DOWNLOAD IPFS The UK Government has announced a rise in the maximum guaranteed price for onshore and offshore wind energy in a bid to attract investment and maintain progress towards its net-zero goals. The move reflects the financial pressures faced by developers and aims to stabilise the renewable energy sector[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS King Charles III met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Sandringham House on 24 July 2025, shortly after the formal signing of the long-negotiated Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the United Kingdom and India. The meeting highlighted the strengthening of bilateral ties and the significance of the new[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The United Kingdom and India are set to sign a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit, marking the country’s most significant post-Brexit trade deal. Expected to lift trade by around £25.5 billion annually and add £4.8 billion in UK GDP by 2040,[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Labour is reportedly reviewing plans to raise the state pension age, a measure that could yield around £6 billion annually for the Treasury but risks pushing more pensioners into poverty. Current legislation sets the pension age at 66, with planned increases to 67 between 2026 and 2028, and to[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Concerns are mounting that goods sold in the United Kingdom may be tainted by forced labour linked to China’s treatment of Uyghur Muslims and other Turkic minorities in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR). Investigations point to the systematic use of forced labour, where individuals, many from the[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The Scottish Green Party has issued a corrected list of candidates for the 2026 Holyrood election after a vote-counting error triggered by third-party software led to a row within the party and the resignation of its internal election officer. The original list, released on Monday, immediately raised concerns[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Chancellor Rachel Reeves is recruiting heavyweight economic advisers as she prepares for the autumn budget, following the decision by leading London School of Economics (LSE) productivity expert John Van Reenen to reduce his advisory commitment. This marks a pivotal moment amid mounting pressure to stimulate growth and manage[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Staff in the Welsh Government have been warned they may lose access to office spaces unless in-person attendance improves, as ministers push for a return to more traditional working practices. According to internal correspondence seen by BBC Wales, the devolved administration has expressed concern over persistently low office[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The UK government is reportedly exploring a legal limit on children’s social media use, including a two-hour daily cap on individual apps and a nationwide digital curfew at 10pm. Technology Secretary Peter Kyle has expressed concern about the “addictive nature” of apps and smartphones used by young people.[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has reshaped her shadow cabinet with a clear focus on name recognition, experience, and internal party balance, as she seeks to rebuild public confidence following the party’s historic election defeat. Her appointments include former leadership contenders and senior political figures, such as Mel[Read More…]