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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


AI firms vulnerable to sharp drop in valuations, Bank of England warns

Tech firms are vulnerable to the risk that soaring valuations will drop sharply amid potentially ‘disappointing’ progress around artificial intelligence, AI, the Bank of England...

Wed, 08/10/2025 - 11:28


PRESS: Change to NHS drug analysis on table to stave off US tariffs

The National Health Service may need to pay more for medicines under plans to stave off tariffs threatened by US President Donald Trump, it has...

Wed, 08/10/2025 - 09:34


PRESS: Change to NHS drug analysis on table to stave off US tariffs

The National Health Service may need to pay more for medicines under plans to stave off tariffs threatened by US President Donald Trump, it has...

Wed, 08/10/2025 - 09:34


PRESS: ONS revises down UK government borrowing after VAT error

The Office for National Statistics on Wednesday revised down UK government borrowing figures for the current fiscal year by £2 billion following an error in...

Wed, 08/10/2025 - 09:02


UPDATE: Ireland increases spending, scales back planned tax measures

The Irish government has pledged to ‘secure jobs and stability at a time of global challenge’ as it announced its annual budget.

Among the suite of...

Tue, 07/10/2025 - 15:19


BoE chief says UK innovation needs ‘supportive’ investment environment

The governor of the Bank of England has said the UK needs a ‘supportive’ investment environment if it is to realise the economic benefits of...

Tue, 07/10/2025 - 10:41


Ireland’s Paschal Donohoe and Jack Chambers set to reveal budget

The Irish government will outline its annual budget on Tuesday, amid scrutiny of its tax and expenditure priorities.

It has set parameters for a planned package...

Tue, 07/10/2025 - 08:07


UK annual house price growth slowest since April 2024 in September

The average UK house price unexpectedly edged lower on a monthly basis, Halifax data showed on Tuesday.

For September, the average price was £298,184, down 0.3%...

Tue, 07/10/2025 - 07:18


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