London, UK – A significant majority of small business owners across the United Kingdom are poised to increase their prices within the next year, according to a new report highlighting the mounting financial pressures facing the sector. Data from the Simply Business 2025 SME Insights Report reveals that 74% of small business owners anticipate raising…
The United Kingdom government has formally rejected a proposal to impose a 5% levy on the local revenues of major streaming services, including Netflix, Disney+, and Prime Video. The recommendation, put forward by Britain’s Culture, Media and Sport Committee, aimed to establish a dedicated cultural fund to bolster domestic high-end television production. The government’s response,…
London, a city in perpetual motion, marked the 3rd of July, 2025, with a series of announcements and unveilings that underscore its dynamic evolution across urban planning, cultural recognition, public services, and educational development. From ambitious proposals to reshape iconic thoroughfares in the West End to paying tribute to pioneering figures and celebrating crucial public…
London, UK – Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, was recently observed in London on July 2, 2025, in a series of seemingly casual public appearances that have since garnered significant attention across social media platforms, particularly on TikTok. Footage capturing the senior…
Westminster and global financial markets reacted sharply this week following a visibly emotional display by the Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, during Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) on Wednesday. Ms. Reeves later addressed her public distress, stating that she was “clearly upset” but underlined her professional obligation to support the government alongside Leader of…
LONDON, UK – In a significant move to counter escalating crime rates and anti-social behaviour across the capital, the charity Crimestoppers, in collaboration with the Metropolitan Police, has today launched a major new initiative: the “Safer Streets summer campaign.” Targeting 20 boroughs throughout London, the campaign is specifically focused on reducing the prevalence of crime…
London, UK – The British government has announced sweeping reforms to its primary work visa categories, most notably impacting the Skilled Worker route and related business mobility schemes. These significant changes are scheduled to come into effect on July 22, 2025. The new regulations introduce stricter criteria for eligibility, particularly concerning skill levels and salary…
London’s vibrant Covent Garden district is set to significantly bolster its prestigious food and beverage portfolio with the forthcoming arrival of Harry’s, the acclaimed Italian restaurant brand under the stewardship of prominent restaurateur Richard Caring. Shaftesbury Capital, the central London mixed-use property company, has confirmed that Harry’s has secured a prime flagship site within the…
Shaftesbury Capital, a prominent real estate investment trust focusing on dynamic central London locations, has announced a significant addition to the flourishing food and beverage landscape of Covent Garden. The esteemed Italian restaurant brand, Harry’s, founded and owned by renowned restaurateur Richard Caring, is slated to open a flagship London site within the vibrant district….
LONDON — The United Kingdom government has formally rejected a proposal to impose a 5% levy on the domestic subscriber revenues of major streaming services. The decision, outlined in the government’s official response published on July 3, 2025, dismisses a key recommendation put forward by the House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee. The…
