Rachel Reeves has pledged a root-and-branch review of the UK’s immigration framework, including potential new visa routes for high-skilled workers in AI and life sciences, as part of a wider push to stimulate economic growth. The chancellor revealed that a white paper will be published later this year, announcing the Government’s vision for “Britain to be open for business and open for talent”. Speaking at a breakfast event during the World Economic Forum in Davos,...
The world of online investing has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, driven by technological advancements, regulatory changes, and shifting investor preferences. These developments have democratized access to financial markets, allowing more people than ever to participate in stock trading. From innovative trading platforms to groundbreaking financial technologies, here are some of the major achievements in stock trading shaping the online investing landscape in 2025. Rise of Zero-Commission Trading One of the most significant...
Government borrowing surged by £3.2 billion above expectations in December, with the shortfall reaching £17.8 billion as rising public sector pay, inflation-linked benefits, and a one-off property purchase pushed spending to its highest December level in four years. Official figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed the spike in borrowing, up from £11.8 billion in November and outstripping the Office for Budget Responsibility’s (OBR) forecast of £14.6 billion. Higher staff wages, inflation-driven costs...
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In a world increasingly driven by automation and innovation, mobile robotics has emerged as a transformative force reshaping industries and redefining what is possible in modern business operations. These cutting-edge technologies are enabling businesses to enhance efficiency, precision, and scalability across a variety of sectors. From autonomous mobile robots navigating warehouses to industrial mobile robots optimising complex manufacturing processes, the potential of mobile robotics is vast and ever-expanding. The Surge in Mobile Robotics Mobile robotics...
British venture capital house Fuel Ventures predicts a fresh wave of Chinese investment could be headed for the UK—potentially amounting to $33 billion—if Donald Trump’s second presidency prompts a steep decline in Chinese funding for the United States. The firm’s projections follow a stark drop in Chinese investment during Trump’s first term, when flows to America fell by more than 80 per cent across two years. Mark Pearson, founder of Fuel Ventures, says the UK’s...
Former England football captain Bryan Robson has succeeded in most of his appeal against HMRC over alleged IR35 breaches relating to his work as a Global Ambassador for Manchester United between 2015/16 and 2020/21. The First-tier Tax Tribunal upheld Robson’s challenge in four of the six disputed tax years, though found that part of his earnings from December 2019 to April 2021 should have been treated as deemed employment income. The tribunal has ordered HMRC...
Two-thirds of British entrepreneurs believe Donald Trump’s second term as US president will be “good for business”, according to a poll by Helm, a network for founders. The survey found that 66 per cent were optimistic about the Trump White House, while 33 per cent considered it “bad for business”. Helm represents £8 billion in British business, with the average revenue of each member firm standing at around £21 million. Many see Trump’s pro-business stance—illustrated...
The Treasury is bidding to step into a major Supreme Court case that could drag Britain’s motor finance industry into a costly mis-selling crisis on a par with the infamous PPI scandal. Ministers want the court to consider the broader impact on investor confidence in the UK’s regulatory regime and, crucially, to ensure that any compensation orders are kept “proportionate.” It is up to the Supreme Court to decide whether the Treasury’s intervention will be...
Unemployment has edged higher in the UK while the number of job vacancies has fallen to its lowest level in more than three years, signalling that employers pulled back on hiring after Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s October budget hiked national insurance contributions. Fresh figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that the unemployment rate nudged up to 4.4 per cent from 4.3 per cent in the quarter to December, as vacancies declined by 24,000...
