With King Charles III set to be coronated in May, opinion polls show less commitment to the monarchy amongst young people, raising doubts over the constitutional future of the UK.

The Good Business Charter has redefined its brand to encourage ethical business practices across 10 key areas as poor business practices continue in the UK economy.

The upcoming May local elections present the opportunity for political leaders to test the electoral strength of their parties ahead of the next general election.

Pilgrim's Food Masters faces backlash as it threatens to fire and rehire workers under worse conditions, citing "difficult economic condition" as the reason.

From ISAs to pensions, VCTs to EISs, Madeleine Ingram, Director at Calculus, shares how UK individuals can make tax-efficient investments amid the fair of a coming recession.

Cambodia declared tigers functionally extinct in 2016 and has since been trying to reintroduce them into the country.

Although it is in the headlines for political turmoil, Pakistan is facing its worst-ever financial crisis. Even officials have uttered the taboo word: Default?

The UK economy has returned to growth, data showed Friday, easing fears of an inflation-induced recession as the government readies next week's budget against the backdrop of a cost-of-living crisis.

"The biggest mistake planned economy advocates have always made was believing in the illusion that an economic order could be planned on paper."

Volkswagen faced a barrage of criticism from campaigners and its works council on Tuesday after the head of its Chinese business said he saw no sign of forced labour during a visit to the carmaker's Xinjiang plant.

Despite an economic slowdown widely expected to morph into a recession later this year, the labour market remains tight, with upward pressure on wages.

Turkey rescuers save two people 13 days after quake

A 24-hour strike at seven German airports, including Frankfurt and Munich, was set to affect nearly 300,000 passengers on Friday, as unionised workers pressed for higher wages and threatened a summer of "chaos" if their demands were not met.

British inflation fell by more than expected in January and there were signs of cooling price pressure in parts of the economy watched closely by the Bank of England, adding to signs that further hefty interest rate hikes are unlikely.

British employers expect to raise wages for their staff by the most in at least 11 years but the 5% pay deals for workers would still fall well below expected inflation, a survey published on Monday showed.

Britain's economy showed zero growth in the final three months of 2022 - enough for it to avoid entering a recession for now - but faces tough prospects in 2023 as households continue to wrestle with double-digit inflation.

Due to the rise in the cost of living, the number of Certified Financial Planner professionals increased by almost 5% worldwide, where their role is now increasingly valued.

A UK judge on Tuesday sentenced a former policeman to life in jail, with a minimum term of 30 years, for dozens of rapes and sexual assaults in the latest case to shame London's Metropolitan Police force.

British private-sector economic activity fell at its fastest rate in two years in January, a survey showed on Tuesday, as businesses blamed higher Bank of England interest rates, strikes and weak consumer demand for the slowdown.

Ever since the COVID crisis the consumerism habits regarding the fashion sector has greatly shifted and the evolution of the industry's representation has transformed the way we approach fashion sustainablity and our future options.

Pay awards by British employers held at 5% for the second month in a row in December, well below annual inflation of close to 11%, data from human resources company XpertHR showed on Wednesday.

British shoppers spent freely at Christmas, piling their trolleys with party food, drink and clothing as they enjoyed the first holiday season free of COVID worries for three years, but retailers warned most will tighten their belts in 2023.

Weak confidence around personal finances and a squeeze on disposable income will hold back growth in food retail sales to around 5% in 2023, according to market researcher NielsenIQ.

Updates next week from Britain's biggest retailers including Tesco, Sainsbury's and Marks & Spencer are expected to confirm that while Christmas was not the disaster that some had feared, consumer demand is set to weaken in 2023, denting profit.

The High Pay Centre, which compiled the report using company data and official statistics, called for a more "even" distribution of income.

The EU on Thursday gave a "red card" to Cameroon for failing to cooperate in the international fight against illegal fishing.

The Bank of England warned on Tuesday about "significant pressure" on households and businesses due to higher inflation and borrowing costs, but said they were more resilient than before the global financial crisis.

Britain will set out reforms on Friday to ease bank capital rules, one of 30 measures the government says will unlock investment and secure its position as the world's "foremost financial centre".

The Bank of England will add another 50 basis points to Bank Rate next week and take borrowing costs to 3.50%, despite the economy falling into recession, as it battles inflation running at more than five times its target, a Reuters poll found.

The Bank of England looks set to raise interest rates to 3.5% or more next week, but policymakers appear increasingly split on how much tightening is needed to tame double-digit inflation as the economy heads into recession.