Barclays Eliminates Monthly Platform Fee to Boost Investment Accessibility Monday, July 20, 2026 barclays investing fees platform stocks savings access trade privatebanking uk Barclays has removed its monthly platform fees on Barclays Direct Investing, making it free for millions of everyday customers to hold investments on the platform starting May 31. This move aims to simplify investing and … Read More
Sir Keir Starmer Announces New E-Gate Access for UK Tourists in Switzerland Following Trade Deal Tuesday, July 14, 2026 trade uk switzerland e-gates tourism business starmer roaming agreement exports UK tourists traveling to Switzerland will soon benefit from faster passport checks thanks to the introduction of e-gates, following a significant £5.2 billion trade deal championed by Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. This … Read More
Andy Burnham Pledges £988 Monthly State Pension Payments as PM Monday, July 6, 2026 pensions andyburnham labour statepension triplelock electoralreform ukraine trade defence politics Andy Burnham, Labour’s MP for Makerfield and Prime Minister-in-waiting, has confirmed that state pensioners will receive £988 monthly payments starting next April. This pledge comes as part of his commitment to uphold the … Read More
Major UK DIY Supplier Toolstream Enters Administration, 111 Jobs Lost Saturday, December 20, 2025 toolstream administration diy uksupplychain covid19 careers joblosses financialcrisis trade tools UK-based DIY supplier Toolstream has entered administration, resulting in the loss of 111 jobs. The announcement came on December 11, with the company attributing its financial difficulties to the lingering effects of the … Read More