Raspberry Pi single-board computer with chips and components on display.

Raspberry Pi Demand Rebounds Despite Dip in First-Half Profits

Raspberry Pi has reported a mixed first half, with profits slipping even as demand for its single-board computers shows fresh strength. The company’s latest results, the first annual update since its IPO, surprised some investors by combining a fall in H1 earnings with rising orders from education, hobbyists, and industrial IoT customers.  Shares rallied on…

Reeves

Reeves Faces Pressure to Cut NI by 2p and Shift Burden to Income Tax

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under growing pressure to deliver a 2p cut in National Insurance (NI) and transfer part of the tax burden onto income tax. The proposal is seen as both a political test and an economic balancing act, as the government looks for ways to ease the cost-of-living crisis without undermining public finances….

Martin Lewis

Martin Lewis: £10k Savings in UK Accounts Could Trigger Tax Rise

In September 2025, Martin Lewis, the UK’s well-known money-saving expert, raised an important warning. He said that having just £10,000 in a savings account could now push many of us into paying more tax than before. Why? Because interest rates have gone up sharply in the last two years. In 2021, the Bank of England’s…

Vodafone Franchisees

Vodafone Franchisees Face Mental Health Strain From Commission Cuts

The telecom industry has long been an anchor for communication, connectivity, and digital progress. Yet beneath the surface, a troubling issue is emerging. Vodafone franchisees across the United Kingdom are voicing deep concerns about their mental health following a wave of commission cuts. Reduced earnings are not only affecting their financial stability but also taking…

VodafoneThree

VodafoneThree Signs $1.33 Billion 5G Deal with Ericsson

VodafoneThree, the UK telecom company formed from the merger of Vodafone UK and Three UK, has entered into a landmark agreement with Ericsson to deliver next-generation 5G infrastructure. The contract, valued at about $1.33 billion, marks one of the largest investments in the UK’s telecom industry.  The partnership will focus on deploying state-of-the-art 5G Standalone…

UK Retail

UK Retail Sales Rise 0.5% in August, ONS Reports

The UK retail sector showed resilience in August as sales rose by 0.5%, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This rebound comes after months of fluctuating demand and reflects renewed consumer activity despite ongoing inflationary pressures. For businesses, investors, and consumers alike, the data provides a snapshot of how…

Disney Stock rises after Czech National Bank increases holdings

Disney Stock Boosted as Czech National Bank Adds 24K Shares

Disney Stock drew fresh investor attention after a regulatory filing showed the Czech National Bank added 24,176 shares to its position in The Walt Disney Company. The move was posted in the latest Form 13F disclosure, and it reached trading desks and market feeds within hours.  Central bank purchases are notable; they often carry extra…

UK Investment

Google Announces $6.8B UK Investment During Trump State Trip

Google has announced a $6.8 billion investment in the United Kingdom during Donald Trump’s state visit. The timing caught attention because it linked business strategy with global politics. This investment is not just a number. It reflects how one of the world’s biggest tech companies sees the future of the UK economy. We can view…

Vodafone

Vodafone Shares Surge 6% on High Volume Trade Today

Vodafone made headlines today as its shares jumped more than 6% in high-volume trading. The strong performance has attracted attention from investors and analysts across the stock market, sparking fresh conversations about the company’s growth prospects and the role of technology in driving its future. This surge comes at a crucial time when global markets…