Lowering the UK’s minimum income requirement for family visas could lead to a measurable rise in net migration, according to new analysis from the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC). The committee warned that easing the financial criteria for sponsoring family members to join UK residents could increase net migration by between[Read More…]

The 2025 government spending review has raised alarms among farmers, environmentalists, and charities who warn that proposed cuts to the agricultural budget could have catastrophic consequences for nature conservation, rural livelihoods, and food security. As the Treasury seeks to balance public finances, these groups caution that reducing funding for farming[Read More…]

The UK government has officially approved a £14.2 billion investment into the construction of the Sizewell C nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast, marking a landmark move in its efforts to expand clean energy and reduce carbon emissions. This will be one of the largest nuclear projects undertaken in[Read More…]

Andy Haldane, the former Chief Economist at the Bank of England, has described Nigel Farage as the closest figure in UK politics today to a “tribune for the working class.” Haldane highlighted a growing disconnect between mainstream political parties and working-class voters, emphasizing that Farage’s appeal lies in his direct[Read More…]

Europe’s steel industry faces an existential crisis following U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to double steel and aluminum tariffs from 25% to 50%. Ilse Henne, a board member at German industrial giant Thyssenkrupp, has warned that this move could “wipe out” the European sector, already grappling with soaring energy costs[Read More…]

A London-listed uranium investment company, Yellow Cake PLC (ticker: YCA), is attracting significant investor attention due to its strategic positioning in the uranium market. Yellow Cake is a fund entirely invested in physical uranium, offering investors exposure to the commodity without the operational risks associated with mining. The company’s strategy[Read More…]

An essential 11-day track renewal project in the Severn Tunnel is set to commence on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, and will continue until Thursday, July 18, 2024. This major engineering work, aimed at replacing all 4.3 miles of track in the Wales-bound direction, is expected to cause significant travel disruptions[Read More…]

Labour has pledged to inject nearly £450 million into the NHS in England in a bid to tackle the growing crisis of “corridor care” and long patient waiting times. The plan, unveiled ahead of the general election, aims to restore dignity to emergency care and ease the pressure on overstretched[Read More…]

The UK is facing a mounting “stress crisis” as new figures reveal that more than five million adults are now struggling under the combined weight of financial hardship, poor health, and housing insecurity. Mental health organisations and social policy experts are warning that the convergence of these pressures is creating[Read More…]

In a decisive move to address public concerns over rising water bills and company performance, regulators have announced a ban on bonuses for executives at six major water companies. The decision aims to hold leadership more accountable for service quality and affordability in the sector. The water industry has been[Read More…]