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 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…]

Plans to construct two new nuclear reactors at Torness, Scotland’s last operational nuclear power station, have been brought forward marking a significant potential shift in the nation’s long-term energy strategy. The development could double the site’s current workforce and secure a new era of clean, reliable power generation. Situated near[Read More…]

The UK’s first Universal Studios theme park has moved a significant step closer to becoming reality, with the entertainment giant launching formal registration portals for prospective employees and suppliers. The landmark project, expected to deliver a £50 billion boost to the UK economy, marks one of the most ambitious entertainment[Read More…]

The United Kingdom has outlined a new strategic approach to China, aiming to build a “secure and resilient” trade and investment relationship while reinforcing national security safeguards against increasing threats posed by Beijing. This refined stance follows the release of the UK government’s “China audit,” a comprehensive review of bilateral[Read More…]

Amazon has announced an unprecedented £40 billion investment in the United Kingdom over the next three years, its largest to date in the country. The investment signals a significant vote of confidence in the UK’s long-term economic potential and is poised to create thousands of jobs, expand infrastructure, and accelerate[Read More…]

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is considering major reforms that could compel Google to offer consumers the ability to choose rival search engines, a move that could reshape the digital landscape and reduce the tech giant’s near-monopoly on online search. Under a new digital competition regime, the CMA[Read More…]

June 23, 2025, marks nine years since the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union. As the anniversary passes, a comprehensive audit of the economic impact has confirmed what many economists predicted at the time: Brexit has significantly weakened the UK’s public finances by an estimated £40 billion. The[Read More…]

The UK Government’s newly launched industrial strategy has been met with enthusiasm from Scottish leaders, who see it as a pivotal moment for investment, innovation, and long-term economic growth. Scottish Secretary Ian Murray described the strategy as offering “brilliant opportunities” for Scotland, highlighting its central role in the UK’s economic[Read More…]

In 1998, British Airways redefined the standards of premium air travel with a bold and unprecedented vision: to create the world’s first fully flat bed in business class. At a time when recliners were considered the height of luxury, the airline launched “Project Dusk,” tasking London-based design firm Tangerine with[Read More…]