Britain’s high streets face a potential seismic shift as escalating taxes and costs put over 2,000 pubs and countless independent retailers at risk of closure, prompting urgent calls for fiscal reform ahead of the Autumn Budget. Britain’s high streets are facing a potentially devastating crisis as thousands of pubs and…

The NHS has issued updated guidance emphasising the importance of folic acid from preconception to early pregnancy and recommending vitamin D supplementation, reinforcing measures to protect fetal development and maternal health. The National Health Service (NHS) has reiterated important guidance for women who are pregnant or trying to conceive, emphasising…

The Black Horse, a 300-year-old pub in High Barnet, faces uncertain future amid fears of redevelopment, prompting a grassroots campaign to secure its status as an Asset of Community Value and preserve its historic significance. A historic London pub, The Black Horse in High Barnet, which first opened around 1720,…

Residents and authorities in Tower Hamlets face ongoing challenges with street clutter and unsanitary conditions due to fragmented waste collection and increased littering, prompting calls for innovative solutions like underground bins. Loïc Frémond, a resident of Tower Hamlets in London, finds himself surrounded by an all-too-familiar urban nuisance: bin bags…

Locals in High Barnet unite to secure Asset of Community Value status for The Black Horse, a historic pub dating back over three centuries, amid fears of redevelopment threatening its legacy. A historic London pub with roots tracing back over 300 years faces an uncertain future as local residents rally…

Residents and local authorities across London face rising challenges with overflowing bin bags and litter, prompting trials of innovative underground waste systems to revitalise city streets and enhance urban living conditions. Loïc Frémond, a resident near Spitalfields Market in Tower Hamlets, London, finds himself increasingly frustrated with the accumulation of…

Managed by Redwheel since 2020, Temple Bar has achieved remarkable growth through disciplined value strategies, outperforming benchmarks and capitalising on undervalued UK companies amid global market shifts. Shareholders in Temple Bar Investment Trust have enjoyed remarkable gains in recent years, with the trust continuing to outperform its benchmarks under the…

The Trade Desk’s shares have fallen by 65% over the past year despite strong financial results, driven by concerns over market share erosion from competitors like Amazon and macroeconomic uncertainties affecting future growth prospects. The Trade Desk, a key player in the digital advertising technology sector, presents an intriguing case…

More than five million UK company directors have yet to complete mandatory identity checks ahead of a looming deadline, exposing ongoing hurdles in the government’s efforts to clamp down on corporate crime and shell company abuse amid criticism of the verification system’s reliability. More than five million company directors in…

London boroughs are calling for increased financial support and policy reforms to accelerate estate regeneration projects, aiming to address the city’s worsening housing crisis and improve residents’ quality of life. London boroughs have called for a renewed focus on regenerating council estates as a critical strategy to address the capital’s…

The UK faces an unprecedented rise in private mental health insurance claims as NHS services struggle to meet soaring demand, raising concerns over growing inequalities and the sustainability of current healthcare provisions. Britain is experiencing an unprecedented surge in mental health claims through private medical insurance, highlighting the growing strain…

Pharmacists across the UK are taking on a growing role in managing common health conditions, helping to reduce GP workloads and improve patient access to care amidst rising demand and healthcare pressures. Pharmacists across the UK are increasingly becoming key players in managing minor health conditions, helping to ease the…