Ghiles Slamani

Ghiles Slamani

Master’s graduate in Automation and Industrial Computing, obtained in 2022, combining technical expertise with a passion for writing. I contribute to an economics website, where I connect technology, industry, and economic insights through clear, engaging content.

Will WASPI Women Get the Compensation They Deserve? Government Faces Court This Week

The Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) campaigners are gearing up for a pivotal moment in their legal battle with the UK government over state pension age changes. On December…

WASPI compensation

Shop Price Inflation Slows—But Will Your New Year Shopping Be Affected?

UK shoppers are finding some relief this month as the rate of shop price inflation slows, giving hope for the holiday season. However, experts caution that this dip could be…

UK inflation

UK and US Forge Groundbreaking Pharma Deal – Is It a Win for Both?

In a historic agreement, the United States and the United Kingdom have secured a trade deal that exempts UK-made pharmaceuticals from US tariffs. In return, the UK will substantially increase…

US and UK pharma deal

Costs Soar: How Families Are Paying £249,000 to Raise a Child

In the face of a rising cost-of-living crisis, British families are increasingly feeling the financial strain of raising children. According to new research by Moneyfarm, parents can expect to pay…

UK family costs

Payout for Overcharged Mobile Customers – Is Your Provider on the List?

A new class action lawsuit could mean up to £104 in compensation for millions of mobile customers in the UK. The case, targeting major operators like Vodafone, EE, O2, and…

Mobile customers compensation

£450 Vehicle Tax Incoming – 2 Million Drivers Set to Be Affected

The UK Government has confirmed plans to introduce a pay-per-mile tax on electric and hybrid vehicle owners, marking a shift in how road usage will be charged in the coming…

£450 Vehicle Tax

Buried in the Budget: How a New Cap Could Quietly Cut Your Pension Benefits

Chancellor Rachel Reeves' 2029 Budget plan will hit higher earners by capping national insurance savings on pension salary sacrifice schemes. The change is expected to raise over £4.7 billion in…

Employment Rights

Tesco’s Clubcard Hack Could Double Your Rewards—Only if You Shop This Way

Tesco has unveiled a limited-time Clubcard promotion offering double points for every £1 spent on third-party gift cards throughout December. The deal applies in-store only and could significantly boost reward…

Tesco Clubcard points

Massive Overhaul to Employment Rights: Why Workers Are Both Excited and Furious

A sweeping overhaul of workers’ rights in the UK is on the horizon, with the government’s Employment Rights Bill promising to reshape the legal framework that underpins employment relationships. Heralded…

Employment Rights

Snow Alert: UK Braces for Rare December Whiteout across Four Nations

The UK is preparing for three consecutive days of snowstorms set to impact 22 counties across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. With blizzard-like conditions forecast between Wednesday 10 December…

UK falling snow forecast

Asda Announces Big Christmas Fuel Discount—3p Off Every Litre at 500 Locations

In a move to help UK consumers save on fuel costs during the holiday season, Asda has introduced a limited-time offer at almost 500 of its Asda Express stores. The…

asda

Met Office Urges Caution: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds to Hit UK This Weekend

As low pressure moves across the UK this weekend, heavy rain and gusty winds will impact large swathes of southern and central England, with the potential for significant disruption. The…

Met Office weather warning

Aldi’s Christmas Chocolate Recall: Is Your Festive Snack on the List?

Aldi has announced a precautionary recall of its Dairyfine Salted Caramel Filled Gonks, citing an allergy risk after peanuts were found in the product, despite not being listed on the…

Aldi recall

New Speed Limits: Birmingham’s Drastic Road Changes Revealed

Birmingham's roads will undergo significant changes in the coming year, with plans to introduce 30mph speed limits across the city and new traffic enforcement measures. The Birmingham City Council has…

Birmingham new speed limit

Salary Sacrifice Cut: How the New Pension Changes Could Slash Your Pay and Future Savings

In a move that has sparked concern among workers and employers alike, the recent Budget announcement to limit salary sacrifice schemes could lead to lower take-home pay and pensions for…

Salary Sacrifice Cut

UK Consumers Set to Pay £2bn a Year Towards EDF’s New Power Plants

In a move that will see UK energy bill payers shouldering £2 billion each year, two new nuclear power stations? Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C? are set to secure…

EDF UK energy

Winter Weather Alert: UK Set for 8 Inches of Snow

The UK is set to experience heavy snowfall from December 1, with parts of Scotland and northern England facing up to eight inches of snow. However, the much-anticipated white Christmas…

UK Winter Weather

UK Migration Falls Sharply: Why Fewer Workers and Students Are Coming

Net migration to the UK has fallen drastically, with figures showing a two-thirds reduction in the 12 months to June 2025. This sharp decline, largely driven by fewer work and…

UK Visas & Immigration

London Property Prices Fall for First Time in 18 Months – What’s Next?

