Passengers Face Fresh Travel Disruption Amid Strike by Thousands of Rail Workers Summary: Thousands of rail workers are on strike over job cuts, redundancies, service closures, stagnant wages, and proposed changes to employment contracts. Negotiations have not yet yielded an agreement, and passengers continue to face disruptions in rail services. The striking rail workers emphasize the importance of safeguarding their rights, job security, and the quality of services they provide to the public. ...

Summary: FTSE 100 is down despite the announcement of new North Sea oil and gas licenses. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has undergone an overhaul for fair treatment of consumers. UK's largest banks are planning a £5 million advertising campaign to support customers with repayments. BT Group 's shares slipped after the announcement of Alison Kirkley as the new chief executive. Marshall 's share price plummeted following the news of 250 job cuts . Walmart acquires TigerGlobal 's investment in Flipkart for $1.4 billion, increasing its stake to over 80%. ScanCell 's share price rises as the company expa...

Summary: Retail sales in the UK increased by 0.7% in June 2023 compared to the previous month, but were down by 1% compared to June 2022, indicating a gradual slowdown. Consumer confidence in July showed a decline, attributed to rising interest rates, fiscal drag, and reduced disposable income. Small businesses face challenges due to the cost of doing business, including higher interest rates, inflation, and the highest tax burden in 70 years. The UK government borrowed £18.5 billion in June 2023, with a significant portion going towards paying interest on previous debt. Debates arise about the sustainability of government borrowin...