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FTSE 100 crosses 10,000 for first time in 2026 opener
The FTSE 100 index surged past the 10,000-point milestone on its first day of 2026 trading, setting a new intraday record. Discover the market drivers and expert analysis for the year ahead.
UK Property Hotspots 2025: Plymouth, Stafford, Wigan Lead Growth
New Lloyds data reveals the UK's top property hotspots for 2025, with Plymouth seeing a 12.6% surge. Discover where values soared and where they fell sharply. Explore the full regional analysis now.
US expat's UK culture shock over pillow sizes
An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.
US expat's UK culture shock over pillow and butter sizes
An American woman moving to the UK shares her surprising packing mistakes, from ill-fitting bed linen to wrong-sized baking trays. Discover the everyday items that aren't standard globally.
One UK Pub Closed Every Day in 2025, Data Reveals
New data shows 366 British pubs were demolished or converted in 2025, a rate of one per day. Industry leaders warn of a 'drastic' situation as business rates are set to rise. Read the full analysis.
China Factory Activity Expands for First Time in 8 Months
China's manufacturing sector returned to growth in December 2025, with the PMI reaching 50.1. The rebound is driven by holiday orders and a trade truce, but economists warn of persistent headwinds. Read the full analysis.
2025 on track to be UK's hottest year ever
The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.
2025 confirmed as UK's hottest year on record
The Met Office confirms 2025 as the UK's hottest year ever recorded, with an average temperature of 10.4°C. Experts warn of escalating climate impacts. Read the full analysis.
UK Q3 growth confirmed at 0.1% as economy slows
Official figures confirm UK economic growth slowed to 0.1% in Q3 2025, with a cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover impacting manufacturing. Get the full analysis of the ONS data.
TGI Fridays UK at risk of administration
The TGI Fridays restaurant chain in the UK is on the brink of administration, putting 49 high street branches at risk. Get the latest updates on this breaking business story.
UK Steel hit by EU green tax paperwork burden
UK manufacturers face a mountain of Brexit-style paperwork on £7bn of EU exports after the government failed to secure a vital carbon tax exemption. Industry warns of a 'significant negative impact'.
Family finds travelling world cheaper than UK rent
Chloe and Connor Ellis sold their Barnsley home and are now globetrotting with their two young sons, discovering that exploring Southeast Asia costs less than monthly rent in the UK. Follow their journey.
Nissan Sunderland launches new Leaf amid EV slowdown
Nissan has launched production of the third-generation Leaf at its Sunderland plant following a £450m upgrade. The move comes as the global EV transition slows, with Nissan scaling back its own European electrification targets.
UK's Worst-Case Climate Scenarios Revealed
Scientists warn the UK must prepare for 'plausible' extreme climate impacts, including a 4C temperature rise and 2-metre sea level rise. Discover the risks and the urgent need for resilience planning.
UK's Top 20 Engineering Feats Ranked in New Poll
From the London Underground to the World Wide Web, discover the UK's most impressive engineering feats in a new ranking. 94% of Brits take pride in this heritage. Explore the full list and insights.
Unseasonal birdsong sparks climate debate in UK
Mild UK winters trigger unusual December birdsong from skylarks and thrushes. Is it a charming natural event or a stark climate crisis warning? Read the analysis.
Tunnock's profits hit by global cocoa shortage
Scottish confectionery giant Tunnock's sees profits fall sharply despite record sales, as cocoa bean costs quadruple due to climate change and poor harvests. Discover how this national icon is responding.
UK Industry Demands Urgent Action on Energy Costs
UK manufacturers face crisis as high industrial energy prices force plant closures. Government urged to fast-track support scheme before more jobs are lost. Act now.
Labour accused of 'deliberately' crippling oil industry
ExxonMobil confirms closure of Fife ethylene plant, blaming Labour's North Sea phase-out and CO2 taxes. Business leaders warn of brain drain as Chancellor's Budget looms.
Qatar Airways CEO warns of aviation industry crisis
Exclusive: Qatar Airways chief Akbar Al Baker reveals major industry concerns over aircraft delivery delays and manufacturing quality issues affecting global carriers including Cathay Pacific and Emirates.
JLR Fuels UK Manufacturing Boom - PMI Hits 18-Month High
Britain's automotive sector shows strongest growth since May 2024 as Jaguar Land Rover expansion and improved supply chains drive manufacturing revival. Exclusive analysis of the latest PMI data reveals surprising economic resilience.
OPEC pauses oil output hikes as prices surge
Global oil markets face turbulence as OPEC+ unexpectedly pauses planned output increases, sending prices soaring while UK manufacturing activity contracts sharply.
Chip shortage crisis threatens UK car production
European chipmaker Nexperia suspends semiconductor deliveries to Chinese customers, triggering potential car manufacturing shutdowns and supply chain chaos across the UK automotive sector.
Labour MPs Challenge Government Over Manufacturing Crisis
Senior Labour figures Justin Madders and Matthew Pennycook challenge ministers over failure to protect British manufacturing jobs and industry from economic pressures.
Volkswagen's €2.5bn loss amid chip crisis
German auto giant Volkswagen reports staggering €2.5bn quarterly loss amid severe semiconductor shortages, while Chinese rivals surge ahead in the electric vehicle race.
China Chip Curbs Threaten European Car Production
China's strategic control over essential semiconductors threatens to paralyse European automotive production, forcing emergency measures and supply chain overhaul.
JLR Solihull plant faces shutdown amid supply crisis
UK's largest trade union demands urgent government action as critical parts shortage threatens to idle Midlands manufacturing hub and jeopardise thousands of automotive jobs.
Australian Aluminium Smelter Seeks Taxpayer Bailout
Australia's largest aluminium smelter in Portland, Victoria, is negotiating a massive government rescue package, joining a growing list of corporate bailouts that critics call 'the year of the taxpayer handout'.
Energy crisis threatens 1,000+ UK aluminium jobs
Britain's industrial heartland faces devastating blow as soaring power prices threaten to shut down major aluminium plant, putting over 1,000 livelihoods in jeopardy and exposing UK's energy vulnerability.
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