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Online retail led the UK start-up boom in 2024, with over 24,000 new businesses launched. From food to fashion, entrepreneurs are embracing e-commerce, reshaping the future of work and the high street.
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The UK and Taiwan have signed three landmark agreements on digital trade, green energy, and investment—strengthening bilateral ties and setting a new benchmark for modern, inclusive trade partnerships.
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The UK will work with Taiwan this autumn to deepen the Enhanced Trade Partnership (ETP), focusing on investment, digital trade, and green energy—strengthening economic ties in a post-Brexit era.
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The UK economy is recovering steadily, with 0.7% growth in Q1 2025. For Taiwanese investors, the UK offers legal stability and global trade links—but also faces high costs and post-Brexit complexities. Is now the right time to invest?
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The UK’s new trade deals with the US, EU and India signal fresh global momentum. What does this mean for Taiwan? A new gateway for business, investment and strategic cooperation.
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Taiwan’s ITRI opens its UK office in London, marking a new chapter in Taiwan–UK innovation. With a strategic partnership with Catapult Network, both nations will deepen collaboration in AI, 6G, biotech, and net-zero technologies.
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The UK-EU “reset” agreement marks a pragmatic shift toward renewed cooperation—easing trade, exploring youth mobility, and aligning on defence and climate—while keeping Britain outside the EU. A cautious step forward, not a return.
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New UK regulations will require Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) providers to conduct affordability checks, ensure clearer terms, and grant consumers the right to complain to the Financial Ombudsman. These changes aim to protect shoppers from unmanageable debt.
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump have secured a landmark trade deal, reducing tariffs on UK exports like steel and cars, while fostering AI cooperation. The agreement marks a pivotal moment in UK-US relations
UKTW.ORG connects Taiwanese business with British companies to promote partnerships, supply chain relationships, and market entry strategies.
The UK Government boosts British business with £20bn in new export finance and expanded SME loans, supporting jobs, trade, and growth as part of its Plan for Change in a shifting global economy.
UK retail sales hit a four-year high, boosted by sunny weather and seasonal spending. While the outlook is positive, consumer confidence remains fragile amid global economic concerns.
IMF slashes global growth forecasts due to soaring US tariffs. The UK’s 2025 outlook drops to 1.1% amid high inflation and weak investment. A fragile recovery signals global economic uncertainty.
UK inflation has eased to 2.6%, largely due to falling petrol prices. With global oil supply rising and demand weakening, consumers and businesses are seeing short-term relief—but future trends remain uncertain.
Taiwan and the UK are forging a strong partnership, pushing for CPTPP membership and deeper collaboration in advanced manufacturing, clean energy, and digital innovation to safeguard global trade stability.
US tariffs hit British businesses hard: 45% report a 12% cost rise, and exports fall by 30%. Discover how innovation turns these challenges into opportunities.
Europe’s first Universal theme park is coming to Bedfordshire by 2031. Spanning 476 acres, it will create 28,000 jobs and attract 8.5 million visitors, boosting the region into a global entertainment hub.
Discover why Taiwanese businesses are turning to the UK for trade opportunities. With shifting global dynamics and growing UK-Asia trade, partner with UKTW to unlock new market potential!
Rachel Reeves’ 2025 Spring Statement outlines key fiscal measures, including a £4.8bn welfare cut, downgraded economic growth forecast, £2.2bn defence boost, and planning reforms for 170,000 new homes. Market response remains cautious as debates over austerity versus stability continue.
The UK government is considering changes to its tax structure for large tech firms to avoid potential US tariffs. Chancellor Rachel Reeves emphasises the need for a balanced approach to maintain competitiveness while ensuring fair taxation.
Buy-to-let firms have become the most common type of business in the UK, driven by tax changes and rising incorporation among landlords, despite challenges like high mortgage rates and a shrinking rental mortgage market.
Discover Taiwan’s creative spirit in the UK! Enjoy an immersive performance at Tate Modern, witty comedy in Glasgow, a classic Taiwanese New Wave film festival via BFI, and a thought-provoking solo exhibition by Shon Chen in London.
