UK sends 85,000 drones to Ukraine in six months as Russia steps up strikes

The UK has delivered more than 85,000 military drones to Ukraine over the last six months, the Defence Secretary is to say, amid a surge in Russian one-way attack drone strikes. John Healey will say that £600 million has been invested this year to...

Labour isn't working (again): Unemployment hits a four-year record as Britain faces highest inflation in G7 and growth in wages stalls

Britain's economy faced a grim quadruple whammy on Tuesday, piling pressure on Rachel Reeves just weeks from the Budget. A stark report from International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that inflation in the UK will be the highest for any advanced...

World News | UK-India 'Alive with Opportunity' Showcase Held Aboard HMS Richmond in Mumbai

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 15 (ANI): The United Kingdom hosted a flagship trade and investment reception, 'Alive with Opportunity: A UK-India Partnership Celebration', onboard HMS Richmond at Mumbai Port on Friday, marking the visit of...

India growing force on world stage: UK PM Starmer updates Parliament on Mumbai visit

London: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday updated the House of Commons on his two-day visit to Mumbai last week with the country's biggest trade delegation to India, scoring deals worth around 1.3 billion pounds. Addressing Parliament...

'Wake-up call' for Britain as top climate advisers issue starkest warning yet

Britain must prepare for at least 2C of warming within just 25 years, the government has been advised by its top climate advisers. That limit is hotter and sooner than most of the previous official advice, and is worse than the 1.5C level most of...

Chamber calls for business friendly Budget after small rise in unemployment

Business leaders in Coventry and Warwickshire say the latest rise in unemployment underlines why the Chancellor must avoid cost increases to firms in November’s Budget. Unemployment went up from 4.7 per cent to 4.8 per cent in the three months to...

Why housing in Britain is broken and how to fix it – from renting to mortgages

The i Paper's Vicky Spratt asked experts why they think Britain’s housing crisis is so bad and what they think it will take to fix it This is Home Front with Vicky Spratt, a subscriber-only newsletter from The i Paper. If you’d like to get this...

Hundreds of businesswomen gather in DeRidder to share inspiration, support

DERIDDER, La. (KPLC) - Female business owners and community leaders came together in DeRidder for a luncheon filled with inspiration and laughter. Holly Smith, owner of the local business Rustic Cottage, said her niece is the motivation behind her...

World Mental Health Day: Mental Health Crisis Costs UK 16.4 Million Working Days as Younger Workers Disproportionately Impacted

10 Reading Time: 3 minutesEmployee survey software business Stribe has analysed 2025 health data, ahead of World Mental Health Day on 10th October, to reveal the challenges and opportunities for mental health in the workplace. The data reveals a...

BoE’s Taylor warns UK economy heading for ‘bumpy landing’  

The UK economy may be heading for a ‘bumpy landing’ warned a Bank of England rate-setter — but this comes as Britain is forecast to be the second-fastest growing advanced economy in the world by the International Monetary Fund. The Bank’s Monetary...

Google Reveals AI’s Potential To Supercharge British Small Business Innovation In Leeds

12:00 AM 15th October 2025 business New research from Google reveals that half (50%) of SME owners in Leeds have had to put their ‘game changing’ ideas on pause over the last 12 months, as they haven’t had the time to bring their innovations to...

What Britain’s ageing population means for the future of dentistry

From falling birth rates to rising living costs, Britain’s population trends are transforming the profession. David Willetts discusses what these changes mean for dentists, patients and policymakers alike. Tell us a little about your background...

New report calls for urgent transformation of UK food system by 2050

Rapid and urgent action on food is needed if the UK is to reboot its flagging economy, save the NHS billions, ensure national food security, and meet climate commitments, according to a new report. The Roadmap for Resilience: A UK Food Plan for...

Mahmood: UK has lost control of its borders

Shabana Mahmood will say on Wednesday that Britain’s failure to control its borders is eroding trust in politicians and the credibility of the state. At a summit with Balkan interior ministers in London, the Home Secretary will issue one of the...

Rising Unemployment Prompts Fresh Calls For Business Tax Cuts

Helen Kitchen Deputy Business Editor 12:00 AM 15th October 2025 business Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay UK business groups have issued a stark warning to the Government, arguing that rising employment costs are undermining job creation and...

Crown Prince Meets British Technology Leaders to Explore Cooperation Opportunities

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II met in London on Monday with leaders of British technology institutions, on the sidelines of the Jordan–UK ICT Forum, to discuss ways to enhance cooperation across various technological...

MPG calls on government to recognise studios as eligible for reduced business rates

The Music Producers Guild, supported by UK Music, is calling on the government to recognise UK recording studios as eligible for reduced business rates under the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure (RHL) scheme. The MPG said it’s a move that could...

Our dream retirement turned into a nightmare: British expats Christine and Eric Thompson were lured to Bulgaria by a slower pace of life and cheap cost of living....now they are desperate to leave

When British expats Christine and Eric Thompson moved to Bulgaria in 2016 they were dreaming of a slower pace of life surrounded by stunning scenery with a low cost of living. But nine years later the couple say they are desperate to leave after...

Tuchel laughs off England fans’ jibes and says: ‘We will need you in America’

Thomas Tuchel laughed off the mockery from the fans and hailed his side for achieving something special after England qualified for the World Cup finals tournament with a 5‑0 win against Latvia in Riga. The head coach was in good spirits after...

US, UK sanction Cambodian conglomerate, alleging role in scam networks

The U.S. and British governments on Tuesday announced a sweeping crackdown on cyber-scam networks in Southeast Asia accused of luring workers with fraudulent job ads or fake romantic relationships, forcing them to extract billions from people...