BoE's Taylor: China Trade Could Drive UK Rate Cuts
Bank of England's Alan Taylor suggests influx of cheap Chinese goods could lower inflation, prompting earlier interest rate cuts. Read the full analysis.
Bank of England's Alan Taylor suggests influx of cheap Chinese goods could lower inflation, prompting earlier interest rate cuts. Read the full analysis.
Solo travellers can save up to £1,680 on guided group tours to Asia with Wendy Wu Tours' extended Boxing Day sale, featuring free or half-price single supplements for 2026-2027 departures.
Stockport MP Lisa Smart argues rejoining a European customs union is vital for local businesses and workers' wages, tackling the ongoing cost of living pressures.
China greenlights the 76-mile Bohai Strait Tunnel, slashing travel between Dalian and Yantai from 6 hours to 40 minutes. Discover the £23bn project's impact and challenges.
King Charles III and Prince William are reportedly planning separate US visits in 2026, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of American independence and ongoing UK-US trade negotiations.
Sensitive UK diplomatic data feared stolen in a major state-sponsored cyber attack linked to China. The government is reviewing defences amid rising tensions.
Two East Cheshire Hospice employees, Laura Lamptey and Charlotte Bains, are training to trek the Great Wall of China in November 2026 to raise vital funds. Discover their inspiring reasons and how to support them.
Andrea Egan has been elected as the new general secretary of Unison, the UK's largest trade union, in a surprise result. Read the full story and what it means for public sector workers.
The Labour government begins repealing the Minimum Service Levels Act, calling it 'unworkable'. Unions hail the move as a victory for workers' rights. Read the full update.
The Animal Welfare Bill has become law, banning the import of young, mutilated, and heavily pregnant pets. Discover how this crackdown protects animals and buyers.
Lloyds Bank has executed a UK banking 'first' by completing a digital Letter of Credit transaction using WaveBL's blockchain platform, slashing processing times for businesses. Discover how this innovation accelerates trade.
PM Keir Starmer warns China poses 'real national security threats' but rejects binary foreign policy, balancing security with 'huge' economic opportunities. Read his full strategy.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms alcohol duty will increase in line with inflation from February 2026, adding pence to your favourite drinks. See the full price list here.
Amazon urges Fire TV Stick owners to send back old models for an 80% discount. Get the latest 4K Fire TV Stick for just £13 this Black Friday. Trade in now!
UK Ambassador Samantha Job's two-day Wales visit aims to boost trade and investment with Sweden, a key £36bn partner. Discover how Welsh tech and energy sectors stand to benefit.
Property mogul Rick Gannon is trading up from a biro to secure a home for a homeless veteran. Discover his inspiring journey and how you can support the cause.
Shamim Khan from Derby completes a 3300m ascent trek along China's Great Wall, raising vital funds for The Air Ambulance Service. Support her heroic challenge today.
A prominent figure in the West Midlands illegal tobacco trade has been sentenced after £33,000 was discovered hidden under a bed. Over £3.5 million passed through his accounts.
Wine and Spirit Trade Association calls on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to freeze alcohol duty as 4.5% hike could add £1 to bottle prices, fuelling inflation and hurting hospitality.
Former care worker Tsitsi Mtasa's AI platform Wisterias joins a life sciences trade mission to Ireland. Discover how her innovation is set to transform care for SMEs.
New research reveals how your occupation could be secretly inflating your car insurance premiums, with some drivers paying hundreds more than others with identical risk profiles.
Richard Tice launches scathing attack on Walsall Council after investigation reveals £30,000 spent on trade union facility time, demanding immediate repayment to taxpayers.
A pioneering Hertfordshire company receives royal recognition for outstanding innovation and international trade achievements in the prestigious King's Awards for Enterprise.