Rishi Sunak

UK Inflation Returns To 2% Target For First Time Since 2021

British inflation returned to its 2% target in May for the first time in nearly three years, latest data from the Office for National Statistics...

Washout For UK Retailers As Rain Spurs Sharp Drop In April Sales

British retail sales slid by far more than expected in April as rainy weather kept shoppers away, in more mixed economic news for Prime Minister Rishi Suna...

Imperial Brands’ First Half Profit Lifted By Price Hikes, Tobacco Alternatives

British cigarette maker Imperial Brands reported higher first-half operating profit, thanks to price hikes and growing demand for tobacco alternatives.

UK To Introduce Bill To Phase Out Smoking Among Young People

The British government will introduce a bill in parliament to fulfil its promise to phase out smoking among young people by banning tobacco ...

UK Consumer Morale Fell Unexpectedly In February: GfK

British consumer sentiment fell for the first time in four months in February as households took a gloomier view of their recent personal finances and the...

Britain’s Sunak Vows To Focus On Food Security In Speech To Farmers

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promised a new focus on food security, responding to criticism from farmers that agriculture is being not given the same...

Britain's Disposable Vape Ban Hits Stocks, Divides Experts

Britain's plan to ban disposable vapes hit some e-cigarette stocks and drew a mixed reaction from experts, with some concerned it could hurt efforts t...