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Sixty percent of British Gen Z back new vote on EU membership

Sixty percent of British Gen Z back new vote on EU membership

New polling reveals that sixty percent of British Gen Z support a fresh public vote on EU membership, driven by economic fallout from Brexit.

Politics ·29 Sep 2026, 07:11 ·Clara West 3 min read
John Healey calls benefit bill reduction a moral duty at Labour conference

John Healey calls benefit bill reduction a moral duty at Labour conference

Chancellor John Healey used his Labour conference address to frame welfare reduction as a moral imperative, unveiling a £100m apprenticeship expansion.

Politics ·28 Sep 2026, 18:36 ·Clara West 4 min read
Living Wage Foundation finds third of low-paid UK workers have no savings

Living Wage Foundation finds third of low-paid UK workers have no savings

Nearly a third of low-paid UK workers now possess zero savings, leaving millions severely exposed to financial shocks amid rising costs.

Cost of Living ·26 Sep 2026, 23:38 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Britain's Debt Crisis in Statejacket Report Calls for State Reshaping

Britain's Debt Crisis in Statejacket Report Calls for State Reshaping

A major Ukonward report warns that Britain faces severe financial risk due to an overmighty statejacket, surging national debt, and collapsing NHS dentistry.

Politics ·24 Sep 2026, 06:06 ·Clara West 3 min read
UK economic growth to slow next year amid Middle East conflict impact

UK economic growth to slow next year amid Middle East conflict impact

International forecasters warn that UK economic growth will slow next year as fallout from the Middle East conflict hits energy markets and stokes inflation.

Business ·23 Sep 2026, 08:44 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Kemi Badenoch pledges tax-free shopping return to rescue high streets

Kemi Badenoch pledges tax-free shopping return to rescue high streets

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has pledged to reintroduce tax-free shopping for international visitors to help British high streets. The move comes as retailers face job losses and pressure over commercial property taxes.

Politics ·21 Sep 2026, 06:09 ·Clara West 3 min read
Bank of England expected to raise interest rates four times

Bank of England expected to raise interest rates four times

Money market traders are heavily betting that the Bank of England will raise interest rates four times by next summer, pushing the rate to 4.75% as energy costs surge.

Cost of Living ·11 Sep 2026, 23:12 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
AI boom helps drive surprise UK growth in July

AI boom helps drive surprise UK growth in July

The UK economy expanded by an unexpected 0.4 per cent in July, propelled by a surge in artificial intelligence activity and tech sector growth.

Cost of Living ·11 Sep 2026, 21:07 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
John Healey backs growth but says Labour must be honest on spending

John Healey backs growth but says Labour must be honest on spending

Chancellor John Healey vowed to make Britain's economy grow while warning of strict spending controls and refusing to rule out upcoming tax rises.

Politics ·8 Sep 2026, 03:33 ·Clara West 3 min read
Liz Truss Defends Mini-Budget After Chancellor John Healey Blames Economic Stagnation

Liz Truss Defends Mini-Budget After Chancellor John Healey Blames Economic Stagnation

Liz Truss has hit back at Chancellor John Healey after he blamed the legacy of her administration for persistent economic stagnation and high borrowing costs.

Politics ·7 Sep 2026, 11:46 ·Clara West 3 min read
John Healey unveils £150m fund for northern firms in an effort to boost growth

John Healey unveils £150m fund for northern firms in an effort to boost growth

Chancellor John Healey has announced a £150 million fund directed at fast-growing northern enterprises as part of a new regional economic strategy ahead of the upcoming budget.

Politics ·7 Sep 2026, 00:33 ·Clara West 3 min read
Labour doesn’t understand the meaning of the word ‘growth’

Labour doesn’t understand the meaning of the word ‘growth’

UK political discourse increasingly uses economic buzzwords to mask structural vulnerabilities, spanning local licensing disputes and national fiscal rules.

Politics ·7 Aug 2026, 10:34 ·Clara West 3 min read
Andy Burnham faces criticism over unfunded tax cuts and spending plans

Andy Burnham faces criticism over unfunded tax cuts and spending plans

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is facing political backlash over a wave of unfunded tax cuts and revived proposals for a major social care estate levy.

Politics ·29 Jul 2026, 05:13 ·Clara West 4 min read
Business rates to be cut by 20% for pubs, clubs and music venues in England

Business rates to be cut by 20% for pubs, clubs and music venues in England

The government is introducing a 20% business rates reduction for nearly 32,000 hospitality businesses to help alleviate rising financial pressures.

Business ·23 Jul 2026, 09:08 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham scraps electricity tax to spark growth

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham scraps electricity tax to spark growth

U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced the removal of the tax on home electricity to provide cost-of-living relief. The government will fund this by cancelling plans for a digital ID to maintain fiscal discipline.

Business ·22 Jul 2026, 22:37 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Andy Burnham pledges economic reset as new PM with Healey at Treasury

Andy Burnham pledges economic reset as new PM with Healey at Treasury

Following the resignation of Sir Keir Starmer, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has appointed John Healey as Chancellor of the Exchequer. The administration's focus on regional decentralization and fiscal policy changes has triggered volatility in UK bond markets.

Cost of Living ·22 Jul 2026, 02:31 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Sterling edges higher after John Healey appointed as new British finance minister

Sterling edges higher after John Healey appointed as new British finance minister

The pound fluctuated against the dollar following the surprise appointment of John Healey as finance minister under Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Investors are now focused on how the new leadership will balance fiscal goals with competing demands for defense and welfare spending.

News ·21 Jul 2026, 23:38 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Andy Burnham sworn in as UK PM, pledges new political and economic model

Andy Burnham sworn in as UK PM, pledges new political and economic model

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has begun his term with a sweeping cabinet reshuffle and an immediate policy shift to scrap VAT on household electricity.

News ·21 Jul 2026, 23:32 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
KPMG warns rising energy prices threaten UK growth and interest rate cuts

KPMG warns rising energy prices threaten UK growth and interest rate cuts

Rising energy costs and supply disruptions are putting the UK's economic recovery at risk and keeping inflation above the Bank of England's 2 percent target. Analysts are divided on whether borrowing costs will fall by the end of 2026 or remain steady due to persistent inflation.

Business ·21 Jul 2026, 04:52 ·Maeve Turner 5 min read
Andy Burnham weighs property tax and capital gains reforms as PM

Andy Burnham weighs property tax and capital gains reforms as PM

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is planning a significant overhaul of the tax system, targeting property wealth and capital gains to balance national finances.

Business ·21 Jul 2026, 03:51 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read