Lydia Amazouz

The London Stock Exchange has declared the opening of a market for exchange-traded notes (ETNs) for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). The main stock exchange in the United Kingdom said...

The Department for Work and Pensions has boosted its household support fund to provide an additional £500 million in the wake of the Budget. Department for Work and Pensions Extends...

U.S. President Joe Biden signed a $1.2 trillion spending package on Saturday, keeping the government covered for a fiscal year that started six months ago. President Joe Biden Approves Trillion-Dollar...

Ofgem, the energy watchdog, is considering establishing a new “dynamic” pricing cap based on when British consumers use their energy. Ofgem Considers Dynamic Price Cap Options for the UK Energy...

According to recent polls, the public is more upset with the government's inability to tackle the illegal immigration crisis than at any other point since the Brexit referendum. Public Dissatisfaction...

The Bank of England will soon cut interest rates to 3% in a move to support mortgage borrowers as inflation declines sharply, according to senior economists from KPMG. The Bank...

Britain is currently facing its most significant and sustained rise in the number of working-age adults unable to work due to illness since the 1990s. This highlights the urgent need...

Middle and high-income households in the UK are heading towards the worst ever era of declining living standards since the 1960s, the Institute of Fiscal Studies has warned. Middle and...

According to data from the Student Loans Company obtained by the BBC, the highest student debt has now surpassed £230,000. Student Loan Debt in the UK Reaches New Heights According...

Policymakers at the Bank of England kept interest rates on hold at 5.25% for the fifth consecutive time, despite a fall in inflation. The Bank of England Keeps Interest Rates...

In an ongoing salary dispute, junior doctors in England have overwhelmingly opted to carry out six months of further strike action. Junior Doctors Overwhelmingly Support Extended Strike Action The Health...

London Underground drivers have announced a strike that will disrupt the capital's underground service throughout the Easter holidays. London Underground Train Drivers Announce New  Strikes Members of Aslef, the train...

UK inflation dropped to 3.4% in February, the lowest rate for two and a half years, as the annual pace of price hikes started to slow after surging in January....

The Bank of England has been called to intensify efforts to bring the finance industry into line with the UK's climate targets. Prominent Economists and Advocacy Organizations Urge Bank of...

According to a campaign group, more than 6.7 million people in the UK are in financial difficulty as the cost of living pushes more families into debt. Rising Insolvency Rates...

London's population reaches new record heights amid surging migration rates and a reversal of the pandemic's 'race for space'. London Population on the Rise amid Surging Migration Levels According to...

House asking prices have surged by more than £5000 in March as the mortgage market recovery uplifts sellers' confidence in property values. House Asking Prices Surge, but Buyers are Still...

Amid fears that sensitive data leaks would occur, the UK defence chiefs were urged to take action and ban the controversial application known as TikTok. UK Defence Chiefs Pressured to...

In an effort to allay rumours over when the next general election would be held, Rishi Sunak declared that his "working assumption" was that the vote would happen in the...

The British public's estimates for the rate of inflation over the next year have declined in the previous three months, according to a Bank of England survey released on Friday,...

McDonald's was hit by technical issues on Friday morning, leaving customers across the UK and around the world unable to process their food orders.  McDonald's Faces Global IT Issues Consumers...

Major errors registered at the Home Office immigration database led to the wrongful listing of over 76,000 people with wrong names, photographs, or immigration status. Home Office Immigration Database Errors...

According to recent data, over 13,000 wealthy households were hit with unexpected inheritance tax bills as high as £1.4 million on lifetime gifts after the donor's passing, within seven years...

UK house prices are now stable, but surveyors have cautioned that although more sellers are putting their properties on the market, the stance remains vigilant due to the continuous uncertainty...

Official data showed that the UK economy displayed signs of growth in January after experiencing a mild recession in the second quarter of 2023, offering prime minister Rishi Sunak a...

Michael Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy and prominent Bitcoin advocate, recently discussed the cryptocurrency's potential as the ultimate property and the most dependable investment asset in an interview with Julie Hyman...

