Economy

No Deal: Ukraine Backstabs U.S., Gives Rare Earth Minerals To U.K. Instead

“UK and Ukraine sign landmark 100 Year Partnership to deepen security ties and strengthen partnership for future generations …It also cements the UK as a preferred partner for Ukraine’s energy sector, critical minerals strategy and green steel production. The 100… Continue Reading…

Economy

“London is richer than anywhere else in Britain – but the city is dying” [Aging Population]

“London isn’t as young and vibrant as it used to be. It may be the richest and most productive city in Britain, but the capital is also ageing at the same rate as England’s rural villages… Between 2001 and 2022,… Continue Reading…

Business

“UK investment platform Hargreaves Lansdown agrees to $6.9 billion takeover by CVC consortium”

“…British investment platform Hargreaves Lansdown said on Friday it had agreed to a takeover offer equivalent to £5.4 billion ($6.9 billion) by a group of investors including CVC Group… Shareholders in Hargreaves Lansdown — the U.K.’s biggest stockbroker — will get 1,110 British pence… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Fears Sadiq Khan will bring in pay-per-mile road taxes after spending £3m on project”

“Sadiq Khan spent £3 million of taxpayers’ money planning a pay-per-mile road charging system, amid fears he could bring the scheme in if he is re-elected. Transport officials were working on a driver charging project as recently as January, even though… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy

“Amazon hikes pay in the UK, plans to hire 15,000 seasonal workers ahead of the holidays”

“Amazon is planning to hike pay for its operations workers in the U.K. and add 15,000 new staff ahead of the holidays, as the e-commerce giant prepares itself for a wave of demand ahead of Christmas. The company said Monday that it would… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

“UK Money Supply Stops Growing in Possible Recession Warning”

“Britain’s broad money supply has stopped growing for the first time in at least 13 years, a reading that will deepen concerns among monetarists urging the Bank of England to show restraint in its battle against inflation… King warned in… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Inflation now falling throughout the G7 economies – except the UK – latest updates”

“The UK was the only country in the G7 where prices were still rising in May, according to the OECD. Rising core inflation and high food prices have also made the UK an outlier in the [Organization] for Economic Co-operation… Continue Reading…

Economy

“UK Headed for Recession if Rates Reach 6%, Economist Says”

“Britain could tip into a shallow recession if the Bank of England pushes its benchmark lending rate to 6% as investors expect, an analysis by Bloomberg Economics showed. Gross domestic product would shrink about 0.3% this year and by 1.4%… Continue Reading…

Economy

“UK finance minister announces tax hikes and spending cuts, says country is in recession”

“The U.K. government on Thursday unveiled a sweeping £55 billion ($66 billion) fiscal plan as it seeks to plug a gaping hole in the public finances and restore Britain’s economic credibility, even as the country teeters on recession. Finance Minister… Continue Reading…

Economy

“UK inflation could top 22% as energy prices soar, Goldman Sachs warns”

“…U.K. inflation could soar above 22% next year if energy prices continue their upward spiral, U.S. investment bank Goldman Sachs warned. In a research note dated Monday, Goldman said headline inflation could peak at 22.4% and gross domestic product could drop by… Continue Reading…