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Leadership shake-up: McDonald’s UK waves goodbye to Zoe Hamburger
There will no longer be a Hamburger at McDonald’s in the UK.
759
Labour’s economic plan under scrutiny ahead of second budget
Rachel Reeves has announced the latest possible date for her second Budget in an effort to salvage Britain’s dire public finances.
745
Liz Truss blames Bank of England for market chaos: ’I wasn’t captain of the ship’
Liz Truss has asserted that the Bank of England was in control during her tenure as prime minister.
823
UK building safety regulator blamed for 1,200 empty homes two years after Grenfell reforms
Sky News can reveal that there are 1,210 completed homes which cannot be occupied due to delays caused by the government’s building safety regulator.
871
Sterling slumps as investors lose confidence in UK’s fiscal plans
The value of the pound experienced its largest single-day drop in months as the cost of 30-year government borrowing reached its highest rate since 1998.
905
UK Secures £10 billion deal to build warships for Norway
The UK has agreed on a contract worth £10 billion to build warships for Norway.
652
No escape for drivers: Dartford Crossing toll rises by 40% as the government classifies it as a traffic measure
The newest financial burden on the nation’s drivers is scheduled to take effect tomorrow (1 September) when the Government raises the Dart Charge in Kent by an astonishing 40 percent.
868
Starmer’s new budget adviser backed wealth taxes on inheritance, land, and property
Sir Keir Starmer’s new budget adviser has previously advocated for more wealth taxes on inheritance, land, and property.
705
Parents face higher school meal charges amid funding shortfall
Parents across England are facing higher prices for school lunches as the new school year begins, with caterers blaming the government’s national insurance increase alongside rising food and energy costs.
866
Inside Anduril’s PR blitz: how a US weapons firm won influence and contracts in Westminster
“We find ourselves locked in a critical race – a race for upholding democratic values,” urged Paul Hollingshead, then a senior figure at the weapons tech company Anduril.
817
Government pledges new EU deal to cut food export costs by 2027
UK companies spent up to £65m last year on licences to export food and agricultural products to the EU – costs that the government is promising to eliminate as part of a new deal to be agreed by 2027.
777
Labour slams Farage as Ofgem raises energy cap again
Energy costs are set to rise more than anticipated for millions of British households this autumn, as the price cap for a typical annual dual-fuel bill has increased by 2% to £1,755.
745
Trump’s drug price policy fuels UK surge as Mounjaro bills set to triple
Eli Lilly, the US manufacturer of Mounjaro, has instructed its two British wholesalers to stop taking orders amid “unprecedented demand,” which is believed to be driven by Brits eager to avoid next week’s price increase - which could be as high as 170%.
709
UK families face rising bills as food prices hit biggest increase since last year
The increase in the prices of chocolate, butter, and eggs has led to food price inflation hitting its highest point in 18 months, as reported by a survey.
1062
Coinplex investors left stranded as Ponzi Scheme shuts down and launches fake MiCA exit
The Coinplex “click a button” app Ponzi has collapsed.
958
Coca-Cola weighs sale of Costa Coffee amid rising costs and competition
Costa Coffee may change ownership once again, following revelations that Coca-Cola has met with potential buyers to discuss a discounted deal to sell the chain.
1084
Rachel Reeves considers ‘stealth tax raid’ to fill £50bn gap in UK finances
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is arranging a ’stealth tax raid’ on workers in the upcoming budget as she aims to address a £50 billion shortfall in public finances, according to a report.
836
Fernwood Financial customers freed from debt as lender goes bust
It seems like a dream come true: obtaining a loan that you never have to repay.
954
TikTok cuts hundreds of jobs in Britain despite new online safety rules
TikTok has jeopardized the jobs of hundreds of UK content moderators, even as stricter regulations are being implemented to prevent the spread of harmful material online.
744
Labour to restrict child benefit for those living abroad
Labour is preparing to take strict measures against individuals claiming child benefits while residing abroad.
1030
UK’s third-largest steelworks falls under government control
The UK’s third-largest steelworks has been placed under government control, creating an uncertain future for nearly 1,500 workers in Rotherham and Sheffield.
773
Rachel Reeves considers introducing tax on sale of family homes
Rachel Reeves is formulating plans to impose capital gains tax on the sale of family homes, potentially impacting pensioners who wish to downsize, it has been revealed.
858
UK inflation climbs to 3.8% in July, raising fears over delayed rate cuts
Inflation increased once more last month, reaching a higher than anticipated 3.8%, due to rising food and fuel prices, heightening concerns that the Bank of England will postpone further interest rate cuts.
885
Steel import chaos as UK firms threaten to sue government over sudden tariffs
Companies have sent a letter to the business secretary complaining that new rules were imposed with only 24 hours’ notice.
834
FTSE 100 executives paid over £1 billion while workers face cost of living crisis
Report reveals over £1 billion was distributed to just 217 FTSE 100 executives in the past financial year.
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