Liverpool has become the latest UK city to introduce a visitor levy, with hoteliers voting to impose a £2-per-room, per-night charge on overnight stays. The decision, backed by 59% of 83 hotels in a ballot organised by Accommodation BID, is expected to generate around £9.2 million over four years, with[Read More…]

On a crisp Thursday morning, Totnes hums with life. The south Devon market town is alive with live music spilling onto the streets and locals and visitors alike enjoying al fresco dining outside independent eateries. The high street is a vibrant tapestry of over 125 independent businesses serving a community[Read More…]

The United Kingdom and India have signed a far-reaching Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that is set to redefine their economic and strategic relationship in a world marked by supply chain turmoil and rising protectionism. While many will focus narrowly on tariff reductions and sector quotas, this deal carries significance well[Read More…]

The UK government has announced a £65 million package to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure, aiming to improve access for drivers and businesses and support economic growth. The investment is intended to break down barriers to electric vehicle adoption and expand charging access across the UK. A significant portion of[Read More…]

The mayor of the West Midlands has pledged to address the growing shortage of skilled workers needed to support the region’s emerging green industries, outlining plans aimed at strengthening the economy while transitioning toward net-zero targets. Richard Parker committed to acting on a report by Coventry University that warned of[Read More…]

Financial markets around the world are preparing for a pivotal week shaped by fresh United States trade tariffs, critical inflation data from leading economies, and a high-profile Group of Twenty meeting that has raised doubts about its ability to drive meaningful change. United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s revived tariff[Read More…]

Humber Freeport has appointed Richard Beason as its new head of investment, tasking him with spearheading efforts to draw in fresh business and accelerate economic development across the Humber region. Richard Beason has joined Humber Freeport as Head of Investment, after serving as Economic Development Manager at Selby District Council[Read More…]

The Department for Transport has confirmed that four significant road projects in the East of England will move forward over the next two years, while ten additional schemes remain under review for potential funding if they can prove both viable and cost-effective. Confirmed projects include upgrades to the Lower Thames[Read More…]

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves is under growing pressure to defend Labour’s economic record after new data revealed that the United Kingdom economy contracted for the second straight month, fueling investor anxiety and casting doubt on claims of a stable recovery. Official figures from the Office for National Statistics[Read More…]

The Bank of England has confirmed that it will continue tracking trends in cash use via its regular consumer surveys, to help assess declining acceptance and its effects on vulnerable people such as older adults, those experiencing digital exclusion and survivors of economic abuse. While the government has acknowledged concerns,[Read More…]