Europe’s leaders raise pressure on Trump to involve Ukraine in Putin talks
Europe’s leaders have raised the pressure on Donald Trump to involve Ukraine in a planned summit with Vladimir Putin, as Germany warned the White House against any deal hatched “over the heads of Europeans and Ukrainians”. Speaking before a bilateral meeting expected to take place between the US and Russian…
UK Private rents drop for first time in five years
Average private rents in Great Britain have fallen for the first time in five years as lower mortgage rates helped take some of the heat out of the rental sector, data shows. Years of above-inflation increases in rents have put the squeeze on many households but the estate agent Hamptons…
UK firms hiring intentions remain at record low amid rising employment costs
UK businesses are keeping recruitment plans at record lows as they grapple with rising employment costs, economic uncertainty, and slowing demand — a trend hitting young workers hardest. Three separate surveys released Monday showed declining hiring activity, weaker pay growth, and fading business confidence. Many company leaders described themselves as…
Charging ahead: will the UK’s new electric vehicle grant work for you?
Industry experts hope the new subsidy will boost Britain’s EV market – but not all models will be eligible. Is it time to go electric? The UK car industry certainly thinks so and is readying for a surge in demand as a new subsidy scheme cuts the price of some…
Trump says he will meet Putin despite Kremlin’s refusal to talk to Kyiv
US president contradicts reports Putin meeting Zelenskyy was a precondition of a US-Russia summit Donald Trump has said he is ready to meet Vladimir Putin despite the Russian leader’s refusal to meet Ukraine’s leader – dispelling speculation that direct talks between the two warring presidents were a precondition of a…





