Yesterday 10 July 2025 the leaders of member states and international organisations of the Coalition of the Willing gathered in London, Rome and virtually to discuss strengthening support to Ukraine and further pressure on Russia. The leaders of member states and international organisations of the Coalition of the Willing gathered in London, Rome and virtually to discuss strengthening support to Ukraine and further pressure on Russia.
Statement by the United Kingdom and the French Republic on Nuclear Policy and Cooperation - July 2025. The President of the French Republic and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom reaffirm their longstanding and resolute commitment to nuclear cooperation.
The Prime Minister and French President Macron agree to return illegal migrants to France. The Prime Minister and French President Emmanuel Macron have agreed to take forward a groundbreaking partnership to address illegal Channel crossings and dismantle the people smuggling networks.
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the President of the French Republic met 10 July 2025 in Downing Street for the 37th UK-France Summit. The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the President of the French Republic met today in Downing Street for the 37th UK-France Summit.
A statement of ambition on upcoming plastic pollution treaty negotiations signed by leading businesses and financial institutions. On 24 June 2025 Defra held a roundtable ahead of the second part of the fifth session of negotiations to agree a global plastics treaty (INC-5.2).
Boost for British consumers and Developing Countries as UK launches new trade measures. New measures will make it easier for developing countries to trade, supporting jobs and economic growth in the UK overseas.
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill delivers on manifesto commitment to de-centralise power and ignite regional growth with powers for mayors. Ambition for all regions to take the reins in driving growth receives its biggest boost as the landmark English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill is introduced to Parliament [Thursday 10th July].
Overall retail footfall increased by 1% in the week to 6 July 2025 compared with the previous week and increased by 4% when compared with the equivalent week of 2024; high street footfall saw the biggest increase when compared with the equivalent week of 2024 at 5%, while retail park and shopping centre footfall increased by 3% and 2% respectively (MRI OnLocation). Total Revolut debit card expenditure increased by 2% in the week to 6 July 2025 compared with the previous week and increased by 14% when compared with the equivalent week of 2024 (Revolut).
Thousands of disabled people and people with complex health conditions to receive help finding secure, well-paid jobs. Latest cash boost will be delivered to four areas in England as part of the Connect to Work programme Comes as part of £3.8 billion employment support package over this parliament for sick or disabled people, unlocking work and boosting living standards through the Plan for Change.
Monthly real gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to have fallen by 0.1% in May 2025, following an unrevised fall of 0.3% in April 2025 and growth of 0.4% in March 2025 (revised up from 0.2% in our previous publication). Real GDP is estimated to have grown by 0.5% in the three months to May 2025, compared with the three months to February 2025, largely driven by growth in the services sector in this period.
Will you still get a UK state pension when you retire? With means testing, cuts and even abolition on the table, many are worried — and rightly so. In this video, I break down the risks, what recent surveys show, and how it could damage the whole economy if the pension system collapses..
The value of goods imports increased by £0.6 billion (1.2%) in May 2025, with a rise in imports from both EU and non-EU countries. The value of goods exports increased by £0.6 billion (2.2%) in May 2025, with an increase in exports to both EU and non-EU countries.
Monthly production output was estimated to have decreased 0.9% in May 2025; this follows falls in April 2025 (down 0.6%) and March 2025 (down 0.2%). The fall in monthly output in May 2025 resulted from decreases in "manufacturing" (down 1.0%) and "mining and quarrying" (down 3.2%); these were partially offset by an increase in "water supply and sewerage" (up 0.8%) and "electricity and gas" (up 0.3%).
Monthly construction output is estimated to have fallen by 0.6% in May 2025; this follows three consecutive periods of growth, including an increase of 0.8% in April 2025. The decrease in monthly output in May 2025 came solely from a decrease in repair and maintenance (2.1% fall), as new work increased by 0.6%.
Retail sales volumes (quantity bought) are estimated to have fallen by 2.7% in May 2025, following a rise of 1.3% in April 2025 (revised up from a rise of 1.2% in our last bulletin). Food store sales volumes fell back in May.
New insights from sector data suggest that charities have been able to direct additional resources to delivering their aims, amidst a tightening financial squeeze. The Charity Commission, the regulator of charities in England and Wales, has analysed data drawn from annual returns for the financial year ending 2023 - the most comprehensive dataset available to the charity sector.
New analysis of over 8,000 European package holidays shows prices for summer 2025 bookings are on average 4.2% higher than a year ago, with some destinations seeing rises up to 11.5%. Eurostat data also indicates the cost of a typical European package break climbed 6.6% between July 2023 and July 2024.
Government confirms reforms to the national pricing electricity market that will create a fairer, cheaper, more secure, and more efficient energy system. Government puts fairness and affordability at the centre of electricity market reform to deliver system that puts working people first.
Regions with abundant renewables, like Scotland, would have received some of the lowest electricity prices in Europe under zonal pricing. Independent analyses estimate savings of at least £3.7 billion per year and total bill reductions of £55 billion by 2050 for consumers nationwide, with Scotland among the biggest winners.
The UK stock market isn't on the brink of abolition — but it's definitely under pressure and in need of reform. The London Stock Exchange is still one of the largest and most liquid markets globally.
