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Government borrowing surged by £3.2 billion above expectations in December, with the shortfall reaching £17.8 billion as rising public sector pay, inflation-linked benefits, and a one-off property purchase pushed spending to its highest December level…

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, has sought to calm key advertisers following its decision to scrap third-party fact-checking in the United States. Senior executives led by Nicola Mendelsohn, Meta’s head of…

The world of online investing has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, driven by technological advancements, regulatory changes, and shifting investor preferences. These developments have democratized access to financial markets, allowing more people than…

In a world increasingly driven by automation and innovation, mobile robotics has emerged as a transformative force reshaping industries and redefining what is possible in modern business operations. These cutting-edge technologies are enabling businesses to…

British venture capital house Fuel Ventures predicts a fresh wave of Chinese investment could be headed for the UK—potentially amounting to $33 billion—if Donald Trump’s second presidency prompts a steep decline in Chinese funding for…

Former England football captain Bryan Robson has succeeded in most of his appeal against HMRC over alleged IR35 breaches relating to his work as a Global Ambassador for Manchester United between 2015/16 and 2020/21. The…

Unemployment has edged higher in the UK while the number of job vacancies has fallen to its lowest level in more than three years, signalling that employers pulled back on hiring after Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s…

The Treasury is bidding to step into a major Supreme Court case that could drag Britain’s motor finance industry into a costly mis-selling crisis on a par with the infamous PPI scandal. Ministers want the…

Volkswagen has cautioned that the US administration’s proposed tariffs on imports from Mexico could have a “harmful economic impact” on both American consumers and the global automotive industry. It comes after President Donald Trump indicated…

Sales of “pocket money” toys under £10 boomed last year, as cost-conscious parents and adult collectors turned to cheaper playsets and mini-figurines to weather tough economic conditions. According to new data from market research firm…