The British economy almost returned to growth in November after two months of contraction, according to the latest official figures. Gross domestic product (GDP), the standard measure of the value of an economy and everything it produces, increased by 0.1%, according to data from the Office for National Statistics. Growth of 0.2% was forecast. Money … Read more
Britain’s leading small business group has appealed to economic watchdogs to heed Sir Keir Starmer’s executive order to remove regulatory barriers to growth with a new list of reform demands. Sky News has obtained a letter from the FSB to more than half a dozen regulators, including Ofgem and the Financial Conduct Authority, in which … Read more
Sir Keir Starmer has ordered Britain’s top watchdogs to remove barriers to growth in a bid to revive Britain’s flagging economy. Sky News has learned that the Prime Minister wrote to more than ten regulators – including Ofgem, Ofwat, the Financial Conduct Authority and the Competition and Markets Authority – on Christmas Eve demanding they … Read more
The UK economy showed no growth last quarter, according to revised figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The previous estimate for July and September indicated that the economy grew by 0.1%. Early estimates show that real GDP per capita fell by 0.2% in the third quarter of 2024, down 0.2% from the same … Read more
The Prime Minister and Chancellor were in sync as they reacted to the GDP figures released on Friday morning. “Disappointing,” said the Prime Minister’s spokesperson, echoing Rachel Reeves» the words two hours earlier. THE The British economy has contracted for one second monthcontracting by 0.1% in October. Money Blog: Latest Updates Please use Chrome browser … Read more
Tax rises announced in the recent Budget will hit businesses rather than boost growth, the head of one of the UK’s biggest business groups warned on Monday. The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has joined a chorus of voices opposing Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ tax measures, which Labor says are needed to plug a £22 billion … Read more
In a heartfelt announcement that resonated with fans and followers, Miss Universe runner-up Chidimma Adetshina declared her departure from the world of pageantry. The decision comes after a tumultuous journey that she describes as both challenging and transformative. In an exclusive interview with Silverbird TV, Adetshina opened up about her experiences in the competitive beauty … Read more
Nvidia, the chipmaker behind the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, saw its share price fall again following its earnings release amid continued constraints on the chain supply. Its third-quarter trading update showed that demand for its cutting-edge generative AI chips would continue to outstrip supply for at least another year. Some might say it’s a nice … Read more
Caterpillar infected by Cordyceps militaris, the pretty orange fungus that produces Cordycepin – By Daniel Winkler, Mushroaming British researchers have discovered one of the secrets of a traditional Chinese medicine based on an orange caterpillar fungus and are touting its potential in the fight against cancer. The mechanism that triggers the anti-inflammatory effects and other … Read more
Labor has come to power and the economy is in decline. It is This is not the news the Chancellor expected, and it highlights the challenges she faces in delivering on the government’s promise to boost growth. The economy contracted by 0.1% in September and grew by just 0.1% in the first three months of … Read more