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Far-right AfD could win first German city mayor post in run-off vote

 - Voters in Frankfurt an der Oder head to the polls on Sunday in a run-off that could give the far-right Alternative for Germany party...

Sun, 12/10/2025 - 12:52


Rise in UK candidates for job vacancies says report

The number of UK candidates for jobs has increased amid a reduction in firms hiring staff, new research suggests.

A survey of 400 recruiters found a...

Fri, 10/10/2025 - 00:54


UK companies bruised and not ready for budget study finds

Firms remain ‘bruised’ with no improvement in business sentiment, research suggests.

The British Chambers of Commerce said a survey of 4,600 businesses across the UK found...

Fri, 10/10/2025 - 00:09


UK retail footfall slips on budget uncertainty in September

UK retail footfall decreased on-year at a faster rate in September than in August, data from BRC-Sensormatic showed Friday.

Total UK retail footfall was 1.8% lower...

Fri, 10/10/2025 - 00:04


UK signs £350 million deal to supply India with air defence missiles

The UK has signed a £350 million deal to supply the Indian Army with air defence missiles and launchers.

The lightweight-multirole missiles will be made in...

Thu, 09/10/2025 - 11:26


UK PM Keir Starmer in fast-track bid to cut ‘red tape’ for pubs

Keir Starmer is fronting a fast-track bid to cut ‘red tape’ thought to be making it hard for pubs to host live music and food...

Thu, 09/10/2025 - 10:20


UPDATE: Starmer, Modi discuss Ukraine and oil in face-to-face meeting

Keir Starmer has urged Narendra Modi to move India away from reliance on fossil fuels, as the two leaders also discussed the war in Ukraine.

The...

Thu, 09/10/2025 - 09:11


UK PM Starmer and Modi meet on second day of India trade mission

Keir Starmer is meeting Narendra Modi for face-to-face talks on the second and final day of his trade mission to India, with Vladimir Putin likely...

Thu, 09/10/2025 - 07:34


Britain faces ‘tight days’ in winter energy supply, grid operator says

Great Britain’s energy system operator has said there could be ‘tight days’ for energy supply over winter but stressed that new battery storage will help...

Thu, 09/10/2025 - 02:40


UK home buyer demand weakens for third month in a row as sales fall

UK home buyer demand has weakened for the third month in a row, with house sales also subdued, according to surveyors.

A net balance of 19%...

Thu, 09/10/2025 - 01:26


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