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DUP to oppose first vote on Windsor Framework Brexit deal

The DUP will oppose the UK government in this week’s first parliamentary vote on the new Windsor Framework Brexit deal.

Jeffrey Donaldson said DUP officers met...

Mon, 20/03/2023 - 13:49


Nations approve major UN science report on climate change

Governments gave their blessing on Sunday to a major new UN report on climate change, after approval was held up by a battle between rich...

Mon, 20/03/2023 - 06:30


UK and Ukraine agree deal on ’new era of modern trade’

The UK has signed a digital trade deal with Ukraine which will help support the country’s economy during the war with Russia and as it...

Mon, 20/03/2023 - 06:11


TOP NEWS: US Fed, central banks move to boost global dollar liquidity

The US Federal Reserve and other major central banks announced on Sunday a coordinated effort to improve banks’ access to liquidity, hoping to calm worries...

Mon, 20/03/2023 - 06:05


UK ’safe and sound’, insists Bank of England after Credit Suisse deal

The Bank of England has insisted the financial system in the UK remains ‘safe and sound’ in an effort to calm fears after the emergency...

Mon, 20/03/2023 - 06:04


UK house prices rise 0.8% in March on month, led by larger homes

UK house prices rose 0.8% in March from February, figures from Rightmove showed on Monday, as prices of the largest homes led with a 1.2%...

Mon, 20/03/2023 - 05:00


UK consumers expect inflation to cool below 4% in coming year - BoE

UK consumers expect inflation to ebb further than previously thought, according to results from a survey by the Bank of England.

Median expectations for the...

Fri, 17/03/2023 - 09:49


DUP leader denies pressure by US politicians to back Brexit deal

The leader of the DUP has denied being pressured by US politicians to sign up to the new Brexit deal on trade for Northern Ireland.

Jeffrey...

Fri, 17/03/2023 - 07:41


China criticises UK after TikTok banned on government phones

A decision to ban TikTok from UK government phones after a security review has been criticised by China.

The ban, announced on Thursday by Cabinet Office...

Fri, 17/03/2023 - 07:36


Annual inflation in Ireland speeds up to 8.5% in February

Inflation in Ireland accelerated in February, according to official statistics on Thursday.

According to the Central Statistics Office, the consumer price index rose by 8.5%...

Thu, 16/03/2023 - 11:22


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