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Shein’s Hong Kong IPO filing signals pressure on UK
Shein has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong, a strategic move that could pile pressure on the UK to salvage the company’s stalled plans for a London listing
UK house prices stagnate in June
UK house prices remained flat in June 2025, signaling a slowdown in the property market as economic uncertainty
Billionaires are leaving, while Amazon investing
The company today unveiled plans to invest a substantial £40 billion in the UK over the next three years.
Knightsbridge Executive: VC Is in for a Wake-Up Call
Tor Martin Flesvik, Partner and Head of Equity Research at Knightsbridge Associates, declares that the venture capital (VC) industry is undergoing a profound and overdue reckoning
Cyber attack targets legal Aid applicants in UK
A significant cyber attack targeting legal aid applicants in the United Kingdom has sparked widespread concern
Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.25%
The Bank of England (BoE) announced a quarter-point interest rate cut today, reducing the base rate from 4.5% to 4.25%
UK strikes major post-Brexit trade deal with India
he agreement, finalized after months of negotiations, is expected to enhance trade in sectors such as whisky, gin, cars, and cosmetics
UK consumer confidence hits new low
Consumer confidence in the UK has plummeted to its lowest level since the onset of the cost-of-living crisis
UK Chancellor targets Chinese E-Commerce giants in tax crackdown
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced plans to review and potentially close a tax loophole that benefits Chinese e-commerce
UK's Balfour Beatty secures $889 million Texas highway contract
Balfour Beatty announced it has secured a significant contract worth $889 million from the Texas Department of Transportation.
UK government safeguarding British steel industry
UK government has enacted the Steel Industry (Special Measures) Act 2025
UK Government faces mounting fiscal challenges
The UK government's borrowing for the 2024–25 fiscal year has significantly exceeded expectations
Bank of England warns of economic vulnerabilities
The Bank of England has issued a stark warning that the UK economy is increasingly vulnerable to global risks
Britain’s £160 Billion Infrastructure Investment
Britain’s £160 Billion Infrastructure Investment
Services sector rebound signals renewed optimism
After months of cautious optimism, the UK economy may finally be turning a corner, and it’s the services sector leading the way.
Behind the Shopfronts - The Foreign and Financial Giants
Today, retail buildings in the City are more likely to be owned by a multinational asset manager
Economy on edge as Trump’s tariffs spark fresh trade fears
Britain’s economy woke up to another wave of uncertainty today, as news broke that the United States will slap hefty new tariffs
How American tariffs could change UK and beyond personal finances
the economic ripples are poised to reach far beyond factory floors and corporate boardrooms.
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