Today, the British Business Bank responds to an updated mandate from the UK Government by publishing a five-year strategic plan for delivering a step change in how UK smaller businesses are financed.

The UK equivalent of the American initiative takes place a week later, just as Britons are preparing to step up their festive ...

Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice used a speech in the City of London on Wednesday evening to take aim at pensions overhaul during pitch to business chiefs. He said his party would look to overhaul ...

Business confidence in Wales surged during October, outpacing the UK average, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds. During October, confidence increased 34 points to 57 per cent.

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A Removals Force modelled on America’s ICE agency would deport 150,000 people a year under bold Tory plans being unveiled today to tackle the migrant crisis. This force would also remove all new ...

The UK will be the top investment destination for ScottishPower’s Spanish owner’s 58 billion euro (£50.6 billion) spending plan that will focus on electricity grids, in a move set to create thousands ...

18:31, Mon, Sep 22, 2025 Updated: 18:33, Mon, Sep 22, 2025 Nigel Farage has announced plans to cut migration and slash the welfare bill by £230 billion if he becomes Prime Minister. There’s some ...

BRITISH Prime Minister Keir Starmer is exploring proposals to abolish some visa fees for top global talent at a time when the U.S. has taken a tougher stance on immigration, the Financial Times ...

Animal Aid is one of the UK’s most established and respected animal rights organisations. We were founded in 1977 with a clear mission: to achieve rights, respect and compassion for all animals. We ...

The UK is set to push for a peace plan for the Middle East at the UN General Assembly after recognising the state of Palestine. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper is expected to use the summit to address ...