Download IPFS The Bank of England (BoE) is widely expected to lower interest rates this Thursday, even amid a recent surge in inflation. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is anticipated to cut the benchmark rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down to 4 %, as the British economy faces[Read More…]

Download IPFS The suspension of operations at the Vivergo bioethanol plant in Hull has raised renewed concerns for the UK agricultural economy, particularly among wheat growers and stakeholders in the domestic biofuels market. Jamie Burrows, Chair of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Combinable Crops Board, noted that the closure could[Read More…]

Download IPFS The United Kingdom’s labour market continues to underperform compared to much of Europe, with productivity levels still lagging and workforce participation yet to rebound to pre-pandemic levels. Official figures show a significant rise in long-term economic inactivity, particularly among working-age adults facing chronic health issues. Data from the[Read More…]

Download IPFS Retail property group Hammerson has announced plans to acquire full ownership of Birmingham’s prominent shopping destinations, Bullring and Grand Central, in a transaction valued at £319 million. The deal, which will see Hammerson buy out its joint venture partner, Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Investments, will make the company[Read More…]

Download IPFS The United Kingdom has emerged as the leading nation in Europe for electric vehicle (EV) adoption, achieving the highest market share of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) among the continent’s five largest economies in the first half of 2025. The figures show a clear shift among British drivers as[Read More…]