The United Kingdom is strengthening its position as a global hub for sustainable finance with a new initiative aimed at supporting banks and large corporations in developing robust transition plans. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband unveiled the proposals during London Climate Action Week, describing the move as key to “unlocking billions[Read More…]

The Senedd’s Equality and Social Justice Committee has issued a formal and strongly worded response opposing the UK Government’s proposed reforms to disability benefits. The move follows a letter from Disability Wales raising urgent concerns regarding the potential adverse effects of the changes on disabled individuals and families across Wales.[Read More…]

New trade strategy aims to unlock £5 billion in global opportunities for Britain’s high-value service sectors LONDON – The UK government has unveiled a comprehensive new trade strategy with a sharp focus on services exports, aiming to strengthen the country’s global economic presence and capitalize on its world-leading industries in[Read More…]

The University of Bradford is set to experience significant disruption as academic and professional services staff begin a 10-day strike in protest against sweeping financial cuts and planned redundancies. Organised by the University and College Union (UCU), the action begins Monday and will continue intermittently throughout July, amid growing tensions[Read More…]

Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) has officially filed to launch a Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF), signaling a major strategic shift into digital assets. The proposed “Truth Social Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF” would allocate 75% of its holdings to Bitcoin and 25% to Ethereum, and be listed on[Read More…]

Kingston, London – Dozens of residents from Kingston, Twickenham, and Richmond gathered outside Sir Ed Davey’s constituency office, to present a petition urging the Liberal Democrat leader to push for more decisive UK action in response to the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza. The petition, signed by 165 local residents,[Read More…]

The UK Government has announced a landmark Trade Strategy designed to enhance the country’s global trade footprint, support domestic industries, and drive economic growth. The new strategy aims to unlock £5 billion in export opportunities, expand UK Export Finance (UKEF) capacity to £80 billion, and establish the UK as the[Read More…]

Wiltshire Council has been thrust into the spotlight after the sudden discovery of a £5–6 million financial shortfall in its budget, an unexpected deficit that neither the current Liberal Democrat administration nor the previous Conservative leadership can fully explain. The revelation has triggered political tension, public concern, and urgent measures[Read More…]