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Your lookahead horoscope: December 21, 2025

  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY Other people can stick to a rigid plan if they like but you need to be flexible, especially if you have a multitude of ambitions. You don’t need to be the same person every day – in fact you can change your identity as often as you like. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): You have held back long enough from expressing yourself – now it is your turn to show the world what you are capable of. The sun’s move into the career area of your chart marks the start of a phase that is all about winning. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): One of the very best times of the year is now beginning and the sun’s move through the most adventurous area of your chart over the next few weeks will make it easy to confound those who say you are not daring enough. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): If you want to spend some time alone as the new week begins then do so. You don’t need anyone’s permission to go off by yourself for a while, so leave behind all the noise and confusion and find a quiet ...
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UK Manufacturing Faces Turbulent Times Amid Trade Challenges

British manufacturers are grappling with a challenging economic landscape as trade uncertainties and rising costs weigh heavily on the sector. The S&P Global UK Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for manufacturing fell to 44.9 in March, marking its lowest point since October 2023. This decline reflects a contraction in activity, with new export orders dropping at the fastest rate since August 2023.

The downturn has been attributed to multiple factors, including the threat of tariffs from the United States, increased payroll taxes, and a rise in the national minimum wage. Smaller manufacturers have been hit particularly hard, with many reporting a decline in new orders and reduced business optimism. Only 44% of manufacturers expect output to increase over the coming year, a significant drop from 56% in the previous month.

Geopolitical tensions and economic slowdowns in key markets such as the US and Europe have further compounded the challenges. Despite these headwinds, the services sector has shown resilience, offering a glimmer of hope for the broader economy.

The manufacturing sector now faces an uphill battle to regain momentum, with industry leaders calling for government intervention to address the mounting pressures.

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