Category: Business
UK Economy Forecast at 1.5% Growth for 2025, But Households Still Struggle with Cost-of-Living Crunch
The UK economy is forecast to grow 1.5% in 2025, but households still face soaring living costs, falling production, and stagnant wages. With inflation peaking at 3.7% and youth unemployment near 1 million, growth isn't translating into relief.
Faisal Islam Launches Young Entrepreneurs Book Club in Newham to Spark Local Business Growth
Faisal Islam launched the Young Entrepreneurs Book Club in Newham, London, to empower local youth with business knowledge through reading—while Faisal Saeed Al Mutar drives similar change across the Middle East with Ideas Beyond Borders.
National Living Wage to Rise to £12.71 in April 2026, Boosting Millions of Workers
The UK Government will raise the National Living Wage to £12.71 per hour in April 2026, following the Low Pay Commission’s recommendation. Youth rates rise faster as the government moves toward extending the adult rate to 18-year-olds.
