Toyota, a prominent Japanese automotive giant, is exploring substantial investments in the United Kingdom, with plans to introduce new car models at a Derbyshire-based plant and commence large-scale production of hydrogen fuel cells. This decision comes in the wake of the British government’s recent deferment of the ban on the sale of new hybrid cars. …
Nissan has unveiled plans to invest a staggering £1.12 billion ($1.4 billion) into the development and production of electric vehicle (EV) models at its British factory. This significant move stands as a pivotal moment for the British automotive industry, aligning with the industry-wide shift toward electric vehicles. The renowned automobile manufacturer aims to introduce electric …
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JPMorgan, a prominent financial institution, has revised its growth forecast for the British economy in 2024, elevating it to 0.4% from the prior estimate of 0.2%. This adjustment came in response to British Treasury Secretary Jeremy Hunt’s recent announcement outlining comprehensive tax reduction measures aimed at stimulating domestic economic growth. Addressing the House of Commons …
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The British Office for National Statistics (ONS) released concerning figures today, November 17, revealing a significant drop in October’s retail sales, signaling a worrisome trend of consumers opting to remain indoors, further posing potential risks to the national economy. Contrary to economists’ expectations, the ONS reported a 0.3% month-on-month decline in retail sales for October. …
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Adobe Analytics, a trusted source for tracking and analyzing online sales trends, has announced its projection today, November 8, indicating that online sales in the United Kingdom during the Christmas season are poised to rise by 2.7% compared to the previous year. This optimistic outlook comes despite the persistent challenges associated with the cost of …
Halifax, England’s largest mortgage lender, has reported a positive change in the UK housing market, with house prices in England edging up for the first time in October. This comes after a consistent decline over the past six months, primarily due to a shortage of available homes for sale, although prices remain lower than the …
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PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), a prominent British auditing company, is set to cut 600 jobs in the UK, in response to a downturn in turnover, according to reports from financial newspaper, The Times. The report reveals that PwC is planning to initiate a voluntary severance program aimed at 500-600 employees, with the possibility of involuntary layoffs if …
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Mortgage lender Nationwide has reported that house prices in England unexpectedly rose by 0.9% in October. However, this increase is primarily attributed to a shortage of available homes for sale rather than indicating a broader market recovery, which has been grappling with elevated borrowing costs. The latest data reveals that house prices have declined by …
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Business activity in the United Kingdom continued its downward trend in October, with ongoing cost pressures further alleviating. These factors have raised concerns of a looming recession in the British economy, just as the Bank of England (BoE) prepares to make crucial decisions regarding the policy interest rate in the coming week. The October Service …
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In a significant development, the United Kingdom’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has officially given the green light to Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. This landmark decision, made on October 13, comes after an amended agreement was reached to address specific concerns raised by the CMA. Back in August, Activision Blizzard had previously agreed to …