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At Lancaster House, the UK government, royal sponsorship and global investors unveiled a summit to mobilise private finance behind UN biodiversity goals. The event launched new commitments on
Rachel Reeves is considering diluting Labour’s proposed inheritance tax reforms for non-doms after a rise in wealthy individuals leaving the UK. More than 4,400 directors have resigned in
Sir James Dyson has criticised Labour’s tax and National Insurance increases, warning they could stifle innovation and deter investment. The measures, part of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s 2025 Spending
Rachel Reeves’ first spending review sets out Labour’s fiscal priorities, committing new funds to defence, the NHS and infrastructure projects like nuclear energy and housing. Despite limited headroom
The FTSE 100 ended Tuesday at 8,254.18, narrowly missing its all-time closing high. Mining stocks and a weaker pound lifted the index, while cautious investor sentiment and upcoming
Labour has cancelled a high-priced corporate conference due to weak demand from executives and lobbyists. The £5,000-per-head event faced criticism over costs and limited ministerial access. It follows
A U.S. federal court has struck down President Trump’s global tariffs, ruling they exceed the limits of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The administration has appealed, insisting
Reform UK has proposed raising the personal tax allowance to £20,000, a policy expected to cost up to £80 billion. The party plans to fund it by scrapping
Renatus Tactical Acquisition Corp I marked its Nasdaq debut on 23 May 2025 following a $241.5 million IPO. Led by former DWAC executives, the SPAC targets blockchain, security,
The UK economy grew 0.7% in Q1 2025, the fastest among G7 nations, offering a political lift to the Labour government. The Bank of England upgraded its annual
