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BBC Faces £1 Billion Annual Funding Shortfall

The BBC announced a " £1 billion annual revenue shortfall" over the past 15 years, jeopardizing its content output and prompting a call for increased government funding and a public consultation to determine its future.

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UK Inflation Soars Above Official Figures Amidst Rising Taxes and Costs"

Rising UK inflation, exceeding official CPI figures, is driven by increased National Insurance, minimum wage, business rates, and council tax hikes, impacting businesses and consumers, with potential long-term economic consequences.

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Morrisons Closes In-Store Services Amidst Private Equity Ownership Concerns

Morrisons, acquired by CD&R in 2021, closed 52 cafes, 13 florists, and other services, impacting jobs and raising concerns about the future of its unique model, despite strong recent sales growth and debt reduction efforts via asset sales.

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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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Cafe Owner Fears Closure Amidst Government Support Cuts

Donna Carr, owner of Dot-teas Emporium in Belper, Derbyshire, fears her cafe will fail due to rising costs and reduced government support, as business rate discounts are cut and National Insurance contributions for employers rise from 13.8% to 15% in the 2024-25 financial year.

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UK Company Profits to Plunge to Lowest Level Since 2008 Financial Crisis

The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) warns that UK company profits will plummet to their lowest level since the 2008 financial crisis, dropping to 14.3 percent of GDP this year from 15.1 percent in 2024 due to inflation-busting pay rises and increased business costs, including a £25 billion ri...

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Trump's Tariff Threats: UK Faces Economic Crisis

US President Donald Trump threatens 25% tariffs on British imports of cars, steel, and aluminum, plus a blanket 25% tariff on countries with VAT on US exports, potentially triggering a global trade war and significantly harming the UK economy, prompting calls for Keir Starmer to strongly oppose thes...

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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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