ETA: What is the UK’s new travel system and how are dual nationals affected?

A significant shift in how international visitors access the United Kingdom has come into full effect, with the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system now a mandatory requirement for citizens of…

Chocolate kept in anti-theft boxes as shops warn it’s being stolen to order.

In a stark illustration of the escalating retail crime crisis gripping the UK, popular chocolate bars are now being secured in transparent plastic boxes across numerous supermarket aisles, a measure…

Trump’s new global tariff comes into effect at 10%

The initial confusion stemmed from President Trump’s statements immediately after the Supreme Court delivered a ruling that blocked many of his previous, sweeping import taxes. On Friday, following the judicial…

Reform vows to overhaul pension schemes for new local government workers

The core of Reform’s pension reform lies in halting new entrants to the existing defined benefit schemes. These schemes, which currently serve over 7 million members and pensioners across the…

Trump vows higher tariffs on countries that ‘play games’ with existing trade deals

The Supreme Court’s decision, delivered last Friday, specifically targeted tariffs that Trump had unveiled last spring under the auspices of the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). This law…

Porn company fined £1.35m by Ofcom over age verification failings

Ofcom’s investigation revealed that 8579 LLC’s digital platforms did not employ "highly effective" methods to reliably ascertain that UK visitors were indeed over the age of 18, thereby leaving a…

Trump tariffs: What’s next for Asia’s economies?

The Supreme Court’s decision and the subsequent imposition of a flat 15% tariff represent a significant blow to numerous Asian governments, from India to Indonesia, which had invested months in…

Key social issues identified in Guernsey charity report.

Citizens Advice Guernsey (CAG) has once again published its annual report, offering a critical barometer of the social and economic health of the island by highlighting the most pressing issues…

Trump announces increase of new global tariffs from 10% to 15%

Initially, on Friday, President Trump had stated he would replace the tariffs nullified by the Supreme Court with a 10% levy on all goods entering the United States. However, in…

Suffolk Punch horse centre cutting back amid cost woes

For centuries, the Hollesley stud has been a bastion for the magnificent Suffolk Punch, a breed instantly recognisable by its distinctive chestnut coat and powerful, compact build. Established in 1759,…