Nurseries and garden centres in Britain and Europe are raising alarms over the inefficiencies of new post-Brexit border posts, which are causing delays, damage, and significant extra costs for plant importers. The Horticultural Trade Association (HTA), representing 1,400 UK garden retailers and growers, along with several European trade bodies, has penned an open letter urging […]
The head of the world’s most valuable pharmaceutical company has criticised the UK’s planning system, claiming it deters investment. Dave Ricks, CEO of Eli Lilly, an obesity drug manufacturer, has said that the current planning processes in the UK are a significant barrier to building factories quickly, unlike in the US and Ireland. Ricks revealed […]
Vast salt caverns designed for hydrogen storage are set to be excavated beneath Britain’s largest former naval base, Portland Harbour in Dorset, as part of a strategic plan to bolster the country’s energy security. The project involves creating 19 caverns, each the size of St Paul’s Cathedral, which will store enough hydrogen to fuel a […]
A staggering 23 million people in Britain have been found to possess low levels of financial literacy, according to a recent survey conducted by Opinium for the investment group Abrdn. This finding underscores the widespread difficulty many Britons face in making basic financial decisions regarding savings and investments. The survey, which included 3,000 adults, revealed […]
The UK’s looming general election brings a key fiscal debate into the spotlight: Can the next government truly bridge the £40bn ‘tax gap’? Both Labour and the Conservatives claim they can narrow the gap—the difference between expected tax revenues and actual collections—primarily by targeting tax avoidance. However, experts question whether this approach will suffice. Currently, […]
The UK economy is set to grow more rapidly than initially forecast, suggesting that Sir Keir Starmer could inherit more stable economic conditions if Labour wins the general election on Thursday, as anticipated. New forecasts from consultancy KPMG indicate that GDP growth will rise to 0.5% this year, an upgrade from the previous estimate of […]
Three is likely to miss its rural broadband coverage targets as the deadline to address mobile signal “not spots” looms. Mobile network operators have until July to extend their coverage to encompass 88% of the UK’s landmass, the initial goal of a £1bn government initiative. While Vodafone has confirmed it will meet the deadline and […]
Labour politicians are calling on Tata Steel to refrain from making irreversible decisions before next week’s general election. The Indian company recently announced it plans to expedite the shutdown of blast furnaces at its Port Talbot plant due to impending industrial action. As Britain’s largest steel producer, Tata Steel has informed workers at the South […]
Today marks a significant milestone in the careers of four emerging designers as they debut their collections at the prestigious JCA London Fashion Academy’s Undergraduate show. Held at the Boston Manor House campus, the event promises to be a celebration of innovation, sustainability, and mental health awareness in fashion. TAYLA-LILY by Tayla Brace introduces a […]
Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer are jeopardising the offshore oil industry and undermining Britain’s energy security, according to a leading oil and gas company. David Latin, chairman of Serica Energy, has voiced strong criticism, asserting that windfall taxes and political opposition have rendered the UK the most hostile environment he has ever operated in, […]