UK Economy

Bonnie Blue delivers a sizzling 14-word dismissal of the UK's economic woes and a bold invitation for Keir Starmer to 'join the queue' in balaclava, blending personal scandal with pointed political satire in this Daily Star exclusive.

Maybelyn B. Paden Mar 20, 2026

Explore how global tensions and rising oil prices are impacting the UK's economic recovery, with insights into the upcoming Budget cycle and inflation risks.

Corazon Victorino Mar 04, 2026

Reform UK announces new deportation plans, drawing criticism for their resemblance to Trump's policies and potential impact on UK immigration.

Glory Moralidad Feb 24, 2026

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's social media post on UK inflation figures faces backlash for misleading narrative, highlighting the tension between political communication and economic reality.

Seneca Cabrera Feb 19, 2026

Nigel Farage may shout loudest about immigration and culture battles, but his only real route to No. 10 runs through the far less glamorous terrain of economic credibility, where voters and markets alike will demand serious answers.

Maybelyn B. Paden Feb 18, 2026

The UK, like many other regions, has witnessed a change in its economy in the past few years. Not only is it grappling with persistent inflation, but its citizens have also been subjected to high interest rates, a weakening GDP, disruptions in key supply chains due to geopolitical issues, and ongoing trade challenges that date back to Brexit.

Feb 12, 2026

UK growth sputtered to just 0.1% in late 2025, dashing Rachel Reeves' post-Budget hopes as the services sector ground to a halt—blame Keir Starmer's scandals for the investor jitters holding everything back. With construction in freefall and optimism at rock bottom, Labour's economic blueprint hangs by a thread.

Maybelyn B. Paden Feb 12, 2026

UK GDP could shrink 3.6% under net zero migration. New research reveals the hidden cost for jobs, taxes and living standards.

Tanmay Puri Feb 04, 2026

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has faced a furious backlash from Nigel Farage after claiming voters were 'tricked' into Brexit, prompting accusations of a secret plot to return the UK to EU control. With Reform UK surging in the polls ahead of the referendum's tenth anniversary, the battle over Britain's sovereignty has reignited.

Clarizza Potoy Feb 02, 2026

Former Bank of England analyst Helen McCaw warns that official alien disclosure could trigger financial collapse and riots within hours. Here's why she's preparing contingency plans.

Clarizza Potoy Jan 20, 2026

Phantom Brewing enters administration with £2.2m debt as UK hospitality faces mounting pressure from rising business costs and Government policies affecting independent venues.

Maybelyn B. Paden Jan 14, 2026

UK–South Korea trade deal averts tariffs on £2 billion of exports, projects £400 million more in services, and opens £86.2 million in Korean public contracts for UK firms.

Will Lorca Dec 16, 2025

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the pay increase for millions of low-income workers, causing concern for business experts.

Shiena Iane B Enerio Nov 26, 2025

The NHS has introduced a new IP framework, replacing a 23-year-old system, to boost economic growth, streamline innovation, and speed up access to cutting-edge health technologies.

Will Lorca Nov 19, 2025

On 18 October 2025, forecasts show UK living standards slipping behind Poland, Turkey, and Malaysia by 2050 due to low growth.

Rohit David Oct 20, 2025

Lloyds Banking Group's 2025 job cuts and branch closures spark fears for employees and customers. Discover how this impacts you

Rohit David Sep 05, 2025

Revolut's push for a UK banking licence and 10m customers challenge Lloyds' share price, up 200% in 5 years

Rohit David Aug 26, 2025

UK growth is stuck at 1% in 2025. Can Britain avoid stagnation? Here's what's driving the slowdown and what policy experts say must happen next.

David Unyime Nkanta Jun 06, 2025

Global economy lurching towards a precarious downturn, with growth forecast to slump to a mere 2.3% in 2025

Arshad Hussain Apr 17, 2025

Jason's £2 sourdough loaf has become the UK's latest viral obsession, with millennial shoppers clearing out supermarket shelves amid TikTok-fuelled hype.

Marcelo Alejandro Leyva Chapa Apr 06, 2025

Keen-eyed grocers have noticed Cadbury decreasing its product size while keeping its price-tag the same, inciting backlash from customers demanding transparency from their retailers.

Andrea Tode Jimenez Mar 03, 2025

Brits have voted for their favourite and least favourite grocery stores, the results show customers favor quality over affordability.

Andrea Tode Jimenez Feb 22, 2025

Investor Sarkis M. believes working from home may cause reduced productivity and negative impacts on local businesses. His post has garnered backlash from workers who have benefited from WFH policies.

Andrea Tode Jimenez Feb 19, 2025

UK shoppers are outraged over Herbal Essences reducing the size of their bottles from 400ml to 275ml while maintaining the £2 price, fuelling widespread criticism of shrinkflation practices.

Andrea Tode Jimenez Oct 10, 2024

Polling shows Britons place the economy at the top of the list of priorities and the UK government will need to address the public's concerns.

Daniel Elliot May 16, 2024

Eastern Europe's economic development hinges on the continued leadership of the private sector, driving progress and prosperity in the region.

Feb 21, 2024

The UK space sector could become a driving force in space sustainability as the UK government announced funding and gave contracts to three space companies to develop in-orbit satellite refuelling technology.

Pratiti Nath Feb 15, 2024

According to official data published by the National Bureau of Statistics, China's consumer price index fell by 0.8 per cent in January 2024, compared to that of January 2023.

Danielle Summer Feb 13, 2024

A new AI regulation white paper has called for strict changes AI regulatory framework including supporting UK regulators with £100 million in funding to develop technical systems to monitor AI systems.

Pratiti Nath Feb 07, 2024

The UK government is helping UK businesses across various sectors to make the net zero switch to green energy with a new net zero funding announcement of £190 million to 12 projects.

Pratiti Nath Jan 22, 2024