Tag: UK economy

MPs Warn Shops May Be Forced to Accept Cash in the Future to Protect the Vulnerable

Shops and service providers across the UK could soon be compelled to accept cash, as MPs raise alarms…

UK House Prices Dip in April Following Stamp Duty Shake-Up

Sharp Monthly Drop Follows Rush to Beat Stamp Duty Deadline UK house prices fell in April, reflecting a…

UK Dividends Drop 4.6% in Q1 2025 Despite Resilient Core Growth

UK companies handed out £14 billion in dividends during the first quarter of 2025, a drop of 4.6%…

Starmer Rebuffs Reeves Over EU Priority Comments Ahead of Critical US Trade Talks

Sir Keir Starmer has publicly rebuked Chancellor Rachel Reeves after she suggested that trade ties with the European…

Retail Sales Surge as Warmer Weather Sparks Shopping Spree

In a welcome twist for Britain's high streets, retail sales have surged at their fastest pace in nearly…

What Is the UK’s Biggest Export? Discover the Leading Trade

In the dynamic landscape of international trade, few questions are more crucial to understanding a country’s economic standing…

British Brewers Face Setback as Trump’s 25% Tariff Hits Beer Exports

UK beer exporters have found themselves unexpectedly impacted by a new round of US tariffs, as canned beers…