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Real Estate

UK Housing Outlook: Growth, Rates, and Regional Shifts to Watch in H2 2025

London, July 1, 2025 The UK housing market has shown signs of stability in the first half of 2025, and experts believe that steady growth may continue over the coming months. However, rising mortgage costs, regional differences, and ongoing pressure in the rental sector could shape how the rest of[Read More…]

July 1, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team

Finance

Pound Falls as FTSE 100 Slides Alongside European Markets

London, July 1, 2025 The British pound weakened on Tuesday, while the FTSE 100 closed sharply lower, mirroring widespread losses across European stock markets. Investors grew cautious amid signs of a global economic slowdown and uncertainty over future interest rate decisions. Sterling dropped 0.4% against the U.S. dollar, trading at[Read More…]

July 1, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team

Crypto

ZA Miner Launches Easy-to-Use Cloud Mining Platform With $100 Bonus for New Users

UK-based cloud mining company ZA Miner has launched a simplified and beginner-friendly cryptocurrency mining platform designed to make crypto accessible to everyone. As part of its global rollout, the platform is offering a $100 free mining bonus to all first-time users making it easier than ever to start earning digital[Read More…]

July 1, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team

Crypto

Barclays Blocks Credit Card Crypto Purchases as UK Tightens Rules

Barclays has become the latest major UK bank to block customers from using credit cards to buy cryptocurrencies. The change, which took effect on June 27, 2025, was announced on the Barclaycard website. The bank says the decision was made to protect customers from financial harm due to the risks[Read More…]

July 1, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team

Human Rights

School Taxi Costs Soar Past £6 Million as Councils Struggle to Meet Rising Demand

A local council’s school transport costs have surged past £6 million, raising concerns over the rising burden of taxi services used to shuttle children to and from school. The increase reflects growing demand for specialized transport for students with additional needs, as well as wider pressures on public services coping[Read More…]

July 1, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team

Human Rights

Judges Dismiss Case Challenging UK’s Role in Supplying Arms Parts to Israel

UK judges have dismissed a legal challenge brought by a Palestinian human rights organization that sought to halt the government’s involvement in the supply of arms components used in Israeli military operations. The case, led by Al-Haq, argued that the UK was acting unlawfully by continuing to permit the export[Read More…]

July 1, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team

Economics

UK Economy Leads G7 Growth as Financial Advice Rules Face Landmark Overhaul

The UK economy grew by 0.7 percent in the first quarter of 2025, marking its strongest performance in a year and placing the country at the top of the G7 growth rankings. The rebound was driven largely by the manufacturing and services sectors, which saw a boost from strong domestic[Read More…]

July 1, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team

Economics

Ofgem Greenlights £24 Billion Boost to Future-Proof UK Energy Grid

Ofgem has approved a landmark £24 billion investment into the UK’s electricity transmission networks, a move aimed at modernizing the country’s energy infrastructure and supporting the transition to a net-zero future. The funding, which forms part of the broader RIIO-2 regulatory framework running from 2021 to 2026, is set to[Read More…]

July 1, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team

Defence & Security

British F-35B Stealth Jet Remains Grounded in India After Emergency Landing

A British F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jet remains grounded at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala, India, after making an emergency landing on June 14 due to low fuel and adverse weather conditions. The aircraft, assigned to the Royal Navy and reportedly worth over $100 million, was forced to divert[Read More…]

July 1, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team

Defence & Security

UK Sets 2030 Deadline for 3% Defense Spending in Major Military Investment Plan

The UK government has confirmed a clear timeline for increasing defense spending to 3 percent of GDP by 2030, solidifying its long-term commitment to strengthening national security and military capabilities. According to a written parliamentary response by Defense Minister Maria Eagle, the government plans to raise defense spending to 2.6[Read More…]

July 1, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team

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