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More than 100 MPs threaten to halt UK welfare reforms in rebellion

More than 100 Labour MPs have signed their names to a Commons bid to halt the UK government’s welfare reforms in their tracks, enough to...

Tue, 24/06/2025 - 07:40


UK PM heads to Nato summit as Trump declares Israel-Iran ceasefire

The UK prime minister heads to a Nato summit on Tuesday amid uncertainty surrounding a ceasefire between Israel and Iran announced by US President Donald...

Tue, 24/06/2025 - 06:37


UPDATE: Oil firms evacuate some Iraq staff, state-owned Basra says

Foreign oil firms including giants BP PLC and TotalEnergies SE evacuated some foreign staff from southern Iraq amid regional tensions, the state-owned Basra Oil Co...

Mon, 23/06/2025 - 17:19


UK energy costs to be cut for industry as Starmer seeks turning point

Electricity costs for thousands of businesses will be cut in the UK by scrapping green levies to help them compete with foreign rivals.

The plan, which...

Mon, 23/06/2025 - 11:51


UK creative industries to get £380 million boost

Britain’s film, music and video game industries are set to receive millions of pounds of investment as the government seeks to ensure the UK’s place...

Mon, 23/06/2025 - 11:47


UK private sector growth picks up as service economy leads charge

UK private sector growth quickened this month, a preliminary survey result showed on Monday, led by the services industry.

The flash UK composite purchasing managers;...

Mon, 23/06/2025 - 09:48


British Business Bank invests in UK in £6.6 billion commitment

The British Business Bank is to hand major investment to UK entrepreneurs as part of a £6.6 billion commitment to support innovation and industry.

The UK...

Mon, 23/06/2025 - 09:34


UK foreign secretary says Middle East needs diplomacy after US talks

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has reiterated the need for ‘regional stability’ in the Middle East following talks with US officials, as Israel continued to...

Mon, 23/06/2025 - 07:48


UK PM calls for negotiations after US attacks Iran’s nuclear sites

Keir Starmer has urged Iran to return to negotiations after Donald Trump launched US air strikes on the regime’s nuclear facilities.

The UK prime minister said...

Sun, 22/06/2025 - 11:12


Company insolvencies in England and Wales jump 8% after cost increases

The number of companies going bust across England and Wales increased last month after firms swallowed increased costs, according to figures.

Official data from the Insolvency...

Fri, 20/06/2025 - 10:55


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