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UK Inflation, Wage & Pension Tensions

In the UK, state pensions are set to rise by about 4.7% in April 2026 as per the “triple-lock” rule, exceeding current inflation levels. Meanwhile, the job market is cooling, and labor costs and supply chain disruptions (for example at auto manufacturers like Jaguar Land Rover) are adding strain. 

State Visit: Donald Trump in the UK

President Trump has begun his second state visit to the UK. Full pomp, full protocols, lots of media attention and protests. It’s historic and controversial in equal measure