Speculation over new property taxes has shaken the housing market in southern England, leading to the first annual drop in house prices in over a year. While the wider UK…

London Property Prices Fall

U.S. National Parks Hit British Tourists with New £76 Fees

Visitors to the U.S.’s iconic national parks, such as Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon, will face a significant price hike starting in 2026. Foreign tourists will now be required to…

U.S. National Parks Fees

Landlords Brace for Impact as UK Introduces New 47% Income Tax Rates

In the wake of Labour's recent budget announcements, a significant change in how income from property, savings, and dividends is taxed has raised concerns for landlords and renters alike. From…

UK 22% and 47% Income Tax rules

Asda Recalls £2.57 Party Snack After Major Safety Warning

Asda has issued an urgent recall of its popular 10 Mini Duck Spring Rolls with Hoisin Dip (220g), following a mislabelled use-by date. The product, typically sold as a festive…

Asda product recall

New Budget Ensures Pensioners Receive a Much-Needed £500 Uplift

Pensioners across the UK are set for a substantial rise in their state pension payments, with the 2025 Budget confirming that the triple lock will remain intact. The policy guarantees…

Pensioners £500 Uplift

VCT Tax Incentive Set to Drop: How Will This Affect UK Investment?

The UK government has announced a reduction in tax relief for Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs), a move that will impact individual investors and smaller businesses seeking funding. The income tax…

VCT Tax Incentive Set to Drop

Supermarkets Brace for Tax Hike That Could Push Food Prices Even Higher

The UK government has announced a significant increase in business rates for larger commercial properties, including supermarkets. The move, intended to fund a tax break for smaller retailers, has sparked…

Supermarkets tax hike

Universal Credit Claimants to See £1,200 Extra—Budget Announcement Revealed

The UK Government has confirmed that millions of Universal Credit claimants could receive a much-needed financial boost, with the Help to Save scheme now made permanent. This initiative, designed to…

Universal Credit boost

2029 Pension Shake-Up: The New Cap That Will Affect Your Savings

The UK government has confirmed it will impose a £2,000 cap on the amount workers and employers can contribute to pensions through salary sacrifice, starting in 2029. This move is…

2029 Pension Shake-Up The New Cap

Everything You Missed in Budget 2025: Fuel Duty, Digital ID & More!

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled a complex £26 billion tax rise in her second Budget, which will affect everything from fuel duty to school funding. While some major policies have…

Rachel Reeves

Say Goodbye to Old Passports: UK’s New Design Launches Next Week

The United Kingdom is set to introduce a redesigned passport next week, marking a new era for the iconic travel document. This change, which will see the first UK passports…

UK passport change

Aldi’s 8p Christmas Veg Deal Is Here—Don’t Miss This Unbeatable Offer

Aldi is offering a holiday treat for bargain-hungry shoppers this Christmas, slashing prices on key festive vegetables to just 8p as part of its Christmas Super Six promotion. Starting December…

Aldi Store

NatWest Reveals New Vision with Groundbreaking Leadership Change

NatWest has bolstered its commitment to the UK's innovation economy with the appointment of Andrew Hunter as Managing Director of Venture Capital Coverage. This strategic hire underpins the bank's expanding…

Natwest

67,000 Birmingham Children Could See Their Lives Transformed in Just One Budget Decision

A potentially life-changing decision for thousands of children in Birmingham will be announced today in the government's Budget. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is widely expected to scrap the controversial two-child benefit…

Children benefit in birmingham

The Budget is Here – Major Changes in Taxes, Benefits, and Your EV Bill

In her much-anticipated Budget announcement, Chancellor Rachel Reeves aims to tackle the UK's substantial public finance deficit, projected at £30 billion, with a range of policy measures. The government's focus…

