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Revolut Launches Stocks and Shares ISA, Increasing UK Investment Access

Revolut launched a stocks and shares ISA in the UK, offering access to over 100 ETFs through partnerships with Vanguard, BlackRock, Amundi, and Invesco; this follows government efforts to encourage stock market investment and comes with various fee structures.

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Seraphine Enters Administration, Citing Economic Challenges

Maternity fashion retailer Seraphine, known for its association with the Princess of Wales, ceased trading and entered administration on Monday, resulting in the redundancy of the majority of its 95 employees due to "fragile consumer confidence" and rising costs.

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Reeves Announces Further Tax Hikes Amidst Budget Crisis

Facing a £30 billion budget shortfall, Chancellor Rachel Reeves will raise taxes in the autumn budget, despite prior promises, due to the abandonment of welfare reforms, triggering potential political and economic consequences.

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FTSE 100 Soars 7.7% in First Half of 2025, Defense and Gold Stocks Lead

The FTSE 100 index rose 7.7 percent in the first half of 2025, its best performance since 2021, driven by strong gains in gold mining and defense stocks due to increased military spending and investor flight to safety amid global uncertainty.

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UK Youth Unemployment Crisis: A Vicious Cycle of Lack of Experience

A significant decline in youth employment in the UK is creating a vicious cycle, where young people struggle to find jobs due to lack of experience, while employers are challenged by increased competition and costs.

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UK Borrowing Costs Rise Amid Concerns Over Labour's Finances

UK ten-year gilt yields saw their first weekly rise since May, increasing to 4.56 percent from 4.5 percent, driven by concerns over Labour's handling of public finances following a £5 billion welfare reform U-turn and the Chancellor's emotional Commons appearance.

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UK Youth Work Readiness Crisis: Only 47% Feel Prepared for Work

A new UK survey reveals that only 47 percent of 18-to-24-year-olds feel prepared for work after school, compared to 74 percent of over-64s, coinciding with almost one million 16-to-24-year-olds classified as NEET (not in education, employment, or training), the highest level in 11 years.

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London "Super Sewer" CEO Receives £600,000 Pay Rise Amidst £100 Million Cost Overrun

Andy Mitchell, CEO of the Thames Tideway Tunnel project, received a £600,000 pay rise to £2.5 million, despite the project's cost increasing by £100 million to £4.6 billion; this raises concerns about executive pay in the UK's water industry, which is comprised of private monopolies.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Major UK Companies Weigh Exit from London Stock Exchange

At least ten major FTSE 100 companies, representing over half a trillion pounds in market capitalization, are considering leaving the London Stock Exchange, primarily due to perceived undervaluation compared to US markets, potentially causing significant economic consequences for the UK.

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UK Carmakers Near Relaxed Electric Vehicle Sales Targets

The UK car industry successfully lobbied the government to relax its zero-emission vehicle mandate, resulting in a lower effective target for electric vehicle sales (22.06% in 2025) which carmakers are on track to meet, despite only 13% of private buyers choosing electric vehicles. This success, how...

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UK Government to Slash Cash ISA Allowance

The UK government plans to slash the annual cash ISA allowance from £20,000 to potentially £4,000 from next April, aiming to boost investment in UK shares, a move criticized by experts as potentially harmful to cash savers.

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UK Consumers Grapple with Economic Uncertainty: Expert Financial Advice

A recent survey shows UK consumers are worried about the slowing economy, possible tax increases, and rising food costs; experts advise on managing money in uncertain times by diversifying investments and securing mortgage deals in advance.

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