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DOWNLOAD IPFS The surging cost of building materials and labour has led to a sharp fall in home improvement applications and a significant dip in property flipping, marking a notable shift in homeowner behaviour across England and Wales. According to real estate firm Savills, planning consents for home improvements and[Read More…]

Download IPFS The British pound ended the week with uneven performance against major currencies, as a flurry of economic data prompted traders and analysts to revise expectations for interest rate decisions from the Bank of England. Sterling posted modest gains against the United States dollar on Friday, trading at $1.3454,[Read More…]

Download IPFS A growing number of working-age Britons risk facing financial difficulty in retirement, with experts warning that future pensioners may be worse off than their parents unless urgent action is taken to improve long-term savings habits. According to charity organisation Age UK, individuals planning to retire around 2050 could[Read More…]

Download IPFS British consumer sentiment recorded its steepest quarterly decline in nearly three years, as growing concerns over job security and continued cost-of-living pressures weighed on households, according to a new survey from global consultancy Deloitte. Deloitte’s Consumer Confidence Index dropped by 2.6 percentage points to 10.4% in the second[Read More…]

Download IPFS Profit warnings from British retailers more than doubled in the second quarter of 2025, as consumer spending waned and operating costs climbed sharply. A new report from strategy consultancy EY-Parthenon paints a sobering picture for the retail sector, citing economic strain, policy changes, and geopolitical factors as key[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Grandparents who regularly care for their grandchildren during school holidays could be eligible for a valuable top-up to their State Pension, according to guidance from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). With the potential to earn an extra £303 per year, this benefit could see retirees better off by[Read More…]

Download IPFS Britain’s recent decision to overhaul its tax policy for high-net-worth individuals has sparked an exodus of wealthy residents, raising concerns over long-term economic impacts and fiscal stability. The government’s move to eliminate the non-domiciled status, historically used to attract affluent foreign investors, is now backfiring as capital and[Read More…]

Download IPFS A major asset in Scotland’s land market has hit the market with a £9 million price tag, underscoring growing investor appetite for rural estates that blend lifestyle appeal with commercial viability. The Glen Buck Estate, a 3,600-hectare holding in Aberchalder near Fort William, represents the convergence of heritage,[Read More…]

Download IPFS The first rollout of so-called “Great British Energy” solar panels in English schools has revealed an uncomfortable reality: none of the panels were made in Britain. Instead, the first 11 schools to install panels under the flagship scheme sourced their equipment from Chinese manufacturers Aiko and Longi. While[Read More…]