The US strike on Iran’s nuclear sites marks a turning point, likely accelerating Tehran’s push for nuclear weapons while sidelining moderates and escalating regional tensions. As the UK faces rising threats from a growing Iran–Russia axis, its lack of military readiness is becoming a critical vulnerability.
Trump’s tariffs threaten UK exports in cars and pharma, but a weakening dollar and trade deal prospects offer a potential boost for UK industry.
QA hiring in life sciences is shifting, with the UK and Germany driving growth in 2025 while major firms and regions scale back amid regulatory change, patent cliffs, and capital discipline.
Professional job vacancies in the South East are outpacing national trends in mid-2025, with strong growth driven by improved economic conditions and targeted investment.
The UK economy contracts 0.3% amid job cuts and tax hikes. High earners are leaving, companies are downsizing, and urgent reform is needed to avoid deeper decline.
