Turning your current home loan into a stepping stone toward property investment might sound like a complex move—but for many Australians, it’s a smart way to grow their wealth. Refinancing to access equity in your existing property can provide the funding needed to purchase an
Parliament is to be recalled this Saturday for an emergency debate on the future of British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant, as the government considers taking control of the business to safeguard jobs and the UK’s industrial capacity. The unexpected move comes just days after MPs left Westminster
Anti-DEI Policies Threaten Opportunities for UK Youth, Says Social Mobility Charity CEOIn an increasingly globalized world, policies originating from other countries can have unintended consequences on the UK’s youth. According to Leila Thomas, CEO and Founder of the award-winning social mobility charity Urban Synergy, the
The unprecedented scale of Western sanctions imposed on Russia has not just tested Moscow’s economic resilience—it has catalyzed significant shifts in the global financial landscape. As countries observe Russia’s financial isolation, many are reconsidering their exposure to a dollar-dominated system that can be weaponized against
The price of gold soared to an all-time high on Friday, reaching $3,223.72 per ounce, as investors rushed to the safe-haven asset amid rising geopolitical tensions and a sharp escalation in the trade war between the US and China. China raised tariffs on American imports to
London’s iconic Bond Street has reclaimed its position as Europe’s most expensive shopping street, thanks to a sharp rise in demand for prime retail space among global luxury brands. According to new research from Savills, prime headline rents on Bond Street surged 20% in 2023, reaching
The UK economy recorded stronger-than-expected growth of 0.5% in February, offering a welcome boost to business confidence and easing immediate fears that President Trump’s global tariff policy would constrain British output. Figures released on Friday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed broad-based expansion across
Northern Ireland bus manufacturer Wrightbus is set to supply up to 1,000 zero-emission buses across the UK as it embarks on a significant expansion programme, increasing production by 40% and creating 1,000 new jobs over the next two years. The Ballymena-based firm also revealed plans to
The UK labour market saw the sharpest rise in jobseekers since 2020 in March, as fewer job vacancies and a growing wave of redundancies pushed more people into the market, according to the latest data from KPMG and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). The rise
Former Conservative cabinet minister Penny Mordaunt has come under fire after accepting a paid consultancy role with British American Tobacco (BAT), one of the world’s largest tobacco firms — a move described by critics as incompatible with public health responsibilities. Mordaunt, who previously held ministerial roles
The Conservative Party has launched the next phase of its Policy Renewal Programme, with a renewed focus on business. Speaking today, Andrew Griffith MP, the Shadow Secretary of State for Business and Trade, unveiled plans for what he calls the biggest review and engagement process with
Birmingham-based GINA, a private sexual trauma-crisis organization, has been awarded nearly £20,000 from the Young Gamechangers Fund to expand its support services for survivors of sexual violence. This funding, provided by the Co-op Foundation and delivered by Restless Development and Global Fund for Children, will