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Why UK small businesses are still struggling with post Brexit trade paperwork in 2025
Many UK small businesses hoped Brexit would open new markets. Instead, they’re finding that export paperwork, licences and customs complexity are still heavy burdens — limiting growth and competitiveness.
Read moreWhy UK food prices are rising again despite falling inflation in 2025
Headline inflation has fallen, but UK grocery prices have started to climb again. Farmers face high input costs, extreme weather is cutting harvest yields, and supermarket competition is changing — all pushing food prices back up.
Read moreWhy UK water bills are rising sharply in 2025 and what happens next
Average household water bills in England and Wales have risen by more than 6 percent in 2025 — the biggest increase in a decade. Ofwat has approved record infrastructure spending, but public confidence in the water industry is collapsing.
Read moreWhy UK recycling costs are rising faster than inflation in 2025
Local councils and waste contractors across the UK are reporting record recycling costs in 2025 due to new packaging rules, energy prices, and lower global demand for recyclable materials.
Read moreHow UK AI rules are shaping technology and business in 2025
The UK is taking a “light-touch, pro-innovation” approach to AI regulation in 2025. Here’s how that affects businesses, consumers and emerging technologies.
Read moreWhat the October 2025 Ofgem price cap means for your energy bills this winter
Ofgem has increased the energy price cap to £1,755 a year for a typical household from October to December 2025. Bills are still far above pre-crisis levels and millions remain in or near fuel poverty. Here is what that means for your energy costs this winter and what help is still available.
Read moreWhy the UK Productivity Problem Is Still Holding Back Growth in 2025
Despite falling inflation and record employment, the UK’s productivity growth remains weak. Output per worker is barely above pre-pandemic levels — and that could keep wages and living standards stuck.
Read moreWhat the 4 percent Bank of England rate means for your mortgage in 2025
The Bank of England has kept its base rate at 4 percent while inflation stays close to 3.8 percent. Here is what that combination means for UK mortgage borrowers, from remortgagers to first-time buyers.
Read moreIs the UK Cost of Living Crisis Really Ending in 2025
Inflation has fallen from its peak and wages are finally rising in real terms, but rents and borrowing costs are still high. Is the UK cost of living crisis really ending or just changing shape?
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