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UK growth upgraded but energy prices and rates to bite in 2027
The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its UK growth forecast to 1.3% for 2026, up from 1% predicted in July, but warned that higher energy pric…
Stellantis and Renault back UK to get EU car industry protection
Stellantis and Renault have called for the UK car industry to be included in proposed European Union protection rules, while also urging the British g…
Asos warns customer data may be compromised after ‘unauthorised’ app access
Asos shares fell nearly 10 percent after the online fashion retailer disclosed unauthorised access to its app systems by an unidentified third party. …
UK regulator FCA to investigate how it handled Epstein whistleblower who took his own life
The Financial Conduct Authority has opened an investigation into its handling of whistleblower Simon Andriesz, a British banker who died last month at…
Glasgow city council reaches pay deal with union to avert fire-and-rehire plan
Glasgow city council has reached a pay and grading agreement with Unison, the largest of three unions representing its workforce, avoiding a fire-and-…
BBC morale dented by gradual ‘bloodletting’ after weeks of job cuts
The BBC faces severe staff morale problems following plans to cut as many as 2,000 employees announced gradually over several weeks, according to corp…
UK diesel price hits record high of £2 a litre
UK diesel prices have reached a record £2 per litre, driven by disruptions to crude and refined oil supplies from the Gulf following the US-Israel war…