Retail sales see biggest rise for nearly four years
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.

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.
The UK and Taiwan have signed their first semiconductor skills MOU, focusing on talent development and research collaboration—marking a milestone in bilateral tech cooperation.
UK growth remains sluggish. With weak productivity, fragile exports, and policy uncertainty, the Autumn Budget must deliver bold, pro-growth reforms—or risk keeping the UK stuck in a low-growth trap.
Discover “Revealing Taiwan Through Design,” an exhibition featuring Lin Pan-Song and 26 Taiwanese designers. Explore Taiwan’s creative spirit through posters on “Taiwan Impressions” and “Global Goodwill.” Sept 11 – Oct 9 in London.
As US tariffs target Taiwanese goods, the UK emerges as a strategic partner for firms seeking new markets, resilient supply chains, and innovation-led growth.