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UK tax measures ‘start of journey’, says Prime Minister Sunak

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said the tax-cutting autumn statement is the ‘start of a journey’, as he appeared to signal hopes for future...

Sun, 26/11/2023 - 09:23


Foreign Secretary Cameron says UK needs to engage with China

UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron has defended his pursuit of close ties with China as prime minister, as he insisted that ‘engaging’ with Beijing today...

Sat, 25/11/2023 - 10:51


Ever-decreasing number of issues in post-Brexit trade impasse

There is an ‘ever-decreasing’ number of questions to be answered in negotiations between the UK government and the DUP over post-Brexit trading concerns, Chris Heaton-Harris...

Fri, 24/11/2023 - 15:23


Irish wholesale prices see slight monthly rise in October

Wholesale prices for the month of October grew modestly in Ireland, according to the Central Statistics Office on Friday.

Wholesale prices rose by 1.1% in...

Fri, 24/11/2023 - 11:50


UPDATE: Nissan to produce two new electric car models in Sunderland

Nissan Motor Co will produce two new electric vehicle models at its Sunderland plant, supporting thousands of jobs in the UK, the government has confirmed.

The...

Fri, 24/11/2023 - 09:47


Cameron meets Netanyahu, Herzog after Israel-Hamas truce announcement

David Cameron has met Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog during a visit to Israel, following the announcement of a truce in the...

Thu, 23/11/2023 - 14:29


UPDATE: Hunt says tax cuts give voters ’clear choice’ at election

Jeremy Hunt said his autumn statement has given voters a ‘very clear choice’ at the next general election, while insisting it is ‘silly’ to regard...

Thu, 23/11/2023 - 11:03


TOP NEWS: UK economy finds its feet thanks to service sector

Business activity in the UK’s service sector edged into growth territory in November, helping stabilise the country’s economy, according to preliminary survey data on Tuesday....

Thu, 23/11/2023 - 10:05


Ofgem says average UK household energy bills to rise by £94 a year

The average UK household energy bill will rise by £94 a year from January after Ofgem increased its price cap in response to rising wholesale...

Thu, 23/11/2023 - 07:47


UK’s Jeremy Hunt hints at more tax cuts before next election

The chancellor has said it is ‘going to take time’ to reduce the overall tax burden as he appeared to hint that further pre-election giveaways...

Thu, 23/11/2023 - 06:03


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