The UK government has launched an updated trade strategy designed to make it easier for British businesses to export goods and services abroad, with the potential to unlock £5 billion in new opportunities. The revised plan, announced by Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch, aims to remove practical barriers that[Read More…]

The UK government has announced plans to limit the authority of the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS), a move that signals a significant shift in the balance of power between financial institutions and consumers. Economic Secretary to the Treasury Bim Afolami stated that ministers are preparing to restrict the ombudsman’s ability[Read More…]

Local bus services in England continue to shrink, despite government investment aimed at improving access and reliability. A new report from the National Audit Office highlights an ongoing decline in coverage and usage, with total bus mileage outside London falling by 15% since 2019. Passenger numbers have also struggled to[Read More…]