UK Inflation Rises to 3.6% – Pressures Mount on BoE

By Fidelis News | 16 July 2025 | UK News – Economic Update UK inflation rose to 3.6% in June, reaching its highest level since January 2024 and surprising both analysts and the markets. Driven by increasing costs in food, transport, and services, the latest inflation figures are prompting renewed scrutiny of the Bank of…

“Imminent Islamic Terror Plot” Claims Unverified by UK Intelligence

A story recently surfaced on outlets like Courage Media, claiming anonymous intelligence warnings of an “imminent jihadist attack” in the UK around 10 July 2025. However, no credible confirmation appears from established UK or international security sources. 🕵️ What We Know – Credible Intelligence Sources Reuters, quoting the UK Parliament Intelligence & Security Committee’s latest…

UK Scraps Zonal Electricity Pricing Plan in Major Energy Policy U‑Turn

The UK government has officially abandoned its plan for zonal electricity pricing, opting instead for a uniform national rate as part of broader reforms aimed at advancing clean energy and protecting consumers. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband confirmed the decision today, citing fairness and investor stability as key factors. 🇬🇧 What Was Zonal Pricing? Under zonal pricing,…

Starmer Defends Economy Amid Wealth Tax Calls at PMQs

Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced a confrontational yet composed session at Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) today as he rebuffed renewed calls for a wealth tax while defending his broader economic and public service agenda. 💰 Wealth Tax Debate Sparks Tension Opposition leader Kemi Badenoch pressed Starmer on Labour’s tax strategy, asking: “Will you rule out…

UK’s Full-Fibre Boom: 78% Coverage in 2025—but Rural Gaps Persist

UK’s Full-Fibre Boom: 78% Coverage in 2025—but Rural Gaps Persist

Over the past five years, Britain has undergone a dramatic shift in broadband infrastructure—accelerating full-fibre (FTTP) coverage from 12% in January 2020 to 78% by mid-2025, according to Ofcom and independent statistics . This transformation is anchored in a 2021 regulatory overhaul that broke BT Openreach’s infrastructure monopoly. By granting alternative providers (altnets like CityFibre…