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London’s Gatwick second runway plan given go-ahead by UK government

Gatwick Airport’s £2.2 billion second runway plan has been given the go-ahead by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander.

In the privately-financed project, the West Sussex airport will...

Mon, 22/09/2025 - 06:51


UK to recognise Palestinian state despite US pressure

The UK is set to recognise a Palestinian state on Sunday despite pressure from the US and the families of hostages held by Hamas.

Keir Starmer...

Sun, 21/09/2025 - 10:45


UK retail sales beat expectations; UK government borrowing rises

UK retail sales rose at a faster pace than expected in August, numbers from the Office for National Statistics showed Friday, while public sector borrowing...

Fri, 19/09/2025 - 07:14


Trump and Starmer sign tech deal to mark ’new era’ for relationship

Donald Trump said a new tech deal would help the US and UK ‘dominate’ in the world of artificial intelligence (AI) as Keir Starmer hailed...

Thu, 18/09/2025 - 18:07


UK housing secretary to speed up building amid slow planning figures

The UK Housing secretary will roll out a ‘building acceleration package’ as he seeks to speed up the rate of house building across the country.

Steve...

Thu, 18/09/2025 - 12:26


Bank of England votes to hold base rate at 4.00% and slow bond selling

The Bank of England on Thursday voted to hold UK interest rates at 4.00% as expected, amid stubbornly lofty inflation.

Seven members of the nine strong...

Thu, 18/09/2025 - 12:21


UPDATE: Trump at Chequers for talks with UK Prime Minister Starmer

Donald Trump is visiting the prime minister’s country retreat Chequers for talks with Keir Starmer on the final day of his trip to the UK.

The...

Thu, 18/09/2025 - 11:05


Starmer to host Trump for final day of second state visit to Britain

Keir Starmer will host Donald Trump at his grace & favour country home on Thursday, as the prime minister continues his campaign to woo the...

Thu, 18/09/2025 - 06:38


Trump state visit begins as royals turn on charm with Windsor welcome

The King, the Queen and the Prince and Princess of Wales have welcomed Donald Trump and his wife Melania to the UK as the US...

Wed, 17/09/2025 - 14:24


Eurozone consumer price inflation rate softer than expected in August

The eurozone’s consumer price inflation rate was steady in August, undershooting an earlier estimate, numbers on Wednesday showed.

According to Eurostat, the single currency area’s...

Wed, 17/09/2025 - 10:09


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