The UK’s struggle for growth
With the budget rapidly approaching, many are questioning whether the UK still has what it takes to compete in global markets increasingly dominated.
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Reeves risks £18bn budget gap
Think-tank warns on productivity gamble Rachel Reeves could be left scrambling to fill an £18bn hole in government spending plans by the end.
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Education
People
Childcare pledge delivered nationwide
Half a million children benefit More than 500,000 children are set to benefit from the government’s flagship expansion of funded childcare, with parents.
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Britain in debt spiral
Economic warning as costs surge The UK is heading into a dangerous “debt doom loop” that threatens to choke economic growth, drive out.
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Brits face pension shortfall
Retirement crisis hits home Millions of Brits, including many thousands across the West Midlands, are heading for a pension shortfall, with new figures.
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Stock exchange 24-hour trading?
Push for extended access The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is actively exploring the feasibility of 24-hour trading, as exchanges globally respond to.
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Exports fuel Midlands growth
Backing British business UK Export Finance (UKEF) delivered a record £14.5 billion in support to British exporters in 2024/25, unlocking contracts worldwide, strengthening.
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UK economy contracts again
Second monthly fall heightens pressure on Labour The UK economy shrank by 0.1% in May, marking the second consecutive monthly decline in growth.
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Nvidia at $4 trillion
Tech giant Nvidia Corporation saw a rise of around $4 during Wednesday’s trading session pushing its share price to a high of $164.42 –.
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UK financial advice revolution
FCA overhaul aims to bridge advice gap The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has unveiled the most significant reforms to the UK’s financial advice.