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UK business activity surges in August
British business activity sped up this month and cost pressures were the weakest in over three years, according to a survey that signalled growth momentum going
Isle of Barra Distillers expands UK retail presence in Waitrose…
Isle of Barra Distillers reported strong retail sales, with continued success in Waitrose leading to Atlantic Gin being available in 209 stores across the
Will Starmer’s falling ratings dampen UK economic outlook? – London…
Since Keir Starmer took charge as UK Prime Minister just over a month ago, his approval ratings have dropped dramatically. According to data from Opiniu
Defence firms ‘need reassuring’ that big orders will be long-term
ThalesDefence firm Thales won a £223m order for an anti-tank missile system from the UKAfter years of declining defence spending in many Western countries, the
Fish and chips UK takeaway with biggest price rise
Getty ImagesFish and chips is a British family favourite equally enjoyed around the table on a Friday night or out of the paper on an often overcast beach.But t
Renewed calls for UK industrial strategy to bring in investment…
UK manufacturers have renewed calls on the government to urgently draft an industrial strategy that will bring in investment and fix the “terrible” damage c
Britain falls behind Russia and China on tech as Reeves…
In a vast warehouse on the outskirts of Edinburgh, Britain’s most powerful supercomputer, Archer2, hums and purrs.The sprawli
Strengthening workplace protections in UK could bring benefits for both…
Sixty years ago when Harold Wilson spoke of harnessing the “white heat” of technology to remake Britain, he warned there was no room for “restrictive prac
I’d buy 426 shares of this UK company to target…
Image source: Getty ImagesOwning shares can mean earning dividends. Not all companies pay dividends, but many do. In fact, a lot of UK shares have juicy dividen
Government to seek global trade deals for UK at expense…
The business and trade secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, has signalled a new twin-track approach to UK trade policy, in which the Labour government will pursue clos
Putin seizes $100m from Google to fund Russia’s war machine
Russian authorities have seized more than $100m (£76m) from Google to fund propaganda supporting Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukr
2 quality UK shares for investors to consider buying
Image source: Getty ImagesOver the long term, the best investment results tend to come from the highest quality businesses. And the UK has a couple that fit the
