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Britain and much of Europe have just lived through one of the most extreme May heat events on record. With UK temperatures provisionally reaching 35.1°C in London and parts of Western Europe seeing temperatures 10 to 15°C above seasonal norms, scientists, policymakers and UK …

Britain's graduate job market has become one of the toughest in recent memory, with entry-level hiring slowing across many sectors. UK graduates report long application processes, high competition for fewer roles and an environment in which AI tools, cost pressures and uncertain economic conditions …

Key Takeaways

Securing a graduate role in the current UK jobs market is no longer a matter of polishing a CV and waiting for offers. With UK graduate hiring under pressure, AI changing how employers screen candidates, and tougher competition for traditional schemes, today's leavers describe …

In a significant move for the UK car industry, France has signalled support for including UK-assembled vehicles in the EU's planned "Made in Europe"Subsidyframework. The shift, articulated by senior French trade officials, comes after months of pressure from UK and EU automotive groups. For …

UK households face a fresh squeeze on their finances after Ofgem confirmed that the energy price cap will rise by 13% from July, taking typical dual-fuel bills to their highest level for around two years. Coming on top of stretched UK household budgets and …

The debate over the UK economy is intensifying as experts weigh growth strategies, the UK labour market, welfare reform and broader structural challenges. With UK households navigating a complex mix ofInflation, energy costs, demographic change and labour market pressures, the policy choices facing UK …