Home Secretary James Cleverly Signs New Ayslum Treaty in Rwanda
Cleverly said there was now no "credible" reason to block the deportation flights because the treaty addressed all the issues raised by the Supreme Court
UK Raises Minimum Salary For Skilled Migrant Worker Visa
Britain's embattled Conservative government unveiled a raft of measures Monday aimed at cracking down on record levels of regular migration, including raising the minimum salary threshold for a skilled worker visa.
UK Announces Limits On Regular Migration As It Tries To Turn Polls Around
Britain's embattled Conservative government unveiled a raft of measures Monday aimed at cracking down on record levels of migration -- a key battleground in a general election expected next year.
Brexit, COVID And Strikes Have Left Hospitality Businesses In 'Crisis'
UK Hospitality says businesses are left in "crisis" mode after the recent Autumn Statement announced that the standard business multiplier would increase by more than six per cent.
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.
Sunak Accused Of Collaborating With Braverman Amid His Crack Down On Migration
After the Supreme Court ruled the Rwanda Bill unlawful, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak declared that he would relentlessly continue his crackdown on migration.
UK Shoppers Anticipate Reduced Black Friday Purchases Amidst Cost of Living Crisis
The cost of living crisis has caused consumers to be more wary of buying non-essentials this Black Friday due to inflation after the pandemic.
Net Migration to UK Hit Record 745,000 in 2022, New Figures Show
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the updated data replaces the previous estimate of 606,000, after making revisions to reflect "unexpected patterns" in migrant behaviour.
Gender Pay Gap for UK Women Aged 40 and Over Predicted to Persist Until Retirement
The gender pay gap in earnings reflects economic inequality about older women entering retirement with lower accrued earnings.
Retail Sales Are At An All Time Low Since Lockdown, According to Reports
Due to the dramatic increase in prices across the UK, retail sale volumes are the lowest that they have ever been since 2021.
Retail Workers Say They Are Regularly Abused By Customers
According to the charity, Retail Trust, one-third of retail workers said that they are victims of customer abuse on a weekly basis.
UK Rental Market Suffers Record Price Rise
UK housing rental prices spiked by a record rate with London hit particularly hard, official data showed Wednesday, stoking a cost-of-living crisis as inflation remains elevated despite a sharp slowdown.
UK Inflation Falls Sharply, Relieving Pressure On PM Sunak
UK inflation hit the lowest level in two years last month after consumer prices fell sharper than expected on easing energy bills, official data showed Wednesday, relieving a cost-of-living crisis and pressure on embattled Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
UK Inflation Plunges to Lowest Figure in 2023 At 4.6% as Sunak on Track to Meet Annual Target
In September, inflation stood at 6.7 per cent, as many people across the UK continue to struggle with the cost-of-living crisis.
Bank of England Holds Interest Rates At 5.25% for Second Time
Nine members of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 6-3 in favour of maintaining the current rate, in a move that was widely anticipated.
UK Businesses 'Stuck in Reverse' in October, According to Recent Survey
The figures are worrying reading, as the Bank of England (BoE) prepares for its latest interest rate decision next week.
UK Inflation Resists Expected Slowdown in September Amid Rising Oil Prices
CPI reported a year-on-year increase of 6.7 per cent, maintaining the same pace as the previous month, contrary to economists' predictions of a dip to 6.6 per cent.
Average Pay Growth Rises Above Inflation for the First Time in Almost Two Years
The figures show that between June and August of this year, wages rose at an annual rate of 7.8 per cent, higher than average inflation over the same three months.
Brits Urge UK Government To Take Down Israeli Flag Amid The Conflict With Palestine
A petition, that calls for the Israeli flag to be taken down from government buildings in the UK, has received over 17,000 signatures.
How This Startup Sold 120 Million Tickets Around the World
With the global travel industry now picking up, online travel platform GetYourGuide continues to take flight.
Giorgia Meloni Joins Rishi Sunak's Battle Against Migration
In a bid to decrease migration levels in Europe, Prime Ministers Rishi Sunak and Giorgia Meloni have joined forces to address the topic at the European Political Community meeting.
New ONS Study Launched to Collect 'Robust' Winter COVID Data
The UK Health Security Agency has launched a new ONS study to understand the changes in COVID-19 in the winter months and lower the burden of the NHS.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Proposes Gradual and Annual Increase to Smoking Age
The proposal was first introduced by former Barnardo's chief executive Javed Khan during former UK prime minister Boris Johnson's term.
Rishi Sunak Wants To Raise Legal Age To Buy Cigarettes Every Year
Sunak's government also wants to restrict the availability of disposable vapes.
Sunak Confirms Northern Leg of HS2 Will Be Scrapped in Closing Speech
Sunak declared that this move would save 36 billion pounds, which he would reinvest in hundreds of other transport schemes across the country.
Revised Figures Show UK Economy Recovered Faster Post-COVID Than Previously Estimated
New data has shown the UK economy grew faster than Germany or France since Covid, but analysts are wary of the future, as recent figures show sluggishness.
How Remote Working Is Negatively Affecting Gen Z
Gen Z is speaking out against experiencing loneliness and a lack of motivation due to the detrimental effects of remote working.
Vape Marketing Claims of Being '95% Safer' Than Cigarettes Spurs Concern as Youth Vaping Rates Rise
Public health campaigns and messages highlighted that vaping could be a viable option for those struggling to quit smoking through other methods.
JP Morgan Chase Bank To Ban Crypto Payments From Next Month
The UK bank is bringing a ban on cryptocurrency purchases due to an "increase in fraud and scams related to crypto assets".
Empty Properties Rate Hit 24% Sparks Urgent Calls to Tackle England's Escalating Homelessness Crisis
Over the past six years, the number of long-term empty properties has surged by 24 per cent, prompting housing experts to call for stronger political action.