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UPDATE: UK PM to back ‘British brilliance’ as supports car industry

Keir Starmer has said he is ‘determined to back British brilliance’ as he promised ‘bold changes’ to the rules around electric cars in the wake...

Mon, 07/04/2025 - 10:37


SSEN announces £450 million energy investment in north Scotland

[Alliance News] - More than 300 jobs will be created as a result of a £450 million investment programme in north Scotland’s electricity distribution network.

Scottish...

Mon, 07/04/2025 - 08:15


UK monthly house price fall accelerates in March after January surge

The average UK house price fell 0.5% in March, faster than in February, although the annual growth rate remained the same, Halifax reported on Monday....

Mon, 07/04/2025 - 08:00


UK’s Healey to convene next ‘coalition of willing meeting next week’

The UK defence secretary is set to convene the next meeting of the ‘coalition of the willing’ next week, as the head of the British...

Sun, 06/04/2025 - 10:24


UK PM to ‘do everything necessary’ to protect UK amid tariffs fallout

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to ‘do everything necessary’ to protect the UK’s national interest in the wake of Donald Trump’s tariffs, as he...

Sun, 06/04/2025 - 10:22


Jobs shed as PMI shows UK construction sector continues to struggle

Activity in the UK construction activity remained subdued, despite a slight pick up in March, while a lack of new projects and rising payrolls costs...

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 09:55


UK government gives go-ahead for Luton airport expansion

Luton airport’s expansion plan has been approved by UK Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander despite a recommendation she reject it.

The Cabinet minister gave the go-ahead to...

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 09:52


UK new car registrations jump 12% in March, boosted by record EV sales

New car registrations in the UK leapt in March as private retail buyers returned and electric vehicle sales hit a new high, an industry report...

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 09:24


Lammy says ‘concerned’ as Trump claims Starmer ‘happy’ over tariffs

The UK Foreign secretary has said he regrets America’s ‘return to protectionism’ after Donald Trump insisted Prime Minister Keir Starmer was ‘very happy’ with Britain’s...

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 09:04


Scotland’s Kate Forbes calls on UK to strike trade deal with US

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister has called on the UK Government to leave no stone unturned in efforts to secure a trade deal with America, as...

Thu, 03/04/2025 - 11:00


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