#uk-economy

#uk-economy

We are deeply concerned that some of the Bill's provisions will have serious unintended consequences that could harm both good employers and the very employees that the bill seeks to protect.

This £5 billion lending milestone is our Plan for Change in action. It's helping to deliver targeted investment where it's needed most - supporting local businesses, accelerating housebuilding, and putting more money in people's pockets.

Nigel Farage's proposal for a Bitcoin reserve fund is pragmatic, aiming to establish the UK as a competitive player in a rapidly changing global financial landscape.

The impact of Labour's decision to increase the living wage and employer NICs is already having a profound impact on UK businesses, especially small businesses that cannot easily absorb increased staffing costs. What's really apparent here is that these increases and the subsequent redundancies came relatively out of the blue. There was little in the way of prior warning.

Retail spending rose by 7% year-on-year last month, a notable jump from the modest 1.1% increase recorded in March, driven by Easter falling in April.

British Steel's recruitment drive for 180 new roles highlights a positive turn for the company following government intervention, stabilizing its operations and protecting jobs.

While business confidence has dipped in London this month, the capital's businesses remain focused on driving new growth.

If the UK's duty exemption for Low Value Imports is abolished, it would mean a pair of trainers costing £135 would be hit with the UK's full Customs duty for trainers, which is 16%. This could raise their final cost to the shopper to around £156 - a £21 increase.