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UK construction sector stays in decline on ‘business uncertainty’

The UK construction sector remained in the doldrums last month, numbers on Wednesday showed, as uncertainty hit decision-making on new projects.

The S&P Global construction...

Wed, 07/05/2025 - 09:56


UK ready to support de-escalation after India, Pakistan exchange fire

[Alliance News] - The UK is ready to ‘support’ India and Pakistan to de-escalate tensions following an exchange of fire over Kashmir, a Cabinet minister...

Wed, 07/05/2025 - 08:30


EU foreign ministers meet to discuss US relations and war in Ukraine

EU foreign ministers are to meet on Wednesday in Warsaw for two days of informal talks focused on the bloc’s changing relation with the US...

Wed, 07/05/2025 - 07:40


Trump, Ukraine propel EU and UK towards defence pact

The EU and Britain look set to seal a defence pact at a landmark summit this month as worries about US President Donald Trump and...

Wed, 07/05/2025 - 06:51


PRESS: UK-US trade agreement could be signed this week - FT

The UK and the US are close to agreeing a trade pact that would cushion the impact of Donald Trump‘s ‘liberation day’ tariffs by granting...

Tue, 06/05/2025 - 21:44


German lawmakers vote for Merz as chancellor

German lawmakers voted for conservative leader Friedrich Merz to become chancellor on Tuesday, in a second-round vote after he suffered a shock defeat in the...

Tue, 06/05/2025 - 15:29


UK, India agree trade deal, slashing tariffs on car and whisky exports

The UK and India have sealed a free trade agreement, in a deal which is hoped will boost sectors hardest hit by Donald Trump’s tariffs.

The...

Tue, 06/05/2025 - 14:16


Bank of England to delay decision due to VE Day two-minute silence

The Bank of England is to delay the decision on interest rates on Thursday due to the two-minute silence to mark the 80th anniversary of...

Tue, 06/05/2025 - 13:56


Pressure on UK PM over winter fuel cash squeeze after local elections

A senior Labour Party figure in the UK called for a rethink in the decision to means-test the winter fuel allowance as ministers acknowledged stripping...

Tue, 06/05/2025 - 11:27


PRESS: UK plans restricting visa applications from some nationalities

The UK is planning on restricting visa applications from nationalities considered most likely to overstay and claim asylum, a report has suggested.

Applications for work and...

Tue, 06/05/2025 - 07:24


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