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Reforms to City ‘feel like a damp squib’ - UK Treasury Committee

A set of reforms to the City promised by the UK chancellor last year have been left feeling like a ‘damp squib’ as much of...

Fri, 08/12/2023 - 07:52


UK Prime Minister Sunak to face Covid-19 inquiry questioning on Monday

Rishi Sunak will be questioned about his actions during the Covid-19 pandemic when he appears before the hearing on Monday.

The UK prime minister was chancellor...

Thu, 07/12/2023 - 09:56


UK PM Sunak’s Rwanda policy hit by chaos as minister Jenrick resigns

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was under fresh pressure over his Rwanda policy after his immigration minister resigned with a warning that new legislation to...

Thu, 07/12/2023 - 08:45


TOP NEWS: UK house prices rise for second month in row - Halifax

UK house prices increased in November for the second month in a row, following a prior streak of six successive monthly falls, according to mortgage...

Thu, 07/12/2023 - 07:20


Nearly five million UK households to face higher mortgage costs - BoE

Almost five million UK homeowners are still set to see their mortgage repayments jump by hundreds of pounds over the next three years, as rising...

Wed, 06/12/2023 - 12:46


UPDATE: EU proposes delay on UK electric car tariffs until end of 2026

Brussels proposed Wednesday a three-year delay on tariffs on the sale of electric vehicles between Britain and the EU that was meant to kick in...

Wed, 06/12/2023 - 12:28


TOP NEWS: EU proposes three-year delay on UK electric car tariffs

The European Commission on Wednesday proposed a three-year delay on tariffs on electric vehicles that are sold to, or imported from, Britain that was due...

Wed, 06/12/2023 - 11:27


PRESS: European Commission eyes delay to UK electric car tariffs

A three-year delay in the introduction of tariffs on new electric cars is reportedly expected to be recommended by the European Commission.

The EU’s executive body...

Wed, 06/12/2023 - 11:13


Ireland jobless rate edges up to 4.8% in November from 4.7% in October

Ireland’s unemployment rate rose slightly last month, numbers on Tuesday showed.

According to the Central Statistics Office, the nation’s jobless rate picked up to 4.8%...

Wed, 06/12/2023 - 11:12


TOP NEWS: UK construction sector suffers again on housebuilding slump

The UK construction sector remained in the doldrums last month, amid continued weakness in housebuilding, a survey revealed on Wednesday.

The latest S&P Global/Chartered Institute...

Wed, 06/12/2023 - 09:42


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