United Kingdom

Labour leads Reform in UK poll in latest sign of Burnham boost

2026-08-05T03:54:26.000Z
Since taking office, Burnham has announced lower taxes on pubs, pledged reform of social care programmes and found some money to lower electric bills. 
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TikToks, podcasts and promises: Britain’s new PM is off to a whirlwind start

2026-08-04T07:13:06.000Z
AI or related tools and programmes appeared in 9.4% of UK job postings in the first six months of the year, a record high.

UK hiring falls but demand for AI skills jumps, job site Indeed says

2026-08-03T03:30:05.000Z
If the strait stays shut until early to mid 2027, UK growth in 2026 will slow to 0.5% and the economy will shrink 0.2% in 2027, according to EY predictions.

UK faces recession if Strait of Hormuz stays closed, forecaster warns

2026-08-02T23:35:06.000Z
British PM Andy Burnham wants to help tackle rising youth unemployment by creating jobs in Britain’s defence sector.

Burnham pitches jobs boost from US$11.2 billion fund for submarines

2026-07-29T23:34:42.000Z
Britain's PM Andy Burnham speaking during an interview with BBC journalist Laura Kuenssberg at No 10 North at Heron House, in Manchester.

UK’s Burnham would call out Trump if in Britain’s interest, he tells BBC

2026-07-26T13:21:21.000Z
The degree of uncertainty about future fiscal tinkering has been a further drag on the lower rungs of the London luxury real estate market. 

London’s billionaire home sales thrive as millionaire deals lag

2026-07-26T09:54:53.000Z
The GfK consumer confidence index jumped to -17 from -23 in June, the highest level since January.

UK consumer sentiment improved as Burnham headed for Downing Street

2026-07-24T00:49:53.000Z
Part of Manchester’s appeal for both residents and businesses has been the affordability of housing relative to London. 

Manchester’s booming property market sets sights on a Burnham boost

2026-07-23T10:29:34.000Z
The main market will continue to operate under its standard hours of 8 am to 4.30 pm.

London Stock Exchange to launch round-the-clock trading in H1 2027

2026-07-21T00:45:50.000Z