Tag: UK

Are Interest Rate Hikes Coming in the UK? BoE Governor Andrew Bailey Warns Markets May Be Too Optimistic

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara -
Bank of England (BoE) Governor Andrew Bailey said on Wednesday, 1 April ’26, that markets were still getting ahead...

UK Economic Growth Slows as Energy Prices and Supply Chain Pressures Weigh on Businesses

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
The UK economy is reflecting clear signs of slowing, with growing pressure on both importers and exporters. This is...

UK Construction Activity Drops 10%: Are Global Conflicts and Supply Chain Risks to Blame?

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
The March ’26 edition of Glenigan’s Construction Index predicts slow-to-no growth in most verticals. This is against a backdrop...

UK to permit animal-free drug testing

Europe Hafsah -
(Commonwealth_Europe) The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is beginning to rethink something that has long been taken...

UK Targets More Steel Production, Fewer Imports

Europe Hafsah -
(Commonwealth_Europe) The UK government is making a concerted effort to bolster its steel industry, and there is a noticeable...

UK slashes asylum rights, expands anti-migrant crackdown

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
Labour government Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has launched a sweeping attack on the rights of asylum seekers in Britain. The...
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UK Economy’s 2026 Kick-off Falters as Energy Prices Threaten Growth

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
Despite a weak January, we cannot rule out the UK's anticipated growth pickup through the 1st quarter. The recent...

Could UK Court Reforms End Jury Trials for Some Offences? Lawyers Warn of Risks to Justice System

Europe Hafsah -
(Commonwealth_Europe) The Bar Council of England and Wales has called on the government to rethink proposed changes to the...

British MPs lead call for National GCSE Qualification in Tamil across UK!

Commonwealth Diaspora Sarojini P -
UK (Commonwealth Union)_ Two Members of Parliament in the United Kingdom have launched a campaign urging the government to...

Can Diplomacy Still Work with Iran? Keir Starmer Reaffirms UK Push for Negotiated Settlement

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
The British Prime Minister, Rt Hon. Sir Keir Starmer KCB KC MP, addressed a press conference on Thursday, 5...

How Might Proposed AI and Social Media Rules Affect Platforms Operating in the UK?

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has also said that he would seek legal power to act on a consultation...

Reeves Defends UK Economic Plan Amid Global Turmoil

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
The British Chancellor of the Exchequer, Reeves, said in a budget update speech that fresh forecasts depicted inflation and...

UK Foreign Office Denies Minister’s Claim That Chagos Islands Deal Has Been Paused

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
The UK government has asserted that the controversial plan to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius remains on track,...

UK Unveils Bold Climate Policy Moves in 2026

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
The UK Government’s Warm Home Plan has been unveiled as the largest-ever intervention in home energy efficiency and clean...

Trump Threatens Harsher Tariffs Amid Confusion in the UK and the EU

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
Markets slid after the EU halted ratification of a U.S. trade deal, as businesses prepared for a new 15%...

UK Records Two-Year High in Business Growth While Service Sector Job Cuts Continue

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
British businesses have extended their early 2026 rebound into a second month. However, jobs are still being sharply cut...