Download IPFS Two sub-national transport bodies (STBs) in the Southwest of England have announced a combined funding pot of £100,000 to support innovative rural transport schemes. The Western Gateway STB and Peninsula Transport STB are offering grants of up to £50,000 each to organisations, charities, businesses, and community groups. The[Read More…]

Download IPFS Millions of UK homeowners received some relief after the Bank of England cut its base interest rate from 4.5% to 4%. This marks the third consecutive rate cut in 2025 and lowers borrowing costs to their lowest level since early 2023. The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) reduced[Read More…]

Download IPFS Foreign hedge funds have built up influence in the UK government bond market, known as gilts, holding around £77 billion via gilt repo agreements, a substantial increase since 2018. This rise in foreign ownership has raised concerns among financial regulators and economists over the potential risks to the[Read More…]

Download IPFS Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping the future of work, with growing concerns that it could lead to significant job displacement across the UK. Dr Steve McCabe, a politics and economics expert, has warned that this latest technological revolution may not generate the new employment opportunities seen in[Read More…]