UK Water Companies Will Charge Consumers Extra To Address Sewage Discharge Problem
UK water companies have put forward a new water infrastructure investment plan to the UK water regulator Ofwat, which will gradually increase the water bills over a five-year period to address the sewage discharge problem.
Over 4,000 UK Homes To Get Better Heating Through £13.9 Million Heat Networks Upgradation Plan
A reported 55 heat networks across the country are being upgraded so that thousands of old and inefficient heating systems in UK homes get lower energy bills ahead of the winter.
KYC Can't Prevent Financial Crime In Crypto But It's Valuable for Enhancing User Safety
While KYC can't completely prevent financial crimes, it serves as a starting point for investigations and has proven useful in identifying wrongdoers.
Sadiq Khan met with protests after ULEZ expansion
Dozens of protestors took to Downing Street to protest the expansion of the ULEZ area to Greater London, with residents recalling their struggles with the new charge.
Driving Economic Growth Through Affordable Mini Digger Hire: An Unexplored Catalyst
Exploring the potential of budget-friendly mini digger rentals as an untapped driver of economic expansion.
Brits unwilling to let neighbours use their Wi-Fi despite increased broadband costs
A new survey by ExpressVPN has revealed that despite increased broadband costs affecting many Brits, people are reluctant to lend their Wi-Fi to others.
UK unemployment climbs as wages grow at record rate
UK unemployment increased in the three months to the end of June while wages grew at record annual pace, official data showed Tuesday, as the economy struggles with high inflation.
Recent report reveals financial barriers to British SMEs' sustainability
The report revealed that 78 per cent of UK small businesses prioritise sustainability in their strategies – but face barriers due to the high costs of implementing eco-friendly infrastructure.
Is the Smart Data reforms what UK businesses need to thrive?
A business alliance led by MP John Penrose is urging the government to expedite Smart Data reforms, to enhance the competitiveness of British exporters, among others.Business leaders rally behind urgent smart data reforms for British competitiveness and consumer benefits
Humanitarian aid in northwest Syria is dying out
Two weeks ago, Russia vetoed the 9-year-old UN mandate that allows the distribution of support and resources to the 4.1 million people in northwest Syria.
Cost of living crisis leads UK consumers to welcome deinfluencer content
According to a recent report, UK consumers are growing disinterested in the influencer culture, with many unfollowing accounts that portray unrealistic lifestyles.
UK economy falters as outlook darkens
The UK economy shrank in May on an extra public holiday for the coronation of King Charles III, official data showed Thursday, and as high inflation prolongs a cost-of-living crisis.
Starmer explains Labour's core purpose to remove barriers to opportunity across the UK
The Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has explained that Labour's core purpose is to remove barriers to opportunity that hold back Britain's potential.
Purify Heroes: Top 10 Air Purifiers for a Healthy Home
Create a sanctuary of pure air in your home with the top 10 air purifiers, meticulously chosen to be your heroes in purifying and maintaining a healthy living environment.
UK unemployment climbs as inflation weighs on economy
UK unemployment rose back to four percent in the three months to the end of May, official data showed Tuesday, as the economy struggles with stubbornly-high inflation.
Legal battle looms over London's expanding vehicle pollution fee
A UK court will on Tuesday consider contentious plans to extend a scheme obliging the most polluting vehicles to pay for using London's roads, as opponents engage in protests -- and even sabotage.
Soaring inflation leaves UK struggling in international competitiveness
A recent ranking shows Britain's global competitiveness dropping for the second year in a row, as business executives lose confidence in the country.
Which? alerts regulator of potential illegal pricing practices at Tesco
Which? has accused Tesco of potentially breaching consumer protection laws by failing to display prices on the majority of its food and beverage promotions.
High inflation rattles UK home loan market
Britain's retail lenders are withdrawing fixed home-loan products, as elevated inflation sparks fears of more Bank of England interest rate hikes and worsens the cost-of-living crisis.
CMA cautions of energy companies greenwashing with mislabelled hydrogen boilers
The report published on May 31 as part of CMA's call for information regarding consumer protection in the insulation sector, highlights how heat pumps, solar panels and other such appliances aren't that green.
Four MPs have been ordered to repay hundreds in misrepresented driving fines
Sir Alastair Graham stressed that MPs should not be seen by the public as having special privileges.
Nigel Farage tells Brits that 'Brexit has failed'
Nigel Farage announced that 'Brexit has failed', leaving Brits wanting explanations from the Conservative government and an increase in anti-Brexit campaigns.
US retail sales, industrial production post April gains
Retail sales rose by 0.4 percent in April from a month earlier to $686.1 billion
French fury over pension law is more than what it seems
France's citizens have protested for months over what appears to be the extension of the retirement age by two years. But the issue runs deeper. The public is upset at the president who they believe was voted in to do nothing.
Learner Drivers Hit by Soaring Costs Risk Prosecution for Driving Offences
The impact of high costs associated with learning to drive is making it unaffordable for many to learn, with learners risking to drive illegally.
Bank of England lifts interest rate to 15-year high
Global policymakers are battling elevated inflation caused largely by runaway energy bills following last year's invasion of Ukraine by major oil and gas producer Russia.
Study reveals Axie Infinity and Gods Unchained among top games to earn cryptocurrencies
A new study from Cryptogambling.tv has revealed the most searched online crypto games on Google in the past 12 months, with a spokesperson providing analysis.
UK sees record sickness and zero productivity growth in 2022
Britain saw a record number of working days lost due to short-term sickness last year and zero annual growth in economic output per hour worked in the final quarter of 2022, according to official data released on Wednesday.
Rishi Sunak under fire for disclosing details of probe into wife's interest in firm
The troubles for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak do not seem to be coming to an end anytime soon.
UK economy shows signs of recovery despite inflation's drag
British businesses reported their busiest month in a year and consumers turned more confident.