UK car and van production has fallen to its lowest level since 1953—excluding the pandemic shutdown—after a bruising six months for the automotive sector marked by uncertainty over US tariffs, factory closures, and confusion around new electric vehicle (EV) grants. Figures released by the Society of

The UK’s competition watchdog has said it will move to impose new rules on Apple and Google after designating them as holding “strategic market status”, a label reserved for firms with entrenched dominance in critical digital markets. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said the move

Santander UK is facing a growing backlash from small business owners after introducing charges to business accounts that were previously guaranteed to be “free for life” — prompting accusations of broken promises, misleading conduct, and possible regulatory scrutiny. An open letter submitted this week to Santander’s

The European Union and the United States are close to finalising a trade agreement that would impose 15 per cent tariffs on most EU exports, in a move designed to avert a broader trade war but still likely to sting key European industries. Diplomatic sources confirmed

Bereaved families will face increased financial and administrative pressure following the government’s decision to include pensions in inheritance tax (IHT) calculations from April 2027, despite widespread opposition from both the public and the pensions industry. Under the new rules, pension pots will be treated as part

The UK housing market is set for a subdued year, as both Savills and Rightmove cut their forecasts for house price growth in 2025, reflecting a combination of weak buyer activity, rising property supply, and lingering geopolitical uncertainty. Savills, one of the country’s leading estate agents,