For fire authorities all around England, funding for fire services has grown to be a progressively important concern in recent years. Fire services are struggling with major budget shortfalls as …
James Whitmore
James Whitmore
James Whitmore is a London-based business editor and economic analyst with over 15 years of experience tracking UK and global markets. A former consultant turned financial journalist, James is known for his clear, in-depth reporting on business strategies, economic policy, and entrepreneurship. At News To Date, he breaks down financial trends and delivers insight for professionals, investors, and decision-makers.
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Exporting medical goods worth billions of pounds yearly, the pharmaceutical sector is pillar of the UK’s economy. Among the biggest customers for these exports is the United States, which demands …
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For companies, employees, and legislators equally, the fall in UK payrolls causes concerns. The UK’s employment market is clearly under challenging circumstances, given the latest numbers from the Office for …
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UK corporate confidence fell to its lowest level in over two years in the first quarter of 2025. Several reasons for this significant drop have been blamed, notably the rising …
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As the government pushes to tighten ticket resale market rules, the live events sector in the UK finds itself at a crucial junction. The central focus of this discussion is …
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Unexpectedly, UK economic growth 2025 sped up by 0.5% in February, signally reversing the flat performance in January. New statistics show that this outcome exceeded the projection made by financial …
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The UK retail industry has been under great difficulty recently, and a major factor behind this decline is the increasing economic uncertainties in this sector. Retailers are grappling with inflationary …
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US tariffs have had a major effect on US- UK commercial relations, particularly since the US government taxes practically every nation, including the United Kingdom, thereby affecting their trading relationship. …
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As the survival of the Scunthorpe steel plant hangs in the balance, the nationalisation of British Steel swiftly takes front stage in political debates in the UK. Rising global economic …
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Economy
Should the Bank of England Slash Interest Rates in Response to Trump’s Global Tariff Shock?
Following the financial upheaval caused by US President Donald Trump’s tough trade policies, the Bank of England has been asked to decrease interest rates by at least half a percentage …