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Rayner to promise ‘devolution by default’ in speech to local leaders

Angela Rayner will promise to make devolution the ‘default setting’ for councils across the country after senior UK government figures warned they could overrule local...

Mon, 16/12/2024 - 06:59

China’s retail sales weaken, miss forecasts in November

China’s retail sales growth weakened last month, official data showed on Monday, missing forecasts as demand remains muted in the world’s number two economy.

The country...

Mon, 16/12/2024 - 05:55

UK becomes first European nation to join CPTPP trade bloc

The UK will on Sunday become the first European nation officially to join an Indo-Pacific trade bloc, in a move that will ‘boost trade and...

Sun, 15/12/2024 - 10:24

Labour’s building boom not possible, UK construction authorities say

The head of the largest housebuilding firm in the UK has said Labour’s vow to build 1.5 million homes during this parliament is not possible...

Sat, 14/12/2024 - 09:56

UK’s Starmer urges G7 to be ’cautious’ about next steps in Syria

The UK Prime Minister has urged G7 leaders to show caution in Syria following the overthrow of Bashar Assad.

Keir Starmer told a meeting of the...

Fri, 13/12/2024 - 20:37

IN BRIEF: Leonardo, BAE, Mitsubishi form combat aircraft business

Leonardo Spa and BAE Systems PLC - aerospace and defence companies based in Rome, Italy and London-England, respectively and Mitsubishi Corp - Tokyo, Japan-based business...

Fri, 13/12/2024 - 20:34

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: CMA starts probe into BlackRock’s Preqin takeover

UK indices were down at Friday’s close as Resolute Mining announced a temporary change in its senior management, with Chief Executive Terry Holohan taking a...

Fri, 13/12/2024 - 17:22

IN BRIEF: Acuity RM Group appoints David Rajakovich as CEO

Acuity RM Group PLC - London-based risk management company - provides services via its Stream software platform - says Non-Executive Director David Rajakovich appointed as...

Fri, 13/12/2024 - 17:11

IN BRIEF: Oakley Capital Investments directors buy 110,000 shares

Oakley Capital Investments Ltd - provides access to private equity investments of funds managed by Oakley Capital Ltd - says directors David Till and Peter...

Fri, 13/12/2024 - 16:49

IN BRIEF: Cordiant Digital’s Chair Steven Marshall ups stake in firm

Cordiant Digital Infrastructure Ltd - UK-based investor in specialist digital infrastructure - says Chair & Co-Founder Steven Marshall purchased 1.0 million shares on Wednesday at...

Fri, 13/12/2024 - 16:45

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