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Britain Faces Underpopulation Crisis Due to Record-Low Fertility Rate

Analysis reveals that Britain's fertility rate has fallen to its lowest level since the 1930s, resulting in nine out of ten neighborhoods facing underpopulation; experts warn of economic and social consequences.

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UK Policy Changes Undermine Retirement Security

Recent changes to UK taxation (CGT allowance reduction from £12,300 to £3,000) and pension policies (potential reduction in value and earlier increase to retirement age) severely impact long-term financial planning, potentially delaying retirement or causing financial hardship for many.

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UK Pension Reforms Face Criticism Amidst Insufficient Savings and Delayed Action

The UK government faces pressure to reform its pension system due to insufficient personal savings and the unsustainable cost of the state pension, with proposals for cuts to tax relief and a delayed review raising concerns about future retirement security.

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UK Inheritance Tax to Include Pensions from 2027

The UK government will tax pension assets as part of inheritance tax from 2027, impacting millions of families and potentially doubling the number of estates paying this tax by 2030, increasing government revenue by an estimated £1.5 billion annually.

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Princes Buys Liverpool's Royal Liver Building for £60 Million

Princes, a food company with Liverpool roots dating back to 1880, purchased Liverpool's Royal Liver Building for £60 million, part of an £83 million real estate plan that also includes the Cross Green facility in Leeds, making the Liver Building its corporate headquarters.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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UK Job Cuts Surge Amidst Labour's National Insurance Increase

Labour's £25 billion national insurance increase is causing the fastest job losses in the private sector since February, impacting economic growth, and potentially pushing the Bank of England to cut interest rates. The July PMI report shows private sector activity growing at just 0.1 percent, with s...

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UK Eases Financial Regulations to Boost Growth

The UK government is easing financial regulations to boost economic growth, reversing a post-2008 trend; this approach, while aiming to stimulate the economy, risks repeating past mistakes if not carefully managed.

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Smaller British Banks Outperform "Big Four" Amidst Investor Shift

Three smaller British banks—Secure Trust, Arbuthnot Banking Group, and Manx Financial Group—are outperforming the established "Big Four," showcasing strong growth and high dividend yields, driven by specialized lending and a focus on niche markets.

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Rayner Announces Sweeping Tax Hikes to Avoid Austerity

UK Prime Minister Angela Rayner announced unprecedented tax increases on high earners, substantial bank accounts, and property values to fund public services and avoid austerity measures, following a financial crisis triggered by previous government policies and a loss of investor confidence.

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IMF Warns of Drastic UK Spending Cuts Unless Taxes Rise

The IMF warns that UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves must raise taxes or cut spending drastically to address a £30 billion budget deficit, potentially impacting pensions and NHS services; this follows the government's recent policy reversal on benefit reforms.

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Fintech Lender Juice Disrupts UK SME Funding

Juice, a UK fintech lender founded in 2019, provides funding to small businesses—especially those lacking traditional collateral—using AI and alternative data, enabling faster loan approvals (within 24 hours) and supporting SME growth, crucial given banks' limited support for this sector.

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Lloyds CEO warns against UK tax hikes amid slowing economy

Lloyds Banking Group's CEO warned against further tax hikes amid slowing UK economic growth and rising unemployment, as a July PMI survey indicated sluggish private sector activity and increased job cuts, while Lloyds reported better-than-expected first-half profits of £3.5 billion.

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