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Starmer fails to repeat commitment not to extend freeze on income tax

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer failed to repeat the chancellor’s commitment not to extend the freeze on income tax, ahead of next week’s spring statement.

Conservative...

Wed, 19/03/2025 - 13:48


‘Makes sense’ to review EU tariff list, Irish deputy Simon Harris says

It ‘makes sense’ for the EU to review the rationale behind proposed countermeasures for US tariffs, Irish deputy premier Simon Harris has said.

The government regards...

Wed, 19/03/2025 - 13:40


UPDATE: UK PM Keir Starmer pledges ‘unwavering support’ to Ukraine

Keir Starmer promised his ‘unwavering support’ to Ukraine as Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump are due to discuss plans to end the war with Russia.

In...

Wed, 19/03/2025 - 13:38


Starmer told there is ‘nothing moral’ about £5 billion welfare cuts

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been directly challenged by Labour veteran Diane Abbott over the government’s cuts to welfare, with the Mother of the...

Wed, 19/03/2025 - 13:36


Royal Navy warships shadow Russian task group through UK waters

Two Royal Navy warships have shadowed a Russian task group as it sailed through the English Channel and North Sea.

Type 23 frigate HMS Somerset and...

Wed, 19/03/2025 - 13:33


Low-carbon future for Grangemouth requires £3.5 billion investment

A low-carbon future for Grangemouth will require around £3.5 billion of private investment, a summary of the long-awaited Project Willow report says.

The £1.5 million study...

Wed, 19/03/2025 - 13:32


Ferrexpo warns Ukraine over treaty breaches as annual loss narrows

Ferrexpo PLC on Wednesday accused Ukraine of breaching its obligations under investment treaties with the UK and Switzerland, saying it has been left with ‘no...

Wed, 19/03/2025 - 13:13


Nexteq earnings fall due to destocking in ‘challenging year’

Nexteq PLC shares fell on Wednesday as it reported decreased revenue and profit due to the impact of customer destocking on volumes.

The Cambridge, England-based technology...

Wed, 19/03/2025 - 12:53


Crimson Tide shareholders vote down £6.5 million merger with Checkit

Crimson Tide PLC on Wednesday said shareholders have voted down its proposed merger with Checkit PLC.

The £6.5 million deal was agreed in February between the...

Wed, 19/03/2025 - 12:20


Lunchtime market roundup: London stocks down but M&G and Softcat shine

Equities in London were slightly lower on Wednesday afternoon, hours before the Federal Reserve decision, while stocks in New York are set to open higher...

Wed, 19/03/2025 - 12:20


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