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EU ambassador defends looming steel tariffs amid talks on UK industry

The EU’s ambassador to the UK has defended planned hikes in steel tariffs as officials in Whitehall attempted to limit the potentially catastrophic impact on...

Mon, 13/10/2025 - 11:32


Confidence in financial future dips for people aged 45 to 54 in UK

People aged 45 to 54 years old are the only age group to feel more downbeat than optimistic overall about their financial future, a survey...

Mon, 13/10/2025 - 00:46


London’s job market stays resilient despite headwinds says report

Vacancies in London’s financial services sector increased by 2% in recent months, signalling a market that remains resilient despite seasonal and economic headwinds, according to...

Mon, 13/10/2025 - 00:40


Small shops face closure without business rates reform, report warns

Tens of thousands of small UK shops and 150,000 jobs could be lost without urgent business rates reform, according to a report.

The Co-operative Group Ltd...

Mon, 13/10/2025 - 00:37


Countdown to hostage release as Trump, Starmer to attend peace summit

Hamas will release its remaining hostages on Monday and will play no role in Gaza’s future government, the group told AFP, as US President Donald...

Sun, 12/10/2025 - 13:27


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


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