Economy
Free Childcare Expansion: One-Year-Olds Now Eligible for 15 Hours Weekly
The April 2026 phase of the free childcare expansion brought one-year-olds into the entitlement system for the first time, but…
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England’s Ancient Woodlands Under Threat From Development Pressure, RSPB Warns
Conservation organisations say the cumulative impact of infrastructure projects, housing development and invasive species is eroding irreplaceable habitats
Economy
Energy Bills Set for Further Rise as Gas Prices Remain Elevated Post-Ceasefire
Ofgem's price cap is expected to remain well above pre-war levels even if the Iran ceasefire holds, prolonging the energy…
Economy
£50 Million Government Investment in UK Defence Drone Sector Announced
The funding is designed to accelerate domestic production capacity and reduce dependence on foreign suppliers for military unmanned aerial vehicles
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13 Million Britons Living in Relative Poverty — Half a Million More Than Previous Year
New ONS data shows the number of people below the poverty line increased despite the expansion of support measures introduced…
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Analysis: Can the Greens Become a Permanent Third Force in British Politics?
Zack Polanski's party is polling at record levels, but converting protest votes into lasting institutional presence is a challenge that…
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The Chartist Movement: Britain’s First Mass Democratic Campaign
Between 1838 and 1858, the Chartists mounted the most significant popular challenge to the British establishment of the nineteenth century…
Economy
UK Current Account Deficit Widens as Iran War Drives Import Costs Higher
The ONS balance of payments data shows the current account deficit widening sharply as energy import costs surge in the…
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UK Car Manufacturing Output Up 8% as EV Transition Gathers Pace
SMMT data shows electric vehicle production is now a significant proportion of total UK car output as the industry invests…
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UK Fashion Industry: London Fashion Week Remains Global Destination Despite Brexit Friction
Designers, buyers and press continue to converge on the capital for one of the world's four major fashion weeks despite…