UK households face paying an additional £200 on their energy bills as plans to maintain Britain's lights through the construction of extra gas-powered fire plants will soon take effect. Experts...

As school holidays approach, HMRC is urging working parents to check if they qualify for Tax-free childcare benefits. Families Urged to Sign Up for Tax-Free Childcare Before Easter Break With...

According to the Bank of England, the level of outstanding mortgage balances with arrears surged by over 50% in 2023's fourth quarter in comparison with a year earlier. Bank of...

New data reveals that wage growth fell slightly short of expectations, pointing to a growing impact of the Bank of England's interest rate increase on the broader economy. UK Wage...

New UK visa laws are now in effect, aiming to limit care workers from bringing their relatives, while caregivers who are sponsoring migrants are asked to register.  New UK Visa...

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is granting permission to professional investors to start issuing crypto-backed exchange-traded notes (ETNs). The UK Approves Bitcoin and Ethereum ETNs for Professional Investors The...

Job vacancies in the UK have dropped to their lowest in three years as recruiters delay or suspend their hiring processes. A situation that considerably impacts the country's economy, already...

High earning parents are the biggest beneficiaries of the latest budget adjustments, as the chancellor announced a major restructure of a tax penalty that is set to have an impact...

Two serving ministers with strong expertise in defence and security have sounded the alarm about the growing concerns among conservative MP's and military insiders as the Chancellor failed to announce...

According to a scathing assessment by the government's spending watchdog, the UK's ambitious plans to overhaul its weakening railway system are encountering significant delays, marked by a failure to achieve...

In Thursday's London session, the pound sterling (GBP) shows resilience versus the US dollar as traders anticipate that the Bank of England (BoE) would follow the Federal Reserve (Fed) in...

Manchester airport flights are set to experience a price rise, following the Chancellor's budget announcement of a surge in air traveller duty to assist fund larger reductions to National Insurance....

Rishi Sunak cautioned against campaigning on an unfunded proposal to eliminate employee national insurance, as it could create a £40 billion deficit in public finances, according to projections.  Sunak Faces...

According to the latest data from Halifax, UK house prices have experienced a 1.7% annual surge, bringing the average cost of a UK house remarkably close to the peak recorded...

The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) anticipates a notable economic development as inflation is projected to dip below the government's 2% target in the coming months. OBR Forecasts Inflation Dip...

In evaluating Jeremy Hunt's budget, the Resolution Foundation Thinktank reveals a historic downturn in household incomes throughout a parliamentary term, despite the Chancellor's insurance cuts. Thinktank Warns of Falling Household...

With the cryptocurrency market ablaze, Bitcoin is seizing the spotlight once again, surging past $67,000 for the first time in years. After a period of dormancy, the pioneer cryptocurrency has...

Jeremy Hunt's recent Budget 2024 announcement includes a strategic manoeuvre: a 2p reduction in national insurance rates. This decision aims to boost both his declining approval ratings and revitalize the...

Last month, the UK construction industry showed glimpses of stability, offering a glimmer of hope after enduring more than two years of turbulence, according to a recent survey. Despite this...

The value of gold has surged to a new record high as investors seek refuge in safer assets amidst looming worldwide economic instabilities and geopolitical tensions. Record-Breaking Surge in LBMA...

UK new car sales have surged to their highest level in twenty years this February, marking a significant milestone in the automotive sector. Corporate entities have played a pivotal role...

Building societies are raising alarm bells over the unintended consequences of mortgage reforms implemented in the wake of the 2008 banking crisis. They argue that these reforms, initially aimed at...

Former Twitter executives have launched a $128 million lawsuit against Elon Musk, accusing the prominent tech figure of neglecting to compensate them for severance following his acquisition of the social...

In February, the combination of wet weather and persistent cost of living challenges significantly dampened retail sales, leading to a meagre growth rate of just 1%. Many households opted to...