Across the United Kingdom, an extraordinary £6.6 billion in old banknotes and coins remains uncashed, despite many of these notes no longer being legal tender. Following the withdrawal of paper £20 and £50 notes in October 2022, millions of these banknotes continue to circulate, quietly sitting in households, savings jars,[Read More…]

London, June 27, 2025 – Yahoo Finance is significantly expanding its global footprint with the launch of a UK digital channel, introducing around-the-clock programming, a new London-based studio, and 24/5 access to U.S. market data through a strategic partnership with Blue Ocean Technologies. Debuting on June 30, the centerpiece of[Read More…]

In a significant shift from decades of laissez-faire economic policy, the UK government has unveiled a comprehensive new industrial strategy aimed at revitalizing the economy, boosting productivity, and securing a competitive edge in global innovation. Published on June 23, the strategy marks a deliberate departure from the post-Thatcher era, during[Read More…]

The United Kingdom is strengthening its position as a global hub for sustainable finance with a new initiative aimed at supporting banks and large corporations in developing robust transition plans. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband unveiled the proposals during London Climate Action Week, describing the move as key to “unlocking billions[Read More…]

The University of Bradford is set to experience significant disruption as academic and professional services staff begin a 10-day strike in protest against sweeping financial cuts and planned redundancies. Organised by the University and College Union (UCU), the action begins Monday and will continue intermittently throughout July, amid growing tensions[Read More…]

Wiltshire Council has been thrust into the spotlight after the sudden discovery of a £5–6 million financial shortfall in its budget, an unexpected deficit that neither the current Liberal Democrat administration nor the previous Conservative leadership can fully explain. The revelation has triggered political tension, public concern, and urgent measures[Read More…]

In a case that has sent ripples through the UK’s premium food and drink industry, a fraudster who sold foreign-imported tea as authentic Scottish produce has been jailed for three and a half years. Thomas Robinson, who operated under the name The Wee Tea Plantation, misled luxury clients including the[Read More…]

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has announced that £2.2 billion in savings from NHS efficiency reforms will be redirected toward improving healthcare in working-class and underserved communities across England. The funding reallocation, part of the Government’s forthcoming NHS 10-Year Plan, is aimed at addressing longstanding health inequalities and ensuring that those[Read More…]

The quiet village of Llanbedr in Gwynedd, North Wales, is once again at the centre of a growing political and infrastructural controversy, as frustration mounts over continued delays to the long-promised relief road project. Residents and local officials are warning that the lack of progress on the bypass is not[Read More…]

Costain Group PLC, a cornerstone of the UK’s infrastructure and engineering landscape, may be significantly undervalued according to a recent in-depth valuation. A two-stage Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis has placed the company’s intrinsic share value at £2.28, suggesting a 37% discount compared to its current market price of £1.42.[Read More…]