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British Steel Closure Risks Leaving UK Without Domestic Steel Production

British Steel, owned by Jingye, will close its two blast furnaces in England, putting 2,700 jobs at risk and potentially making the UK the only G7 nation without domestic steel production, due to President Trump's tariffs.

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UK Charitable Giving Plummets by Four Million Amidst Cost of Living Crisis

A survey reveals four million fewer UK residents donated to charity in 2023 than in 2019, primarily due to rising living costs and reduced interest among younger people, forcing charities to seek alternative funding sources.

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UK Economic Recovery Plan Faces Welfare Cutback Controversy

The UK government aims to balance its budget within five years while increasing public investment, but this requires controlling welfare spending growth, potentially impacting millions of low-income households.

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Rising Borrowing Costs Threaten to Wipe Out UK Budget Headroom

Rising borrowing costs, reaching a three-month high due to Donald Trump's new tariffs, have already eroded £4.2 billion of Rachel Reeves's £9.9 billion fiscal headroom, impacting her Budget plans and causing significant market volatility.

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Labour's Worker's Rights Bill: Next CEO Warns of Economic Havoc

Next CEO Lord Wolfson and the CBI warn that Labour's worker's rights bill, coupled with increased employer National Insurance contributions, is causing a private sector slowdown and may lead to job losses; the bill's impact on flexible working arrangements is of particular concern.

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UK Retail Sales Defy Expectations Despite Looming Economic Headwinds

British retail sales unexpectedly rose 1 percent in February, defying forecasts, with household goods stores seeing their strongest growth in nearly four years; however, upcoming tax increases threaten future sales.

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Eurozone Growth Forecast Lowered Amidst US Tariff Uncertainty

S&P Global projects that economic uncertainty, including the potential impact of US tariffs on car imports, will reduce Eurozone GDP growth by 0.4% cumulatively between 2025 and 2026; however, fiscal stimulus and increased defense spending could partially offset these negative effects, while the ECB...

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Reeves's Fiscal Policy Faces Criticism Amid Inequality Concerns

Amid rising inequality, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces criticism for spending cuts impacting vulnerable people, prompting calls for radical economic reforms and a review of fiscal policies, including borrowing, taxation, and spending cuts, as well as the potential reform or abolition of the Offic...

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Søstrene Grene's UK Expansion: A Nordic Success Story Amidst High Street Challenges

Danish retailer Søstrene Grene is rapidly expanding its UK presence, aiming for 100 stores by 2027, capitalizing on lower post-pandemic rents and attracting shoppers with affordable, unique homewares in a model that benefits other nearby businesses.

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Trump's Tariff Threatens UK Economy

Donald Trump's 25% tariff on imported cars threatens the UK economy, impacting carmakers and potentially lowering GDP growth by up to 0.6%, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility, while also highlighting the slow response of the Civil Aviation Authority to the Heathrow Airport fire.

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WH Smith Sells High Street Stores for £76 Million

WH Smith is selling its 480 high street stores to Modella Capital for £76 million, rebranding them as TG Jones, after its travel business generated 85% of its trading profit last year; the deal includes 5,000 employees and various concessions.

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Mansion House Reforms Need Overhaul to Boost UK Growth: Peel Hunt

Peel Hunt warns that the Mansion House reforms, aiming to increase UK pension fund investment in unlisted equities to 5% by 2030, are insufficient to boost economic growth, citing the current 4% allocation, a decline in domestic listings, and only five IPOs raising over £10 million since 2025.

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