Alternative energy jobs can replace many of the losses in chemical and oil industries, but the transition is uneven. The UK's clean energy workforce is projected to nearly double from 440,000 jobs in 2023 to ~60,000 by 2030, creating about 400,000 new roles.
Borrowing - the difference between total public sector spending and income - was £17.4 billion in October 2025; this was £1.8 billion (or 9.6%) less than October 2024 but the third-highest October borrowing (not adjusted for inflation) since monthly records began in 1993, after those of 2024 and 2020. Borrowing in the financial year to October 2025 was £116.8 billion; this was £9.0 billion (or 8.4%) more than in the same seven-month period of 2024 and the second-highest April to October borrowing (not adjusted for inflation) on record, after that of 2020.
Energy regulator Ofgem has today [Friday 21 November 2025] announced a 0.2% rise of the energy price cap for the period covering January to March 2026. This change amounts to a small increase of around 28 pence a month for the average dual fuel household.
Engineers and manufacturing workers across the UK will benefit from a flurry of major new aircraft deals announced this week at the Dubai Airshow. Major Airbus aircraft orders including from Etihad and Emirates at Dubai Airshow worth billions to the UK economy.
Rachel Reeves is presenting a budget built on assumptions that simply cannot survive the world we are about to enter. Share prices are likely to fall sharply.
The Energy Price Cap will unexpectedly rise by £3 a year in January, as a rise in the costs of government policies that are added to energy bills cancels out a small fall in the gas prices. This makes clear that more action is needed in the Budget to significantly cut bills, the Resolution Foundation said on Friday 21 November 2025.
Changes to the maximum amount energy suppliers can charge people on default tariffs for each unit of energy and the daily standing charge. Every 3 months we review and set a level for how much an energy supplier can charge for each unit of energy and daily standing charge, under the price cap.
Mona and Morgan wind farms expected to boost economic growth and provide energy security. Secretary of State Hilary Benn has visited Belfast Harbour to view the site where two major offshore wind farms will be assembled as part of a £100 million landmark deal.
The Prime Minister spoke to the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, the German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, and the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, this afternoon. The Prime Minister spoke to the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, the German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, and the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, this afternoon.
Military personnel from over 40 nations compete to sharpen cyber skills through gaming applying lessons from Ukraine's use of gaming technology in warfare. Britain's future cyber warriors will sharpen digital combat skills through the International Defence Esports Games (IDEG), launched today with over 40 allied nations in London.
A new government unit, GDS Local, has launched to help councils across the UK make everyday services - from managing council tax to accessing local support - easier, faster, and more accessible for residents. new government unit will work with councils to make everyday services – from managing household finances to accessing local support – quicker and easier for residents across the UK.
Speaking ahead of the G20 summit today, the Prime Minister said, "Today, Ukraine's friends and partners will meet in the margins of the G20 summit to discuss how we can secure a full ceasefire and create the space for meaningful peace negotiations. We will discuss the current proposal on the table, and in support of President Trump’s push for peace, look at how we can strengthen this plan for the next phase of negotiations.
Michele Eames cuts to the chase on the property market. Good information but bear in mind Scottish law is slightly different..
The UK and Indonesia have agreed a landmark £4 billion maritime deal securing 1000 jobs in the UK in the latest boost for the British industry. 1000 British jobs in Rosyth, Bristol and Plymouth set to be secured through new partnership with Indonesia.
UK to launch visa fraud prevention campaign in second Indian state following successful first phase. UK to launch visa fraud prevention campaign in second Indian state following successful first phase.
A further 2,500 people living with type 1 diabetes are receiving "life changing" access to the latest technologies to help prevent serious health complications. An additional £6.9 million Scottish Government funding this year is expanding access to closed loop systems, prioritising children and adults who health boards believe will benefit the most.
For forty years, we were told that Britain didn't need manufacturing — finance would make us rich. That experiment has failed.
The UK Space Agency is investing £6.9 million in satellite technology that will transform connectivity and secure Britain's place as a European space leader. The funding will support five groundbreaking projects through the European Space Agency's (ESA) ARTES (Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems) programme, part of the Directorate of Connectivity and Secure Communications.
A major package of new reforms and investment will put AI at heart of government's mission to drive growth, create jobs and spread prosperity across the country. Thousands of new jobs and billions of pounds of investment in AI announced across the UK as driver of growth - including in Wales, Bristol and London.
There are now 39 models of electric vehicles eligible for the Electric Car Grant. drivers will be able to get £3,750 off the Nissan LEAF set to launch early next year as the government's Electric Car Grant expands, making it the fourth manufacturer to offer the full discount.
