Three Exciting Innovations in the Gaming World
Few industries can boast the growth and startling innovation that the gaming world has been able to maintain over the last decade and a half.
Refugees Are 'Left Destitute On Our Streets' After Receiving Status, Says Charity
Recent data exposes the new Home Office policies for increasing the number of homeless refugees in UK cities by more than 80 per cent.
UK Mergers and Acquisitions Witness 33% Decline, Lowest Levels Since 2009
The notable 33 per cent decrease in the overall value of mergers and acquisitions deals involving UK firms amounts to £207 billion throughout 2023.
New Labour Plan Could See Less Children In Private Schools In The UK
In a bid to win the next general election, the Labour Party have pledged to end business rate relief and increase VAT charges for private schools.
The 2024 Forecast for Retail Industry: 'It is going to get worse'
Projections released by Think Tank suggest that consumers are likely to maintain a cautious approach to spending in the initial months of 2024.
Homelessness Soars In Rural England As Living Costs Hit Poor
Homelessness in rural England has risen by 40 percent in five years with many sleeping in the open air, tents or makeshift shelters, a British rural charity said on Tuesday.
UK Inflation Hits Lowest Level In More Than Two Years
British inflation has slowed sharply to the lowest level in more than two years on falling petrol prices, official data showed Wednesday, easing a cost-of-living crisis after aggressive interest-rate hikes.
UK Consumer Inflation Rate Unexpectedly Decreases In November
Jeremy Hunt says that wages will go up as prices go down next year after it was announced that the rate of inflation has decreased to 3.9 per cent.
Energy Bills Predicted To Fall To £1,660 From April, A New Forecast Suggests
Consultancy firm Cornwall Insight says bills could drop by £268 a 16 per cent decrease – in line with the official price cap set by the UK's energy regulator Ofgem.
Asian Markets Track Another Wall St Record On Rate Hopes
Asian stocks rallied Wednesday, following another record performance on Wall Street as traders continue to bet on the US Federal Reserve slashing interest rates several times next year.
Colossal Costs and Insatiable Influencers: How One Cake Maker Is Weathering the Storm With Swagger
Cake maker Reshmi Bennett spills the beans on her viral creations, her boisterous social media presence, and thriving in a tumultuous business environment.
Bank Of England Holds Interest Rate, Warns On Inflation
The Bank of England on Thursday held its key interest rate and warned it will remain high to tackle inflation, indicating in contrast with the Federal Reserve that cuts were unlikely any time soon.
Dow Tops 37,000 As Dollar Tumbles On 'Dovish' Fed Decision
The Dow rallied to an all-time record Wednesday while the dollar tumbled after the Federal Reserve signaled it expects interest rate cuts in 2024.
Judges In England And Wales Are Issued Official Guidance On AI
The legal sector is the latest to take an interest in regulating the use of AI after the Bank of England carried out a full risk assessment of the technology.
US Stocks Extend Rally, Yen Retreats Against Dollar
Wall Street stocks rose Monday ahead of a deluge of key economic news, extending a rally while the yen retreated from a recent advance.
Decline in UK Mortgage Rates Spurs Optimism for Homebuyers and Remortgagors
The United Kingdom has witnessed a notable drop in the average cost of a two-year fixed-rate mortgage, falling below six per cent for the first time in nearly six months.
Bank of England's Financial Stability Report Highlights Resilience Amid Rising Interest Rates
The Bank of England recently released its Financial Stability Report, spotlighting the resilience of UK households and businesses in the face of escalating interest rates.
Bank of England To Assess Risks AI Poses To UK Financial Stability
AI and machine learning have been used across the financial sector for at least a decade, such as to help detect fraud and money laundering.
UK Property Market Anticipates 1% Price Drop in 2024 Amidst Seller Competition and Mortgage Rate Stability
Rightmove foresees sellers having to adopt more competitive pricing strategies in 2024 to secure transactions.
UK Household Financial Struggles Soar Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis
The latest research from the consumer group Which? unveiled that 9.8 per cent of surveyed households admitted to missing or defaulting on payments for loans, credit cards, housing, or household bills during that period.
Bank of England Warns of Potential Market Correction Amidst Economic Uncertainties
The House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee released a report that critiques the Bank of England's scope of operation amidst the current cost of living crisis.
Starmer Says Tories In "Open Revolt" As Sunak Left Red-faced At PMQs
At the start of his premiership, Sunak had promised to "stop the boats" but his Rwanda Bill was declared illegal by the Supreme Court.
Tory MP Criticising Gambling Regulator Revealed to Have Received £8,000 from Betting Industry
Whittaker has been a prominent figure in the Conservative Party and has actively participated in discussions surrounding gambling legislation and policies.
Central Banks Risk Tipping UK and Other Developed Countries Into Recession
The report highlights the risk of a vicious cycle, where low interest rates fail to stimulate meaningful economic growth and cause a recession.
Sunak To Implement Rwanda Deportation Policy Despite 'Unlawful' Court Ruling
Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick confirms emergency Rwanda treaty and says flights will take off "as a matter of urgency".
World Leaders Hope For Two-State Solution Amid Israel-Gaza 'Truce'
Leading MPs in Spain, Saudi Arabia and the UK say that the Israel-Hamas "truce agreement" is an opportunity for the world to set up strategies that facilitate a two-state solution.
Tories Slammed For Brexit After Bank of England Says It Has 'Chilled' UK Economy
The financial impacts of Brexit have left UK business investment levels "chilled", according to the Deputy Governor of the Bank of England.
The Economy, Stupid? UK PM Sunak's 'Only' Chance Of Re-election
UK leader Rishi Sunak's hopes of turning around his beleaguered Conservative party's fortunes before a likely general election next year hinge on a British economic recovery, observers say.
Jeremy Hunt Announces Significant Tax Cut Amidst Downturn in Growth Forecast
Hunt defended the move, asserting that it aligns with the government's commitment to supporting businesses and individuals during challenging times.
UK Unveils Voter-friendly Budget With Election On Horizon
Britain's Conservative government launched plans Wednesday to stimulate growth and woo voters for the next general election, delivering a massive tax-cut sweetener for workers but also forecasting sharply lower growth and stubbornly high inflation.