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Bank of England Warns of Inflation and US Trade Threats, Halves Growth Forecast

The Bank of England halved its UK growth forecast to 0.75 percent for this year, warning of a dual threat from sticky inflation and uncertainty surrounding US trade policy, leading to a cautious 0.25 percentage point interest rate cut.

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Breedon Group's $238 Million US Acquisition to Counter UK Slowdown

Breedon Group is buying the Missouri-based Lionmark for $238 million to expand its US operations and offset a slowdown in UK construction activity, expecting to more than double its US revenues and achieve immediate financial returns by this Friday.

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UK to Guarantee Sick Pay for 1.3 Million Low-Wage Earners

The UK government announced that approximately 1.3 million low-wage earners will receive guaranteed sick pay starting next year, costing employers more but potentially benefiting workers by up to £100 a week and reducing reliance on social welfare.

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Defense Stocks Surge on Increased Spending Announcements

Following announcements of increased defense spending, European and UK weapons companies experienced a surge in share prices, with the FTSE 100 reaching a record high; BAE Systems saw a 17.5% increase, adding £5.92bn to its value.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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UK House Prices Rise for Sixth Consecutive Month Amid Looming Stamp Duty Changes

UK house prices rose 0.4% in February to £270,493, marking six months of consecutive growth driven by first-time buyers rushing to beat upcoming stamp duty increases; annual growth stands at 3.9%, though transactions remain below historic levels.

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UK Budget Tax Changes Threaten 160,000 Retail Jobs

Up to 160,000 part-time retail jobs in the UK could be lost over the next three years due to tax changes announced in the Budget, impacting young people and parents disproportionately, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC), which also warned of increased shop closures.

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Trade War Poses Substantial Threat to UK Economy

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warned that a full-blown trade war, sparked by US tariffs on Canadian, Mexican, and Chinese goods, and threatened tariffs on the EU, poses a substantial risk to the British economy, potentially lowering disposable income. The Bank is closely monitoring the situ...

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Lenkie Secures £49 Million to Tackle UK SME Funding Gap

Lenkie, a UK-based fintech, secured £49 million in funding to expand its payables financing for SMEs, addressing a £22 billion funding gap and enabling businesses to access capital for fulfilling orders before payment.

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£45 Billion Surge in UK ISA Savings as Tax Thresholds Trigger Shift

UK savers deposited £45 billion into cash ISAs in 2024, raising the total to £359 billion due to rising interest rates pushing many above the tax threshold for savings interest; HMRC estimates £10.4 billion in savings interest tax for 2024/25, a 665% increase from 2021/22.

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UK Manufacturing Job Cuts Surge Amid Economic Downturn

British manufacturers cut staff at the fastest rate in almost five years in February, as the S&P Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index fell to a 14-month low of 46.9 amid declining new orders, supply chain issues, and upcoming tax and minimum wage increases.

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Nationwide Cuts Mortgage Rates Below 4% Amidst UK Lender Competition

Nationwide Building Society in the UK is lowering selected fixed-rate mortgages by up to 0.25 percentage points, with its lowest five-year fixed rate reaching 3.99% for those with 40% equity, impacting existing and new customers, and first-time buyers.

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UK's Net-Zero Transition: Household Impact and Economic Challenges

The UK's ambitious net-zero target necessitates significant household changes by 2038-2042, including heat pump adoption, EV use, and reduced meat consumption, posing economic challenges that require government intervention and public trust.

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Climate Action

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