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Trump Criticizes UK Fossil Fuel Policy

Donald Trump criticized the UK's fossil fuel policy, urging increased North Sea oil production and the removal of windmills, following Apache Corporation's withdrawal from the North Sea by 2029 due to the UK's windfall tax and regulatory costs.

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Brompton Profits Plunge 99% Amid Bicycle Market Turmoil

Brompton Bicycle's profits plunged 99% to £4,602 in the year to March 2024, due to reduced sales (down 5.3% to £122.6m) amid industry-wide overstocking and discounting following the pandemic, forcing the company to halt expansion plans and cancel dividends.

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UK Graduate Salaries Drop 4 Percent as Minimum Wage Soars

A Resolution Foundation study reveals a 4 percent drop in real terms for UK graduate salaries (to £34,000) between 2001 and 2023, while minimum wage rose by nearly 60 percent (£21,700), significantly narrowing the pay gap and impacting lower-earning graduates disproportionately.

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£145 Billion in British Companies Acquired in 2024 Amidst Concerns Over London's Financial Standing

British companies worth £145 billion were acquired in 2024, a 51% increase from 2023, with foreign buyers accounting for £74 billion (51%), raising concerns about London's standing as a global listing venue.

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Post Office Seeks £100-£150 Million Annual Fee Hike From Banks

The Post Office is proposing a fee hike of £100-£150 million annually for banks using its network, raising the annual cost to £350-£400 million, to fund improved postmasters' pay and maintain cash services in 11,500 branches amid widespread bank branch closures.

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UK Bond Yields Soar, Exceeding 4.5 Percent Amidst Market Concerns

The UK's ten-year government bond yield has reached 4.63 percent, exceeding levels from Liz Truss's premiership and surpassing German and Italian yields, reflecting market concern over the government's economic policies and impacting households and economic growth.

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Labour's Long-Term Economic Strategy Amidst Stagnant Growth

The UK faces stagnant growth, with zero quarterly growth reported, planned hiring cuts, and inflation concerns. However, the Labour government is pursuing a multi-pronged economic strategy involving increased infrastructure investment, private sector engagement, productivity improvements, and workfo...

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Lidl Reports Record Christmas Sales Despite Slower Growth

Lidl's UK revenue surpassed £1 billion over the four weeks to Christmas Eve, a nearly 7% increase fueled by a 33% rise in party food sales and a record number of customers; this follows a year of significant customer growth, but the growth rate is down from 12% in the prior year.

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UK Economy Stagnates Amid Rising Costs and Global Uncertainty

The UK economy is stagnating, impacting businesses and consumer confidence due to rising employer costs, subdued consumer spending, and global uncertainties, including potential US tariffs.

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UK Faces Economic Stagnation, Challenges in Starmer's First Six Months

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a plan to "rebuild Britain" in his New Year's message, addressing zero GDP growth in Q3 2024, revised down from 0.1 percent, and forecasting zero growth for Q4, while facing challenges such as NHS pressures, prison overcrowding, and illegal immigration, with ...

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Post Office Seeks £150m Annual Fee Hike from Banks

The Post Office is proposing a substantial fee increase to banks for access to its network, raising annual costs to £350-£400 million to improve sub-postmasters' pay and address past financial issues. Approximately 30 banks must respond by early spring.

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Britons' Optimism on Personal Finances Defies Widespread Economic Pessimism

KPMG's UK Consumer Pulse survey shows that 40% of Britons believe the UK economy is worsening, while 25% think it is improving, despite 57% of 3,000 respondents feeling financially secure and planning significant spending in 2025; this contrasts with the CBI's prediction of a harsh economic climate ...

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