Oct 23, 2025 | Current Affairs
According to the Office for National Statistics’ latest public sector finances release, UK public sector borrowing reached £99.8 billion in the six months to September 2025. That is £11.5bn higher than the same period in 2024 and the second-highest April–September...
Sep 15, 2025 | Current Affairs
Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) figures show that business charitable giving totalled £4.26bn in 2024. FTSE 100 companies gave £1.82bn, other businesses £2.2bn, and the smallest firms gave £206m. Despite this, 75% of companies undertook no charitable activity. Around a...
Jul 16, 2025 | Current Affairs
UK inflation rose unexpectedly in June, driven by higher fuel and food prices, adding to pressure on the chancellor, Rachel Reeves. Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed the consumer price index rose to 3.6% in June, up from 3.4% in May. City...
Jul 15, 2025 | Current Affairs
Electric cars could soon become more affordable, with new Government grants offering savings of up to £3,750 on selected models. The scheme, aimed at encouraging drivers to switch from petrol and diesel vehicles, will apply to electric cars costing up to £37,000....
Jul 14, 2025 | Current Affairs
Sales of high-end country homes in the UK picked up in June, hinting at a possible turnaround in buyer interest after a prolonged slowdown. New data shows a 9% rise in listings for rural properties in the second quarter of the year compared with the same period in...
