Britain’s domestically-focused stocks reached a two-year peak as traders increased their expectations for the Bank of England to lower interest rates for the first time in four years. The FTSE 250 index, which tracks midcap stocks, climbed 0.6% to 21,486.01, marking its highest point since February 2022, driven by growing optimism in financial markets. Similarly, […] More
Delivery giant Evri has announced plans to recruit 9,000 new staff across the UK, including 8,000 couriers and approximately 1,000 roles in warehousing and support. The new positions will be based in various locations, such as Scotland, Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk, Plymouth in Devon, and Gatwick Airport. Couriers will earn around £16.50 per hour. […] More
This notable decline, attributed to a “redrawing of the contours” of the global economy, sees Britain fall to 12th place in the 2022 rankings, down from eighth the previous year. Make UK’s analysis reveals that Mexico and Russia have overtaken the UK, securing the seventh and eighth positions, respectively. Mexico’s ascent is driven by increased […] More
A restaurant at a service station an hour from Greater Manchester has faced a surge of complaints after customers reported being hit with unexpected parking fines. Patrons have expressed their frustration online after being charged £100 for parking at OK Diner, a US-style eatery at the westbound Northop Hall services off the A55 in Flintshire, […] More
Gus Atkinson and Shoaib Bashir showcased the emerging talent with two wickets in the morning session as England moved closer to a series whitewash over the West Indies. Stokes began the day with Bashir, who delivered a tight, threatening spell that led to Alick Athanaze’s dismissal, lbw while sweeping. Atkinson was introduced just before lunch […] More
When Erik ten Hag warned of potential injury troubles in the pre-game briefing, he likely did not anticipate them striking so soon during Manchester United’s opening match of their US tour. However, just 14 minutes into the game, echoes of last season’s injury woes, which contributed to United’s eighth-place finish, became a harsh reality. Rasmus […] More
Rachel Reeves could potentially find approximately £10bn annually to address half of the fiscal gap left by the Conservatives by increasing taxes on unearned wealth, according to leading economists. A recent study by the independent Resolution Foundation reveals that while Britain has experienced a surge in wealth, it suffers from inadequate wealth taxes, offering an […] More
Allan Leighton, former chairman of the Royal Mail and Post Office, expressed his shock and horror at the wrongful prosecution of hundreds of subpostmasters, stating that he was unaware of the problems with the Horizon IT system or the extent of the legal actions. Leighton, who served at the organizations from 2001 to 2009, offered […] More
Labour’s assertion of being caught off guard by a substantial deficit in the public finances has been deemed “not credible” by the head of a prominent think tank. Rachel Reeves is set to reveal a £19 billion gap in public finances as she gears up for an autumn tax overhaul. An initial review by Treasury […] More
Elon Musk’s X has once again sparked controversy in the cryptocurrency community by removing cryptocurrency emojis that had been used for over four years. The crypto community on X is perplexed by the decision to eliminate several crypto emojis, including the Bitcoin BTC – $67,096 emoji, from the social media platform. Reports indicate that X […] More