Vulnerable beneficiaries are being left without essential support as charities across the UK are forced to scale back services or halt expansion plans due to surging operational costs, according to leading audit, tax and business advisory firm Blick Rothenberg. The warning comes amid growing concern that increased National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and the rising National […]
More than £18 million has been raised for grassroots sport across the UK since 2018, thanks to a trailblazing partnership between Crowdfunder and Sport England — a milestone celebrated last week at a special event in the House of Commons. The event brought together MPs, funding partners, sports bodies, and community leaders, who gathered to […]
The Bank of England’s decision to cut interest rates from 4.5% to 4.25% is welcome news for mortgage holders and homebuyers, but less so for savers. The move, the fourth cut since August, comes amid global economic uncertainty, including concerns over Donald Trump’s trade tariffs, and easing inflation. The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee voted narrowly […]
British carmakers and manufacturers have welcomed the newly signed UK-US trade deal, which includes a significant reduction in tariffs on automotive and steel exports, offering long-awaited relief to key industrial sectors. The agreement — the first struck under President Trump’s renewed trade agenda — eliminates proposed American tariffs of 27.5% on British steel and reduces […]
Salmon Scotland, the trade body representing the UK’s largest food export, has called on the UK Government to pursue further negotiations with the United States after it was confirmed that a 10% tariff on Scottish salmon exports will remain in place under the newly announced UK-US trade deal. Speaking after discussions with UK Food Security […]
Electric vehicle (EV) sales in the UK continued to surge in April, with battery electric cars claiming more than one in five new registrations, even as petrol and diesel car sales sharply declined — a development hailed by campaigners as a “clear signal” of public support for the shift to cleaner transport. According to the […]
The UK’s green energy ambitions have suffered a serious setback after Danish energy giant Ørsted cancelled plans for Hornsea 4, one of the country’s largest proposed offshore windfarms, citing soaring supply chain costs and financial risks. Hornsea 4, expected to power 1 million homes with its 2.4GW capacity, was the fourth phase of the Hornsea […]
A growing number of wealthy Americans, scientists, and students are eyeing the UK as political instability under President Trump’s second term pushes them to look for safer ground — reversing a decades-long brain and wealth drain to the US. Lawyers, estate agents, and immigration experts are reporting a sharp spike in interest from affluent and […]
In today’s interconnected world, the foundation of successful business lies in authentic human connections. Leaders who embrace in-person meetings tap into the unique benefits of face-to-face interactions – such as building trust, interpreting nonverbal cues and fostering creativity that virtual meetings often lack. Mark Hooper, founder of hospitality experience platform Go Privilege, the piece explores […]
Swedish fintech giant Klarna has hit a major milestone in the UK, surpassing 11 million active customers and reporting 30% revenue growth in 2024, making the UK its third-largest market globally. The AI-powered payments and commerce network has also doubled its UK merchant base to 60,000, partnering with high-profile brands including Argos, eBay, Eurostar, and […]