The new Student Loans Company chief executive, Paula Powell, prioritises reforming the student loan system, reiterating her view that the interest rates on Plan 2 loans are "egregious" and a significant burden on graduates.
A decade after the Brexit referendum, new analyses reveal the UK's departure from the European Union has resulted in significant economic losses, notably impacting trade, investment, and productivity. Official data and independent research indicate a substantial downturn in UK-EU goods trade and a marked reduction in foreign direct investment.
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has launched a lawsuit against the United States Department of Defence following its addition to a list of companies allegedly linked to the Chinese military. This move challenges the Pentagon's classification.
