UK electric aircraft startup Vertical Aerospace has announced that it will launch the UK's first electric air-taxi routes from Canary Wharf in 2029.

To help fight this financial crime, the Financial Conduct Authority has launched Firm Checker, a tool to help consumers avoid scams.

Rental growth in the UK has slowed considerably since last year, with demand for rented homes down by 20%.

Ofcom, the UK's communications regulator, has approved the rollout of satellite connectivity for everyday mobile users.

A major new parliamentary report has found that the UK’s outdated and poorly regulated number plate system has created a vast and rapidly growing crisis.

While the UK has continued to be hit by rising inflation over the last year, retailers are pulling out all the stops to win shoppers over the busy Christmas period.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called on European leaders to re-examine how the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) is being interpreted to tackle illegal migration and prevent voters from turning to the far right.

Communications regulator Ofcom has published its latest Online Nation report, which explores how adults and children in the UK experience life online.

With the festive season upon us and some people’s Christmas outgoings feeling the strain like Santa’s belt after too many mince pies, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding Self Assessment customers that help is available to manage their tax bill.

Starmer urges Europe to curb human rights laws to halt rise of far right; Reeves's Budget could knock half a percentage point off inflation; Home Secretary considers merging police into 12 regional forces; and Asda in trouble in the lead up to Christmas.

Londoners have been warned to get their flu vaccine as a matter of urgency, as an unprecedented wave of flu has begun to sweep through the city.

Fares across the London Underground are set to rise by 5.8% next year, despite the government announcing a nationwide rail fare freeze last month.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set out a suite of measures to empower retail investment, reinforce wholesale markets, and maintain the UK’s position as a world-leading financial centre.

Covid-related government schemes such as Eat Out to Help Out left the door open to fraud, costing the British taxpayer £10.9 billion.

In a revealing glimpse into the public psyche, recent research from Ipsos in the UK highlights distinct gender differences in self-perceived abilities, revealing that men are generally more confident in their capabilities across various tasks than women. 

The UK hotel sector remained resilient in October despite Autumn Budget speculation ramping up, but hoteliers had to work harder to maintain operating profits, according to the RSM Hotels Tracker.

The High Court has dismissed a challenge against the government’s approval of plans to expand Luton Airport.

The UK has announced a new anti-corruption strategy aimed at driving dirty money out of the country, strengthening national security, and putting more money into people's pockets.

Passengers will get their first look at the future of Britain’s railways, as branding for Great British Railways (GBR) is unveiled and landmark legislation to reform the railway is debated in Parliament.

Replacing Starmer risks causing a Liz Truss-like fallout; Bank of England warns staff over job cuts; UK households cut spending; and the branding and and logo for Great British Railways has been unveiled.

UK employment has dropped to a 14-year low as output continues to slump, new data from accounting firm BDO shows.

One London borough continues to rank as the most expensive place in the UK to buy or rent a home, while rents and prices in Scotland offer a far more affordable proposition.

A new study led by researchers at King’s Business School, Stanford University, the Bank of England and the University of Nottingham finds that Brexit has left the UK economy significantly smaller than it would otherwise have been.

UK consumers are showing a strong interest in smart homes and digital health solutions to help them age independently, according to the latest EY Consumer Health Study.

New data from Halifax shows that house prices remained completely flat in November, leaving annual growth at 0.7% and the average UK home costing £299,892 - a record high.

While Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Budget was met with mixed reactions, it has at least provided certainty for businesses, new data from Barclays shows.

Last month the average prices of both unleaded petrol and diesel rose at their fastest rates since April 2024, new data from RAC Fuel Watch shows.

The UK has unveiled work on its groundbreaking Atlantic Bastion programme, which will make Britain more secure from Russian undersea threats in the North Atlantic through a transformation of the Royal Navy and its submarine-hunting capabilities.

The government has announced a £725 million package of reforms to the apprenticeship system, aimed at helping to tackle youth unemployment and drive economic growth.

Young people to lose benefits if they turn down work; More than 100 MPs join calls to regulate AI; Labour urged to delay petrol car ban; and graduates will be £24,500 worse off from the budget.

The UK government makes a lot of money from cars. It taxes car ownership, it taxes the fuel, and it is about to charge drivers of electric vehicles by the distance they travel.

Pupils will benefit from more expert teachers next year as new figures show record numbers of people are training to teach in vital subjects, including physics and computing.

The COVID pandemic accelerated remote and hybrid working practices across the world. It also provided evidence that these approaches could work for a wide variety of jobs.

The autumn 2025 budget came at a crucial time for the Labour government. With their popularity at record lows, how Labour continues to manage the economy is key for its prospects at the next election.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered her second budget, in which she raised taxes by £26 billion. This will take the UK tax burden to an all-time high of 38% of GDP by 2030-31. But it will also more than double Reeves’ “fiscal headroom” to £22 billion.

The UK’s autumn budget tried to appeal to both workers and employers. But the decision the very next day to soften a key plan to improve workers’ rights shows how difficult that balance has become.

In the middle of the ongoing cost of living crisis, exorbitant displays of wealth are back. Since the beginning of his term in January, US president Donald Trump has been literally bringing the gilded age back to the White House.

Across Britain, ponds are quietly vanishing. Pouring over historic maps from the 1900s to trace old pond sites, I was struck by how many once dotted the landscape. Today, more than half have disappeared, a loss that threatens wildlife and our ability to cope with a changing climate.

Net migration to the UK has fallen to levels last seen before Brexit. The latest ONS figures show net migration reached just over 200,000 in the year ending in June. This marks a 78% decline over the past two years, from a peak of more than 900,000.

After last year’s tax-raising budget, UK chancellor Rachel Reeves assured the public that Labour had “wiped the slate clean” and would not be coming back for more.

Recent weeks have shown – more starkly than many would wish – just how exposed the BBC has now become.

State schools have surged in performance over the past year, far outpacing private schools in their climb up the rankings of the UK's best secondary schools.

Skipton in North Yorkshire has been named the happiest place to live in Great Britain, followed by the London boroughs of Richmond upon Thames and Camden.

Streaming giant Netflix has announced a definitive agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery under which Netflix will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.

Millions of crypto owners have gained stronger legal protection as the Property  (Digital Assets etc) Act received Royal  Assent this week, in a boost to the UK legal services industry. 

Commuters in London can expect closures across the London Underground this weekend, with the Northern, Picadilly, and Metropolitan lines affected.

The government has launched a new consultation asking road users, industry, and disability groups to help shape the framework, which will ensure self-driving technology is safely introduced on Britain’s roads.

Pubs could stay open for extra time next summer should a home nation reach the quarter-finals, semi-finals or final of the FIFA Men’s World Cup 2026, the government has announced.

Millions of passengers could benefit from quicker and more convenient travel across Europe as Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn (DB) have confirmed joint plans for a direct high-speed rail connection between Germany and London.

Delivery riders caught working illegally across Britain face being removed following a major operation by the Home Office’s Immigration Enforcement teams.