EU Open to UK Joining Pan-European Customs Agreement
Written by Shani Brooks 27 Jan 2025
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The European Union's trade chief, Maros Sefcovic, has suggested that Britain could consider joining the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention (PEM) as part of ongoing efforts to reset…
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IMF Upgrades UK Growth Forecast Amid Concerns Over Trump’s Economic Policies
Written by Shani Brooks 20 Jan 2025
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its growth forecast for the UK economy this year, projecting a 1.6% expansion compared to its previous estimate…
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UK Retail Sales Drop in December Amid Economic Concerns
Written by Shani Brooks 20 Jan 2025
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Retail sales in the UK unexpectedly declined in December, with supermarket food sales experiencing their worst month in over a decade, raising fresh concerns about…
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has outlined a bold vision for harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to revitalise UK public services and drive economic growth. Speaking…
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Pound Hits Lowest Level Since 2023 as Borrowing Costs Soar
Written by Shani Brooks 15 Jan 2025
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The pound has fallen to $1.21, its lowest value against the dollar since November 2023, amid rising government borrowing costs. The yield on the UK’s…
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Rising Costs Push Over Half of UK Firms to Plan Price Hikes
Written by Shani Brooks 08 Jan 2025
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More than half of UK businesses are preparing to raise prices in the next three months as they grapple with increasing costs and taxes, according…
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London’s Festive Footfall Declines Less Than Rest of UK
Written by Shani Brooks 08 Jan 2025
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Retail analysts report that London’s festive footfall saw a smaller decline compared to the rest of the UK. Between 18th December and New Year’s Eve,…
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UK and EU Seek Closer Ties Amid Global Uncertainty
Written by Shani Brooks 30 Dec 2024
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is set to attend an informal EU leaders’ summit in early 2025, marking the first such invitation for the UK…
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