Autumn budget plan

Wage Increases Announced: Workers to Receive Up to £1,500 More Each Year

A major pay rise is on the horizon for millions of workers across the UK. Starting this Wednesday, workers will see their wages rise by up to £1,500 annually. This…

worker wage increase

Major Car Brand Launches Smart SID Devices—A Major Step in Fighting Speeding

Luxury car maker Rolls-Royce has funded the installation of two Speed Indicator Devices (SIDs) in the local community surrounding its Goodwood facility. Aiming to improve road safety and encourage better…

Smart SID Devices in UK

Health Alert: Tesco Recalls Popular Salad Over Hidden Allergen Risk

Tesco has issued a recall for its Celery Fruit and Nut Salad (300g), following the discovery of an undeclared ingredient. The product, which contains mayonnaise, has been found to include…

Tesco recall

Temperatures Set to Skyrocket: A ‘Balmy’ Christmas Replaces Snow Forecast

Britain is bracing for a significantly warmer start to December, with temperatures expected to soar in a stark contrast to the recent cold snap. As Arctic chills give way to…

UK temperatures forecast (2)

The NHS Just Got a Major Upgrade: 250 New Centres to Slash Waiting Times

In a bid to tackle mounting NHS waiting lists and improve healthcare access, Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled plans for 250 new "Neighbourhood Health Centres" across the UK. These health hubs,…

NHS overhaul

Motability Scraps Luxury Cars: A Major Change for Disabled Drivers

The UK’s Motability scheme is undergoing significant changes, with high-end car brands such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi being removed from the available options for disabled drivers. In a move…

Motability scheme

Massive DWP Failures: Carers Facing £20,000 Penalties to Get Their Cases Reassessed

Hundreds of thousands of unpaid carers who were penalised for carer’s allowance overpayments will have their cases reassessed, following a critical government review. The scandal, which has led to substantial…

DWP carers allowance failure

UK’s Rare Freezing Rain Storm: 50-Mile Stretch Trapped in Icy Grip

A major weather event is set to impact the UK later this week, as an Arctic cold front brings snow and freezing rain to large parts of the country. While…

Met office icy rain forecast

London’s Big Change: Tourist Tax to Impact Visitors in a Major Way

London could soon introduce a tourist tax, joining global cities like Paris and New York in levying charges on visitors staying overnight in the capital. This new measure, which could…

London tourist tax

Huge Change to Cash ISA Rules: How the New Limit Will Impact You

The UK government is preparing to make changes to the annual cash ISA (Individual Savings Account) allowance, a move that has sparked fierce debate about its impact on the nation's…

Cash ISA change

Millions of Drivers Could Be Affected by These New Driving Test Rules

Starting November 24, 2025, the UK’s driving test undergoes significant changes that could impact thousands of young, novice drivers each year. Following a successful trial, the Driver and Vehicle Standards…

DVSA drivers test change

DWP to Roll Out PIP Changes—Is Your Payment About to Increase?

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will announce a significant increase to Personal Independence Payments (PIP) this Wednesday, as part of the government's Autumn Budget. Claimants across the UK…

DWP PIP change

Government’s Major Universal Credit Overhaul Will Impact 560,000 People This Week

The UK government is set to soften the rules around Universal Credit sanctions for over half a million claimants, potentially impacting 561,630 individuals. This change, announced ahead of the Autumn…

Universal Credit government sanctions

Dangerous Contaminants Lead to Recall of Popular Herbs – Full List of Affected Items

Dunnes Stores has issued a recall for two of its popular herb products after contamination with foreign materials posed a potential choking hazard. The recall affects its Sage and Herbes…

Popular Herbs recall

Octopus Energy’s 8-Day Giveaway: Freebies You Won’t Want to Miss!

As Black Friday looms on the horizon, Octopus Energy is flipping the script on consumerism with its latest campaign, “Pink Friday.” Running from November 24 to December 2, this initiative…

Octopus Energy's 8-Day Giveaway

Government Cracks Down on Four-Day Week After Concerns Over Performance Decline

South Cambridgeshire District Council, the first in England to adopt a permanent four-day working week for its staff, is under increasing scrutiny following claims that the policy has led to…

UK four-day week criticism

Met Office Issues Urgent Yellow Fog Warning: Travel May Grind to a Halt This Weekend

A yellow weather warning for fog has been issued by the Met Office, with conditions expected to cause significant travel disruptions across large parts of the UK this weekend. The…

Met Office fog warning