UK GDP rises 0.1% in August ahead of Budget

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK economy grew 0.1% in August, boosted by manufacturing and health, as Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares a budget to close a £20–30bn fiscal gap. As reported by The Guardian, official figures show Britain’s GDP rose 0.1% in

29% of firms hit by cyber-attacks, survey shows

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A CIPS survey finds 29% of companies hit by cyber-attacks, with major firms like JLR and Asahi facing huge disruptions and losses worldwide. As reported by The Guardian, nearly a third of managers report increasing cyber-attacks on

Millions in England face fresh water bill hikes

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Five water firms urge the CMA to permit bigger bill hikes than Ofwat approved, leaving millions of English households facing higher costs. As reported by the Guardian, households across England risk higher water charges as the Competition

UK Winter Fuel Payment 2025 rates and updates

The Winter Fuel Payment (WFP) is an annual, tax-free government payment aimed at helping people of pension age in England and Wales meet the costs of heating their homes during colder months. Administered by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), the WFP is

Bidcorp warns Rachel Reeves over rising taxes

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British food giant Bidcorp urges Chancellor Rachel Reeves to ease tax pressure, warning that higher duties on food firms may burden consumers. As reported by The Telegraph, food industry leaders warn Rachel Reeves against tax hikes on

NCA warns of £80k home sale payment scams

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – National Crime Agency and Law Society warn of rising home sale scams, with average losses of £82,000, urging stronger protections in the legal sector. As reported by The Independent, a new campaign warns of scams targeting homebuyers,

Neso updates UK electricity grid to avoid outages

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Great Britain’s energy operator Neso boosts real-time monitoring and protocols to prevent blackouts, ensuring grid resilience after Iberian outages. As reported by The Guardian, Great Britain’s energy operator Neso said it has upgraded grid monitoring to future-proof

UK faces fastest rise in jobseekers since 2020

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK jobseeker numbers hit a five-year high as firms cut staff and froze hiring, with fears that Rachel Reeves’ tax plans could further strain the labour market. As reported by The Telegraph, jobseeker numbers hit a five-year

UK carmakers warn EV rules risk jobs, investment

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK automakers urged softer EV targets, citing high costs and job risks, despite increasing electric car sales and government climate goals. As reported by The Guardian, documents reveal UK carmakers lobbied for relaxed EV rules, citing risks

UK gambling firms fight back against tax hike

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The British gambling sector is lobbying ministers and Labour staff to oppose a tax rise that could increase duties on betting, casinos, and online games. As reported by The Guardian, the gambling sector has launched behind-the-scenes lobbying

Retail giants oppose Labour’s obesity plan

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Supermarket bosses slammed Labour’s calorie-cutting plan as rushed, costly, and ineffective, warning it adds red tape without tackling obesity properly. As reported by The Telegraph, retail and food industry heads criticised government proposals to mandate calorie tracking

UK unemployment rate rises to 4.6%

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK jobless rate rose to 4.6%, the highest in nearly four years, as tax hikes and wage pressures contributed to a sharp fall in payrolls and slowed hiring. As reported by The Guardian, official data shows

Hoard cash in case of blackout, MPs warn

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – MPs urge Treasury to back cash reserves as digital networks face threats from blackouts, cyber strikes, and potential banking system breakdowns. As reported by The Telegraph, MPs urged the Treasury to advise on cash savings in preparation

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