Barclays has delivered strong financial results, sparking fresh calls for the UK government to impose higher taxes on major banks. The financial institution reported a 31% increase in second-quarter pre-tax profit, reaching £3.3 billion compared to the previous year. This performance boosted its first-half profit to £6.1 billion, a 17% rise from earlier figures.
In response to these robust results, the Trades Union Congress (TUC)...
On Wednesday, the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between India and the United Kingdom officially took effect, marking a significant reduction in tariffs on thousands of products and enhancing business and professional opportunities across both nations. The accord offers Indian exporters duty-free entry to the majority of British tariff lines, a move poised to benefit various sectors such as textiles, leather, footwear, marine products,...
Oil prices experienced an uptick on Monday as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East stirred inflation concerns and speculation about potential interest rate hikes...