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Ermotti Says UBS Weighing Net-Zero Banking Alliance Exit
UBS Chief Executive Officer Sergio Ermotti said he's looking at whether to follow Wall Street peers in abandoning a key climate-finance alliance, as lenders seek to protect themselves from intensifying political pressure. He made the...
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MPs and Olympians row past Parliament to support climate change Bill
Interviews with Olympic Gold medallist Etienne Stott and Liberal Democrats spokesperson for climate and nature Pippa Heylings, who urge politicians to pass the Climate and Nature Bill on 24 January.
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If you don't embrace our heritage, clear off', Lee Anderson tells Reform UK conference- full speech
Lee Anderson told the Reform UK North West conference that millions are depending on Reform's five MPs to 'get our country back' warning 'if you do not embrace our heritage, clear off'.
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Starmer delivers speech on NHS - Q&A
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer answers questions from journalists after he delivered a speech at the Elective Orthopaedic Centre in Epsom, Surrey, to highlight his "plan for change" commitments on health. Sir Keir Starmer unveiled more...
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Sir Keir Starmer hits back at Elon Musk and ‘poison of the far-right’
Sir Keir Starmer said the online debate about child sexual exploitation was based on lies, with politicians “jumping on the bandwagon”. He said threats made against MPs such as safeguarding minister Jess Phillips meant “in my book, a...
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Reform UK's Lee Anderson says ‘grooming gang scandal has case a dark shadow'
Lee Anderson, the Reform UK MP for Ashfield in Nottinghamshire, said the “grooming gangs scandal” has “cast a dark shadow” as he named Elon Musk and Donald Trump as “friends”. He told the Reform UK East Midlands conference in Leicester:...
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Morningstar CIO Says Hedge Portfolios With EM, Europe Stocks
Morningstar Chief Research and Investment Officer Dan Kemp discusses how investors can hedge their portfolios this year. Speaking on Bloomberg Television, Kemp says smaller US companies, traditional industries, emerging markets and parts...
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AXA CEO: French Political Uncertainty 'Bearable'
Political uncertainty in France is set to continue as the new government seeks to pass a budget which "instils fiscal discipline," says Thomas Buberl, CEO of AXA. For the French insurance giant, the situation is "not comfortable," adds...
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Bank of France Cuts Growth Outlook for 2025
The Bank of France cut its domestic growth outlook just days after President Emmanuel Macron named Francois Bayrou the country's fourth prime minister in a year. The central bank cited the political upheaval as a drag on household and...
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TD refuses to confirm when he sold shares in company which profits from Gaza war
Newly elected Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes has refused to confirm when he sold shares he received from bis former employer, Palantir, a US company which supplies technology to the Israeli military. Leinster House.
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French President Macron Says He's Not Resigning
France's Emmanuel Macron said he will serve out the remainder of his presidential term as he seeks to quickly stymie the political turmoil in France after Marine Le Pen's far-right party allied with leftist lawmakers to topple his...
Bloomberg
Irish Election Preview: Why PM Harris's Lead Has Slipped
Ireland goes to the polls today in a vote that looks closer than previously expected after Prime Minister Simon Harris lost the momentum that motivated him to call the the snap general election just three weeks ago. Bloomberg's Jennifer...
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Greens used to ‘sniping’ from coalition partners, O’Gorman says
The Greens have dealt with “sniping” every day for four and a half years in Government, their party leader has said. Roderic O’Gorman made the remark as he reflected on the “large impact” the Green Party played in the coalition ahead of...
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Experts say no tax on tips will not benefit workers
Whoever wins in 2025, tax policy will be high on Congress' agenda next year. But for taxes on tips, it may be an issue that keeps the the politicians on one side and experts on the other. (Scripps News)
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Findlay says Tories must not ‘turn inwards’ as he makes party unity pitch
Russell Findlay has said the Scottish Conservatives will not “turn inwards” if he wins the party’s leadership, as he launched his campaign for the top job with a pitch for unity. The Tory justice spokesman said there will be “no split,...
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Ireland not immune from terror threat, warns Harris
Ireland is not immune to the threat of terrorism, the Taoiseach, Simon Harris, has said. Mr Harris said Ireland should “always be conscious” of the risks of terrorism and extremism as he said gardai are monitoring such matters very...
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SNP candidate Carol Monaghan loses seat to Labour's Patricia Ferguson
Labour's Patricia Ferguson speaks after her victory as SNP candidate Carol Monaghan failed to retain her seat at the Glasgow North West constituency count.
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Starmer suggests action on Gambling Commission investigation shows strong Labour leadership
Sir Keir Starmer said his response to the Gambling Commission investigating Labour candidate Kevin Craig demonstrated his assertive style of leadership. He told broadcasters: “I made very clear that if any of my candidates were being...
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I have never placed a political bet, says Sir Keir Starmer
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer speaks to the media during a visit to Long Lane Surgery in Coalville, a GP practice in the East Midlands as Labour sets out plans to end the 8am scramble for GP appointments and bring back the family...
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Davey: Sunak should do more to respond to election betting row
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said Prime Minister Rishi Sunak should do more to respond to the election betting row. He told the PA news agency: “I do think the Conservative Party could do far more. It feels to me like, as has...
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Interview with the CEO of The Wildlife Trusts at London Nature March
Interview with the CEO of The Wildlife Trusts, Craig Bennett, at the London Nature March. More than 350 charities, businesses and direct action groups were taking part in the Restore Nature Now march on Saturday, along with Dame Emma,...
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WWF CEO speaks at London nature march
WWF CEO, Tanya Steele, speaks at London nature march. More than 350 charities, businesses and direct action groups were taking part in the Restore Nature Now march on Saturday, along with Dame Emma, businessman Dale Vince and naturalists...
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Interview with Extinction Rebellion coordinator at London nature march
Interview with Marijn van der Geer, coordinator for the media and messaging team, Extinction Rebellion at London nature march. More than 350 charities, businesses and direct action groups were taking part in the Restore Nature Now march...
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National Trust Communications Director comments on Just Stop Oil actions
National Trust Communications Director Mark Funnell comments on Just Stop Oil actions while at London nature march. More than 350 charities, businesses and direct action groups were taking part in the Restore Nature Now march on...