Chancellor Rachel Reeves has indicated that further tax increases may be necessary following the UK’s 0.3% economic contraction in April 2025, the sharpest monthly decline since October 2023. This downturn, attributed to factors such as higher taxes and global trade uncertainties, has prompted concerns about the sustainability of public finances.[Read More…]

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled a sweeping £2 trillion spending review designed to “renew Britain” by investing heavily in the NHS, affordable housing, and national defence. Framed as a bold bid to reverse years of underinvestment, the plan prioritizes long-term economic resilience and improved public services, while signaling a shift[Read More…]

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled a significant spending review that prioritizes transport infrastructure in northern England, while leaving London’s transport needs largely unmet. The review allocates £3.5 billion to continue the TransPennine Route Upgrade, enhancing rail connections between Liverpool and Leeds. Additionally, £2.5 billion is pledged for the East West[Read More…]

The UK’s clean energy ambitions have taken an unexpected turn after it was revealed that £2.5 billion of the £8.3 billion funding originally earmarked for Great British Energy (GB Energy) is being redirected to support the development of small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs). This budget reallocation, part of a broader[Read More…]

Police leaders across the UK are expressing serious doubts over Labour’s high-profile promise to recruit 13,000 additional officers, warning that staffing targets of this scale will be difficult, if not impossible, to meet without urgent reforms to recruitment and retention. As the party continues to campaign on a platform of[Read More…]

Payment outages across the UK have disrupted retail and hospitality businesses, putting an estimated £1.6 billion in sales at risk. The outages, caused by technical issues affecting card terminals and digital payment platforms, have left customers unable to complete purchases, particularly during peak trading periods. Small businesses and independent retailers[Read More…]

The long-delayed redevelopment of Casement Park in Belfast has once again been cast into doubt as the UK government postponed its decision on providing financial support until June. With costs ballooning to an estimated £270 million, Communities Minister Gordon Lyons confirmed that the government is currently undertaking a wider spending[Read More…]

Unpaid carers in the UK are facing a growing crisis, struggling to manage the demands of caregiving alongside financial hardship. Despite their vital role in supporting loved ones and the healthcare system, many carers live in poverty due to low support and strict eligibility rules. The current Carer’s Allowance, which[Read More…]

Recent data indicates that Wolverhampton offers some of the lowest average salaries for IT professionals in the UK. According to the 2024 Robert Half Technology Salary Guide, the average annual salary for an IT Support Technician in the West Midlands is approximately £22,000 to £28,000. This figure is notably lower[Read More…]

The UK economy delivered an unexpected boost at the end of 2024, with gross domestic product (GDP) growing by 0.1% in the fourth quarter, narrowly avoiding a predicted contraction. This modest but welcome expansion was primarily fueled by a strong performance in December, when the economy grew by 0.4%, driven[Read More…]