UK food system faces £2.6bn climate inaction shock, warns new IGD report

Key Summary £2.6bn in extra food costs expected if current practices continue, driven by climate volatility and inflation. This reveals the true cost of Net Zero inaction. 10 essential food commodities at risk under multiple climate scenarios....

Britons, Defying ‘De Facto Blasphemy Law,’ Revolt Against the NHS ‘Actively Promoting’ First Cousins Marrying

Britain’s National Health Service is facing a revolt for touting the “economic advantages” and “stronger extended family support systems” of marriages between first cousins. Britons, despite crackdowns on free speech, are rallying to protect their...

British Indian minister hosts UK’s first race equality roundtable

A British Indian minister on Wednesday said no one should be held back or denied opportunities because of their race, as she hosted the UK’s first Race Equality Engagement Group (REEG) thematic roundtable to tackle inequality across different...

BUSINESS BUZZ: SkinBliss turns 15, tiny homes land big kudos

The Buzz starts out this month with a tale of beauty and well-being. For Rebecca Wilcox, the owner of SkinBliss Medi Spa, a 30-year career in the beauty esthetician business started when she was just a tiny gal, watching her mom getting her nails...

UK pound slips as deficit widens, tax hikes expected

The British pound edged higher on Tuesday but is set for monthly losses against both the euro and U.S. dollar, pressured by concerns over a possible U.S. government shutdown and weak UK data. Britain's economy grew 0.3% in April–June, while the...

Britain urged to reject ‘snake oil’ populism of Reform Party

Prime Minister Keir Starmer appealed directly to working-class voters yesterday, calling on Labour’s traditional supporters to reject the ‘snake oil’ peddled by the populist Reform UK party and back his vision of ‘a Britain built for all’. In the...

Brit holiday hotspot swamped by flash floods with woman missing in latest storm

Cars can be seen floating away as heavy rainfall batters parts of Italy(Image: X / @volcaholic1) Yet another holiday hotspot popular with Brits has been hit by wild weather, with one woman missing after reportedly being swept away in flash...

British Council Report Reveals Optimism, Cultural Pride Among Kazakhstan’s Youth

ASTANA — Young people in Kazakhstan remain optimistic about their future while holding fast to family values and cultural traditions, according to a Next Generation Kazakhstan report released by the British Council on Sept. 25. The British...

British tourists warned of £185 fee when visiting popular country

Some British tourists travelling to the United States could face a new £185 charge from today. The US government announced the Visa Integrity Fee over the summer as part of efforts to tackle visa overstays. It exclusively targets visitors from...

British families on holidays of a lifetime issued urgent US shutdown warning

A government shutdown in the United States could cause disruption for British families heading to Disney World, experts have warned. The US entered a partial shutdown last night after politicians failed to agree on funding for government...

UK Financial Crime Reform: What Firms Need to Know

Overview The private wealth management sector is uniquely susceptible to financial crime risks, such as fraud, money laundering and sanctions breaches, as highlighted in the FCA’s Dear CEO letter. Fraud volumes remain at record highs. Private...

British Airways' newest route to link St. Louis with London in 2026

Sean Cudahy Sean Cudahy is an aviation reporter covering news about airlines, frequent flyer programs and consumer travel issues. Oct. 01, 2025 • 3 min read British Airways' newest route to link St. Louis with London in 2026 Facebook Twitter...

UK Corporate Briefing - October 2025

Summary Welcome to the Corporate Briefing, where we review the latest developments in UK corporate law that you need to know about. In this month’s issue we discuss: Notification requirements for share buybacks The FCA is consulting on changes to...

Scotland invests £1.1 Million to boost diversity in entrepreneurship

By Daily Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 on October 1, 2025 © Iconica Media The Scottish Government is providing more than £1 million in funding to support women and people from under-represented groups in starting their own businesses. Fourteen organisations...

UK will implement total fracking ban, Miliband confirms

Image: Labour Party. Ed Miliband Energy Secretary at 2024 party conference in September, Liverpool Speaking at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool on Tuesday (30 September), Miliband said fracking — the process of extracting gas and oil from...

Brits warned of 'global shortfall' that could make holidays more expensive

The travel industry will struggle to keep up with demand, according to a new report(Image: AFP via Getty Images) The world is facing a 43 million worker shortfall by 2035 that could spell chaos for holidaymakers if not addressed. Many of the...

UK Renews Demand for Apple iCloud Backdoor in Encryption Clash

In a renewed push that underscores the escalating tensions between national security imperatives and digital privacy rights, the U.K. government has once again targeted Apple Inc.’s encrypted iCloud backups, seeking a mechanism to access user...

UK Police Convicts Pair in £5.5 Billion Bitcoin Launder Case

Source: Adobe Stock Two people have been convicted in connection with a multibillion-pound Bitcoin laundering scheme tied to what police call the world’s largest cryptocurrency seizure. Zhimin Qian, 47, and Hok Seng Ling, 46, admitted roles in...

UK report names worst-governed states in Nigeria; FULL LIST

A new governance performance review has listed Zamfara, Kwara, and Benue as the poorest-managed states in Nigeria between 2023 and 2025, citing weak leadership, policy failures, corruption, and worsening insecurity.The findings were contained in a...

UK audit regulator consults on “enhanced enforcement procedures”

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