Download IPFS Amid speculation over potential tax changes in the upcoming Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has refrained from ruling out the introduction of a wealth tax. However, sources close to the Treasury suggest the government is unlikely to pursue a direct levy on high-value assets. A proposal for a 2%[Read More…]

Download IPFS Mark Cuddigan, CEO of British plant-based food company This, is leading the firm through a pivotal transition. Known for its meat alternative products, This recently launched its new “Super Superfood” range offering more protein than tofu, high fibre content, and minimal processing. Cuddigan describes it as “a genuine[Read More…]

Download IPFS An engineering error along the West Midlands Metro extension in Dudley will not require funding from local council taxpayers to fix, officials confirmed. The issue arose near the Very Light Rail (VLR) National Innovation Centre, where rail tracks were incorrectly installed. Once the temporary road surface was removed,[Read More…]

Download IPFS Dublin – Ireland’s restrictive pension rules may hinder long-term savings growth, especially compared to the evolving approaches seen in the UK and US, according to Brian Merriman of Elkstone, a Dublin-based investment firm. Merriman warns that Irish pension schemes are falling behind due to limited access to private[Read More…]

Download IPFS Smith & Nephew plc (NYSE: SNN), a leading UK-based medical technology company, has delivered a strong performance in early 2025, reinforcing its status as one of the country’s most consistent dividend-paying firms. The company reported solid Q1 results, highlighting notable growth across its key product lines. Its 12-Point[Read More…]

Download IPFS NatWest Group plc (NYSE: NWG), a major UK-based financial institution headquartered in Edinburgh, reported strong first-half results for 2025, underscoring its continued growth in both retail and commercial banking. The bank recorded a £4.2 billion increase in net loans to customers, bringing the total to £336.2 billion as[Read More…]

Download IPFS British retail sales recorded a modest increase in June, rising by 0.9% compared to the previous month, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The data, released Friday, comes after a sharp decline in May and signals a limited recovery in consumer spending amid ongoing inflation pressures.[Read More…]

Download IPFS Lloyds Banking Group chief executive Charlie Nunn expects the Bank of England to lower interest rates twice more before the end of 2025, bringing the U.K.’s base rate down to around 3.75%. In a recent interview with Sky News, Nunn said the first of the anticipated cuts could[Read More…]

Download IPFS The United Kingdom is expected to see an exodus of around 16,500 millionaires this year, driven largely by the end of its long-established non-domicile tax regime. This significant policy change is prompting high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) to seek more favourable tax environments abroad, raising concerns about the country’s future[Read More…]

Download IPFS Logistics provider Kalmar Corporation has posted solid second-quarter results for 2025, marked by strong order intake and resilient profitability, despite increasing global trade tensions. The company’s half-year financial report, released on July 2,5, highlights continued growth and strategic progress following its 2024 demerger from Cargotec. Kalmar’s Q2 2025[Read More…]