UK Finance

Burnham's UK government faces economic, political tests

332 clusters · 2292 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: UK Prime Minister faces calls for wealth tax and energy relief

Since taking office on 20 July 2026, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pursued a reform-driven agenda while confronting fiscal and political pressures. His administration is preparing for an October 28 budget amid a £115bn

UK property and lending market trends

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: UK later life lending rises 13.4% in Q2 2026

The UK property and lending market has experienced notable shifts in specific sectors, particularly regarding buy-to-let ownership and later life lending. In the buy-to-let sector, company ownership has become a dominan

German Green Party fuel tax proposal

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Green Party proposes windfall tax on major UK banks

In Germany, the Green Party is increasing pressure on the Merz administration due to rising fuel prices. Green parliamentary leader Katharina Dröge has accused the government of inaction, claiming citizens are being ‘rip

UK rental market profitability and stability

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: UK landlord rent arrears fall to record low

In the second quarter of 2026, the United Kingdom rental market showed signs of increasing profitability for landlords despite slowing house-price inflation. Average gross rental yields reached 7.02%, with houses in mult