The question of whether $350 billion in frozen Russian assets should be seized and subsequently made available to the US for the purchase of defence hardware has caused tensions between …
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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A parliamentary committee has warned that the government must remove loopholes that allow companies that abuse workers to undercut British businesses or risk the UK turning into a “dumping ground” …
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UK house prices increased for the sixth consecutive month in February, despite ongoing economic difficulties. According to data from Nationwide, Britain’s largest building society, the average house price rose by …
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Sir Keir Starmer is set to take the UK’s overseas aid budget to its lowest level as a percentage of national income since records began. This decision marks a dramatic …
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Rolls-Royce has announced plans to return £1.5bn to shareholders after reporting a 55% rise in underlying operating profits for 2024, reaching £2.5bn. The British jet engine manufacturer also upgraded its …
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A UK startup, Volklec, has announced plans to manufacture batteries for electric vehicles, boats, construction equipment, and aircraft, taking a calculated approach to avoid the pitfalls that have hindered previous …
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Prioritizing plug-in hybrid cars instead, British sportscar company Aston Martin EV has revealed yet another delay to their first battery-electric vehicle (BEV). Reversing from the earlier stated 2026 aim, the …
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More than two-thirds of hospitality businesses are set to reduce staffing levels due to tax changes coming into effect this April, according to research conducted by leading industry bodies.A survey …
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New research shows that the net zero industry is growing three times faster than the whole UK economy, generating high-paying employment all throughout the nation while lowering climate-heating emissions and …
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In an attempt to land a multibillion-pound UK-India Trade Deal, which would greatly help the UK’s economy, ministers are relaunching negotiations with India this week. On Sunday, the business and …