Britain Financial News

07.01 / 15:03

markets Digital Strategy Hallmark Experts PAM International When Calls the Heart Season 12: Check out Episode 2 release date, time and where to watch

Episode 2’s release and the full schedule of the season have generated anticipation among fans globally.

07.01 / 15:03

markets Provident Digital security Strategy PAM social e-Shram portal now available in all 22 scheduled languages

multilingual functionality on the e-Shram portal to provide seamless access to various government schemes for unorganised workers. In line with the vision of making eShram a 'One-Stop-Solution', this portal will now be available in all 22 Scheduled Languages, a labour ministry statement said.

07.01 / 14:07

markets Digital Platform economy Browser social Investigations UK competition watchdog prepares to investigate tech giants under new rulebook

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The U.K. competition regulator said it would open investigations into at least three types of tech platforms at the start of this year to work out which tech giants need to obey a new law governing the digital economy.

07.01 / 12:59

markets Action social rapper Relationships Love Island's Gabby Allen & Marcel Somerville: From Their Explosive Split to Ex-Wife's Cheating Drama

Gabby Allen and Marcel Somerville, who captivated audiences during the show's 2017 season, are set to re-enter the villa for the upcoming Love Island All Stars series. Their past relationship, marked by both affection and controversy, continues to intrigue fans.

07.01 / 09:11

Food UK retail sales record tepid growth in final quarter of 2024

The three-month average growth rate was offset by contraction in the non-food sector, with in-store non-food sales falling by an average of 2.4% in the last three months of last year, otherwise known as the ‘golden quarter'. In addition, overall non-food sales experienced an average decline of 1.1% between October and December while food sales grew by an average of 2.1% in the same period, yet still below the 12-month average of 3.3%. UK retail sales fall 3.3% in November in 'bad start to festive season' «Following a challenging year marked by weak consumer confidence and diff...

07.01 / 08:47

markets Target CEO security Trade Latin Interviews dLocal, Latin America's answer to Stripe, wins UK license in global expansion push

In this article

07.01 / 08:13

markets Digital Strategy Experts PAM reports testing GATE 2025 admit card released: Check direct link to download

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025 admit cards on 7 January 2025. Registered candidates can download their admit cards by visiting the official website at gate2025.iitr.ac.in. The examinations are scheduled to take place on 1, 2, 15, and 16 February 2025, across two shifts each day.

07.01 / 07:57

Citizens Sustainability Election country rock International Mint Primer: What Trudeau’s resignation means for India-Canada relations

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as the prime minister of Canada and leader of the Liberal Party on Monday. What next for Canada? And will the development bring a decisive shift in India-Canada relations? Mint explains: With Canada’s Parliament prorogued until March, the opposition’s effort to bring a no-confidence motion stands stalled.

07.01 / 06:59

SUN economy Trade War performer country rights A little more ambition and resolve could boost India’s economic expansion

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Planet Earth completed a revolution around the sun and we all celebrated it with gusto, calling it a New Year. As the planet embarks on its next revolution around the sun with about 8.2 billion human inhabitants, let us go ahead with the annual ritual of crystal-ball gazing into what lies ahead during the next 12 months.

07.01 / 02:35

markets UPS Election social politician UK leader Keir Starmer slams 'lies and misinformation' after attacks from Elon Musk

Keir Starmer on Monday condemned «lies and misinformation» that he said are undermining U.K. democracy, in response to a barrage of attacks on his government from Elon Musk.

07.01 / 02:11

COST Provident Platform Sustainability wellness stage The National Pension System was tweaked for flexibility but awaits tax clarity

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The latest tweaks to India’s National Pension System (NPS) improve an already excellent retirement saving scheme. The government could consider two additional improvements.

06.01 / 21:35

markets CEO Strategy Tesla rights Scandals Musk flexing his political muscle and going global; he's applying a playbook in UK, Germany and Canada similar to the one he used to disrupt American politics

Tesla CEO Elon Musk leveraged his influence on X (formerly known as Twitter) to engage in provocative political commentary while specifically targeting British politics, reported The Washington Post.

