UK to raise defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027
Sir Keir Starmer vowed to “fight for peace” as he announced a £6bn boost to Britain’s defence spending funded by aid cuts.
UK Households to see increases in essential bills from April 2025
Council tax, water bills, and energy are among the costs expected to increase for UK households starting in April 2025.
ARM, Equal Experts among top 10 places to work in the UK in 2025, according to Glassdoor.
Technology companies dominate the top 10 on Glassdoor’s 2025 best place to work in the UK
HSBC and Addleshaw Goddard announce the second year of its Ethnic Business Growth Programme
Application to HSBC and AG’s Ethnic Business Growth Programme deadline is 28th February 2025.
The Conservative party, under the leadership of Kemi Badenoch, proposes new immigration measures
Kemi Badenoch proposes a minimum of 15 years before immigrants can apply for British Citizenship.
Bank of England cuts interest rate to 4.5%, predicts weak UK growth of 0.75%
In the first monetary policy meeting (MPC) of 2025, the Bank of England cut interest rates to 4.5%.
Bank of England cuts UK interest rates to 5%, first cut since 2020
Bank of England cuts UK interest rates to 5%, first cut since 2020
First Female Chancellor of the Exchequer and other cabinet members supporting Keir’s Starmer’s Change Agenda
Rachel Reeves is the first female Chancellor of the Exchequer
Bank of England holds interest rate at 5.25% despite fall in inflation rate
Bank of England holds interest rate at 5.25% despite fall in inflation rate
UK unemployment rate hits 4.4%, highest rate in more than two years
The ONS released its latest employment report for Feb - April 2024
Conservative manifesto and the main talking points
Rishi Sunak launched the Conservative manifesto today at Silverstone Racetrack.
Apple Unveils new features, including AI partnership with ChatGPT at WWDC 2024
Apple announced new AI features at WWDC 2024 powered by Apple Intelligence.
General elections will be held on July 4, 2024; what key dates should I know?
Sunak and Starmer are the leading candidates to be prime minister of the UK post the general elections.
Council Tax increased at many councils for the 2024/2025 tax year, but do you know what access this tax grants you?
UK councils increased taxes for the 2024/2025 tax year
Imperial College London ranked top university in Europe in QS latest rankings
Two UK universities ranked among the top 3 universities globally in QS's latest rankings
European Central Bank (ECB) cuts main interest rate to 3.75%
The president of the ECB, Christine Lagarde, was in Frankfurt to explain the bank’s monetary policy decision.
Elections will be held across the UK on May 2, 2024. What is at stake?
Local elections will be held in the UK on the 2nd of May 2024. What positions are up for grabs?
The cost of registering your business in the UK is rising from 1 May 2024
Fees for incorporating businesses in the UK are increasing from May 1, 2024