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Bank of England chief Bailey says UK facing ‘weak growth environment’

The governor of the Bank of England has said the UK is experiencing a ‘weak growth environment’ as he cautioned over the impact of ‘global...

Tue, 18/02/2025 - 11:56


UK jobless rate lower than forecast in December as pay growth hots up

The UK jobless rate was lower than expected in the final three months of 2024, and pay growth picked, numbers on Tuesday showed.

The Office...

Tue, 18/02/2025 - 07:19


London Mayor Khan to tell EU heads of mission ‘Brexit was mistake’

Sadiq Khan will tell EU diplomats ‘Brexit was a mistake’ and renew his backing for a youth mobility scheme as he argues strengthened ties with...

Tue, 18/02/2025 - 06:51


UK PM says US ‘backstop’ needed for Ukraine peace after talks in Paris

Keir Starmer has urged Donald Trump to provide a ‘backstop’ to any Ukraine peace settlement, insisting it is the only way to deter Russia from...

Tue, 18/02/2025 - 06:43


UPDATE: PM urges Europe to ’step up’ at Ukraine talks in Paris

Keir Starmer has warned of a ‘generational challenge’ requiring the UK and Europe to ‘step up capability’ as he arrived in Paris for emergency talks...

Mon, 17/02/2025 - 17:52


UK Prime Minister Starmer to meet Trump in Washington next week

Keir Starmer will meet US President Donald Trump next week, No 10 has confirmed.

A Downing Street spokesman said the prime minister will seek to ‘deepen...

Mon, 17/02/2025 - 14:22


Wes Streeting signals support for more private investment to fix NHS

The UK health secretary has signalled his support for more private investment to fix the NHS, while also pledging to drive down corridor care.

Wes Streeting...

Mon, 17/02/2025 - 10:26


UPDATE: UK PM Starmer warned of ‘cost’ of sending troops to Ukraine

A former army chief warned that the UK lacks forces and equipment as Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed he was willing put a peacekeeping force...

Mon, 17/02/2025 - 09:42


Steel tariffs would damage UK and US - UK business secretary

US President Donald Trump’s planned tariffs on imports of UK steel will cause damage on both sides of the Atlantic, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said.

The...

Sun, 16/02/2025 - 11:29


UK PM to join European talks after Trump’s push for Ukraine deal

Keir Starmer is poised to join European leaders at an emergency summit on Monday, as they consider how to respond to US President Donald Trump’s...

Sun, 16/02/2025 - 11:28


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