Economy
British Steel, a key player in the UK’s steel industry, recently confirmed that it would close its blast furnaces and steelmaking operations due to ongoing market challenges, tariffs, and rising environmental costs associated with high-carbon steel production. In an official statement, the company......
Morocco is poised to become a pivotal player in the United Kingdom's clean energy ambitions, according to former UK Defence Minister Nick Harvey. In a recent article for PoliticsHome, Harvey emphasized the North African country's potential to support Britain's renewable energy goals, particularly......
Ryanair has announced its plans to launch a new flight route connecting Manchester, UK, to Rabat, Morocco, set to commence on March 30. This new service will operate twice weekly, marking Rabat as the fifth Moroccan destination accessible via direct flights from the northern English airport. With this......
A recent study from the Carlos III Health Institute in Spain has revealed the detection of five cases of a rare enterovirus in children between 2019 and 2024. This enterovirus, also identified in other European countries, is linked to both respiratory and neurological diseases, prompting calls for heightened......
The United Kingdom’s economy experienced an unexpected contraction in January, with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) shrinking by 0.1% following a 0.4% increase in December, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This economic downturn presents a fresh challenge for the government as......
From Madrid to Barcelona, Spain’s vibrant economy is evident in bustling restaurants, packed hotels, and a thriving service sector. Recognized by The Economist as the world’s best-performing economy in 2024, Spain’s success is attributed in part to a distinctive migration policy that......
Inflation has seen a surprising surge, reaching its highest point in almost a year, according to official data. The latest report from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals that inflation has spiked to 3% in January, up from 2.5% the previous month. Economists had anticipated a smaller increase......
Shein, the online fast-fashion retailer, is preparing to lower its valuation to around $50 billion for a potential London IPO, sources familiar with the matter have revealed. This marks a nearly 25% decrease from the company's 2023 fundraising value as it faces increasing challenges in the market. The......
In Southampton, England, Deb Taylor, a 63-year-old cleaner, left a discount fashion store empty-handed, lamenting that even low-cost items are no longer affordable. Antonia Alden, a stay-at-home mother, also expressed frustration during a rare shopping trip, revealing that she no longer visits stores......
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that tariffs will soon be imposed on imports from the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK), despite hinting at the possibility of a trade agreement with Britain. The tariffs, set to come into effect on Tuesday, have already triggered global market......
The ambitious Xlinks Morocco-UK power project, set to become the world's longest subsea cable at 4,000 kilometers, is actively seeking political backing to secure its £24 billion ($29.9 billion) investment plan. The project aims to connect Moroccan renewable energy directly to British homes,......
Morocco is making significant strides in renewable energy, emerging as a key player in Africa's sustainable energy landscape. The North African nation's ambitious goals serve as a model for other countries on the continent. A beacon of renewable energy in Africa Morocco is solidifying its position......
The United Kingdom has announced the appointment of Ben Coleman as the new trade envoy to Morocco and West Africa. This decision was confirmed by Jonathan Reynolds, the UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade. Coleman, a British Member of Parliament representing Chelsea and Fulham, will play a crucial......
