Tariffs to blame: ONS reports GDP contraction
Britain’s economy contracted by 0.3% in April, marking its worst monthly performance in two years and falling short of forecasts, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).…
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UK sees surge in American citizenship applications — but the numbers remain tiny
The first quarter of Donald Trump’s presidency saw a record number of Americans applying for British citizenship, with 1,931 petitions filed between January and March – the highest…
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The Big Three are already complaining: the UK automakers got too much from the deal
British car manufacturers have negotiated preferential access to the US market under a new trade agreement with the Trump administration, sparking fierce opposition from major American automakers. The…
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Digital Tax Reporting: £50,000 Threshold Set for 2026 via HMRC-Approved Software
The UK is undergoing one of the most significant tax reforms in decades, with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) rolling out its Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income…
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Fish is on our side: Britain to weaponise fish quotas in EU negotiations
Britain is on the verge of securing a major trade deal with the European Union, one that would grant British defence firms access to lucrative EU arms markets.…
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UK Pumps £20 Billion into Exporters as US Tariffs Bite – A Drop in the Ocean Compared to Trade Reality?
The British government unveiled a £20 billion financial support package for exporters hit by punishing new US tariffs, framing it as essential to provide stability in an increasingly…
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Against all trends: UK-India Free Trade Agreement Nears Completion
The United Kingdom stands on the verge of securing a landmark trade deal with India, with negotiations reportedly 90% complete, marking a significant milestone in Britain’s post-Brexit trade…
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Keep calm and enjoy the ‘diplomatic engagement’ with the US
The UK faces significant economic challenges following the announcement of new US tariffs by President Donald Trump, which will impose reciprocal duties of at least 10% on imported…
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No more British steel production: tariffs and net-zero policies terminate a 170-Year-old industry
British Steel, owned by Chinese conglomerate Jingye, has confirmed plans to decommission its two remaining blast furnaces in Scunthorpe, effectively terminating primary steel production in the UK after…
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The updated Pesticides National Action Plan is in line with the EU directives
The United Kingdom has introduced its first updated Pesticides National Action Plan in more than a decade, imposing binding targets to reduce the environmental risks posed by agricultural…
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