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The United Kingdom is a sovereign country located off the north-western coast of continental Europe, comprising England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Its capital is London, one of the world's leading financial and commercial centres. With a population of about 67-million, the UK has a highly developed mixed economy and is a major global trading nation. The country's dominant sectors include financial services, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, automotive manufacturing, creative industries and professional services. The currency is the pound sterling (£), issued by the Bank of England. The UK is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy, governed from Westminster. It is a member of international organisations including the United Nations, the Commonwealth, the G7 and Nato, and left the European Union in 2020. Historically a major industrial and imperial power, the UK remains influential in global finance, technology, research and trade. Its economy is closely integrated with European and global markets, and it continues to attract significant foreign investment. The UK's business environment is characterised by strong legal frameworks, a skilled workforce and advanced infrastructure, making it a key hub for multinational corporations and innovation.

United Kingdom Updates


Committees must prepare for more demanding executive remuneration conversations – PwC
Updated 2 hours 40 minutes ago By: Schalk Burger

Amendments to the Companies Act took effect on May 22 and have fundamentally changed the governance of executive remuneration in South Africa, says assurance, advisory and tax services firm PwC... 


ATNS retains its Level 2 Canso environmental rating
9th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

South African State-owned Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) has retained its Level 2 recognition under the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (Canso) GreenATM environmental... 


Great Western copper mineralisation
Tungsten explorer Great Western starts trading shares in US
8th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim- and Euronext-listed Great Western Mining has been approved for trading its shares on the US' OTCQB Venture Market. Under the ticker symbol "GWMOF", the cross-trading of Great Western's... 


South Africa increases tariffs on wide range of steel products to WTO bound rate
South Africa increases tariffs on wide range of steel products to WTO bound rate
5th June 2026 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa has officially raised import protection across a wide range of upstream and downstream steel products by between 10% and 30% – rates that are in line with the World Trade Organisation... 


The French flag in front of the SKAO headquarters
The Square Kilometre Array Observatory now has 14 members
4th June 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Observatory (SKAO) has announced that France has become the international organisation’s fourteenth member. French President Emmanuel Macron signed the documents of... 


CTL drilling in Cornwall
Cornish Tin & Lithium discovers more larger-than-expected lithium resources in Cornwall
3rd June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Cornish Tin & Lithium (CTL), formerly Cornish Tin Limited, a company focused on the discovery and development of high-grade tin and hard-rock lithium resources in Cornwall, has announced... 


Unit number one-million
Volkswagen Group Africa produces one-millionth Polo at its Kariega plant
2nd June 2026 By: Irma Venter

Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has reached a major milestone with the production of the one-millionth current generation Polo at its Kariega plant, in the Eastern Cape. Lucky number one-million is... 


SKAO director-general Prof Jessica Dempsey
The SKA Observatory has a new head
2nd June 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The international Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Observatory (SKAO) has announced that its new director-general began her tenure on Monday. She is Professor Jessica Dempsey and she has replaced... 


Barrick's Kibali gold mine
Barrick Mining weighs London listing as it negotiates Africa business sale, sources say
1st June 2026 By: Reuters

Barrick Mining, one of the world's leading gold miners, is weighing a possible London listing for its African business, with a potential all-share transaction with UK-listed Endeavour Mining seen... 


Rare earths chemical symbols
USA Rare Earth commits to more investment in France
1st June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Nasdaq-listed USA Rare Earth has announced it will expand its metal, alloy and magnet making investment in France. This will build upon the company’s previously announced French initiatives, which... 


Khayelitsha Cookies reach UK shelves, skies
29th May 2026 By: Irma Venter

Cape Town-based artisanal biscuit producer Khayelitsha Cookies has secured more than R1.4-million in deals from two UKbacked companies. One agreement will see its products served onboard British... 


UK drill rig manufacturer uses Vesconite bushings for more than three decades
28th May 2026

A UK-based drill rig manufacturer has used low-friction wear-resistant Vesconite bushings on its trailer-mounted drill rigs and drill stands for more than 30 years, highlighting its faith in the... 


The Gratkorn paper mille in Austria
Sappi, UPM sign binding agreements to merge European graphic paper businesses
28th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Paper and pulp manufacturer Sappi has, through its wholly owned Sappi Papier Holding (SPH) subsidiary, entered into binding transaction agreements with Finnish materials solutions company... 


WTO signage on a building
Economic diplomacy under scrutiny as trade tensions reshape global order
22nd May 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

A rapidly shifting global trade landscape, marked by geopolitical tensions, weakening multilateralism and growing protectionism, is forcing countries such as South Africa to rethink their economic... 


Reunert delivers mixed results in H1, resilience ensured through diverse portfolio
22nd May 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed Reunert posted a 23% decrease in operating profit to R453-million during the six months to March 31, 2026. The group’s operating profit was adversely affected by non-cash IFRS 2... 


Image of green hydrogen electrolysis
Coega green ammonia project, South Africa – update
22nd May 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The project has advanced, with the selection of a $1-billion green hydrogen-generating electrolyser and ammonia-loop solution capable of producing one-million tonnes of green ammonia a year at... 


Neodymium material
Ionic partners with refiner Nth Cycle to innovate, decarbonise rare earths refining
21st May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Ionic Rare Earth (IonicRE) has signed a joint development and licensing agreement with US-based Nth Cycle, a critical mineral refining technology company, to enhance end-to-end rare... 


South Africa increases tariffs on wide range of steel products to WTO bound rate
South Africa increases tariffs on wide range of steel products to WTO bound rate
19th May 2026 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa has officially raised import protection across a wide range of upstream and downstream steel products by between 10% and 30% – rates that are in line with the World Trade Organisation... 


Silver bars
India restricts most silver imports to cut import bill, support rupee
18th May 2026 By: Reuters

India has curbed imports of silver in nearly all forms with immediate effect, according to a government order issued on May 16, as the world's biggest consumer of the metal seeks to rein in... 


Aquila coal mine, in Australia
Anglo American to sell Australian coal mines for up to $3.8bn
18th May 2026 By: Reuters

Anglo American said on Monday it will sell its steelmaking coal mines in Australia to UK-based miner Dhilmar for up to $3.88-billion, exiting the sector, cutting debt and streamlining assets ahead... 


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