Lloyds Bank Pledges £35 Billion in Direct Lending to Support UK Businesses in 2026 Wednesday, December 24, 2025 lloyds finance lending smes ukbusinesses infrastructure investment chargebacks consumerprotection economy Lloyds Banking Group has unveiled plans to provide more than £35 billion in new finance throughout 2026 to businesses operating and investing in the United Kingdom. This significant funding initiative aims to fuel growth, … Read More
UK Homeowners Expected to Save £300 Annually on Mortgages After December Rate Cut Monday, December 8, 2025 mortgages interest rates bankofengland economy inflation budget homeowners savings uk UK homeowners are set to save approximately £300 annually on their mortgage payments following an anticipated interest rate cut in December. This move is nearly certain as lenders have already begun lowering mortgage rates in … Read More
Four Million Receiving Universal Credit Without Job Search Requirement Sunday, December 7, 2025 universalcredit benefits jobless employment welfare labourmarket dwp unemployment government economy A growing concern is emerging as four million individuals currently receive Universal Credit without the obligation to seek employment—an increase of one million compared to last year. This figure represents half of the eight … Read More
‘Faster and Cheaper’ Buses to Transform Travel in Birmingham with £264 Million Government Investment Friday, December 5, 2025 buses westmidlands transport funding government publictransport fares infrastructure economy localauthorities sport The West Midlands is set to benefit from a major government investment aimed at revolutionizing bus travel across the region. A substantial £264.1 million funding package has been announced to improve bus services, making … Read More
Midlands Metro Route Highlights Socioeconomic Divide in Dudley Borough Monday, December 1, 2025 midlandsmetro dudley poverty deprivation unemployment socialhousing regeneration economy transport infrastructure The forthcoming extension of the Midlands Metro tram line into Dudley town centre casts a revealing spotlight on economic inequality within the borough. The initial phase is nearing completion, with further expansion planned … Read More
Millions of Workers to Receive Pay Rise Worth Up to £1,500 Wednesday, November 26, 2025 payrise wages livingwage minimumwage labor employment economy youthwork costofliving income Millions of workers across the UK are set to benefit from a substantial pay rise as minimum wage rates increase next year. Labour Party Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed that the National Living Wage will rise by 4.7% to … Read More