06.01 / 18:41

markets Digital Booking Strategy Experts PAM 2025 Bank Holidays in UK: Get 61 days off with only 24 days’ annual leave; here's how you can plan your holiday calendar now

06.01 / 18:15

markets CEO Tesla Refugees Courts rights Videos Why is Elon Musk championing the cause of Tommy Robinson who is in jail for fraud and violent criminal record

Tommy Robinson, who is a convicted fraudster and is the leader of the English far right movement, has pretty recently gained attention after Tesla CEO Elon Musk publicly called for his release from prison, reported NBC News.

06.01 / 17:45

markets Virus show social hospital reports Videos Mayhem at Chinese hospitals as HMPV virus spreads like wildfire, new video shows patients hooked to IVs

HMPV virus is rapidly spreading its wings throughout the world, and there is widespread panic, chaos and confusion, with fears that the world could see another major pandemic soon. Meanwhile, there are videos emerging from a hospital in China where children, reportedly affected by the HMPV virus, are sitting on green benches with IV drips seen beside them, according to a Daily Star UK report.

06.01 / 15:51

Rathbones AM poaches from Schroders for business development director role

Nelson will be based in Glasgow to engage with wealth managers, financial advisers and intermediary clients across her base regions. Schroders and Baillie Gifford make deadline day moves for SDR labels She joins Rathbones from Schroders, where she had served as head of client group for Scotland and Northern Ireland since May 2021. As head of client group, Nelson was in charge of all contact with intermediary clients in the two UK regions. Prior to that, she worked as a business development manager for Schroders from 2017 to 2021. Nelson also worked at Cazenove Capital as...

06.01 / 15:51

Target Research country UK companies under fire as US activist attacks reach three-year high

In total, 23 out of 59 campaigns against UK corporates in 2024 were led by US activists, the highest number for three years, according to the A&M Activist Alert (AAA) Outlook. The increase in US activism extended across Europe, as campaigns launched by US based groups jumping 27% in 2023, to 35% last year. But the UK remained the main overall focus, retaining its spots as the most targeted country in Europe for investor activism, and the fourth worldwide. UK adults hold the smallest percentage of wealth in investments of all G7 countries A&M's research revealed that 42% of all ...

06.01 / 14:41

markets Digital Strategy Experts PAM performer stage Bianca Perea's Second Life Chance: First in the UK to Receive Liver Transplant for Advanced Bowel Cancer

liver transplant for advanced bowel cancer that had spread to her liver. This groundbreaking procedure, performed in the summer of 2024, has given Ms. Perea a new lease on life, with no signs of cancer following the transplant.

06.01 / 13:05

markets Platform Strategy Mobile Healthcare hospital International Upgrad’s Mayank Kumar and Oyo’s Ayush Mathur launch BorderPlus

Mayank Kumar, cofounder of edtech company Upgrad and Ayush Mathur, formerly president, Europe at hospitality and traveltech firm OYO have come together as cofounders to launch BorderPlus, a talent mobility platform dedicated to connecting blue-collar workers with global opportunities.

06.01 / 12:17

UPS country reports UK adults hold the smallest percentage of wealth in investments of all G7 countries

According to abrdn's Tell Sid and tell him again report, only 8% of wealth held by UK adults is in equities and mutual funds, four times lower than in the US, excluding pensions (33%). Instead, a vast amount of wealth held by adults in the UK is tilted towards property and cash compared to other G7 countries, with half of personal wealth tied up in housing, slightly below Germany's 57% and France's 52%. Lack of clarity keeps retail investors from getting on board with SDR labels According to the report, the UK ranked third among the G7 countries with the highest proportion of ...

06.01 / 09:57

Enterprise Albion Capital opens £50m fundraise across three VCTs

As the VCT industry marks its 30th anniversary this year, Albion's announcement comes as the top-up offer for the Albion Technology & General VCT, Albion Crown VCT and Albion Enterprise VCT goes live, with the potential for a £30m over-allotment. Mobeus VCTs launch share offer to raise £90m The VCT manager said the move reflects «Albion's confidence in the UK's vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem», and comes after the Labour government greenlit the extension of the Sunset Clause for VCTs and Enterprise Investment Schemes last year. Over the past three years, Albion has funnelled £16...

latest developments in Britain

What is the current situation in Britain?

In Britain, the spotlight is on major events that affect the region’s daily life.

Where can I find reliable news about Britain?

We publish reliable reports about the situation in Britain, based on information from trusted sources.

What shapes the media agenda in Britain?

The news landscape of Britain is shaped by key decisions by local authorities, reflecting its unique context.