TSB: From Competition Driver to Acquisition Target
TSB, originally spun off from Lloyds to foster greater competition in the UK banking market, has now become an acquisition target itself, with Santander...
Greenback’s Perilous Path: Worst First Half in Decades as Policies Unfold
The US dollar is on a perilous path, recording its worst first half-year performance in decades, with a 10.8% drop against a basket of...
Lotus: UK Operations Prioritised as Tariffs Ease
Lotus is prioritising its UK operations, confirming to Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds that its Norfolk factory will not be shut down, as US tariffs...
Agricultural Grievances Resurface as Digital Tax Triggers Trade War
President Trump's decision to terminate Canada trade negotiations has brought longstanding agricultural grievances back to the forefront, with his criticism of 400% dairy tariffs...
European Production Stagnation Compounds Trade War Vulnerabilities
European industrial production remains significantly below 2019 pre-pandemic levels, creating additional vulnerability as the continent confronts escalating American trade pressure. This economic weakness undermines...
UK Customs Revenue Declines Despite Chinese Import Surge
UK customs revenue is facing unexpected challenges despite the surge in Chinese imports, with May's 16.1% increase not translating into proportional duty collections. The...