, a leading producer of ethical and inclusive chocolate, has announced the launch of its new Easter Egg collection set to hit shelves on Wednesday, 10 December 2025. The collection, which complements the brand’s recently introduced 40g bar range, features a
The Trump administration is preparing to impose one of the most stringent travel-screening requirements in modern US history, with foreign tourists set to be required to hand over five years of their social media history before they are allowed to enter the country. The proposal, filed