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Autumn Budget: Jonathan Ashworth, Daisy Cooper and Richard Tice reactions
Former Labour MP Jonathan Ashworth, Liberal Democrat deputy leader Daisy Cooper and Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice react to the Chancellor's Autumn Budget, with Mr Tice giving it a "3 out of 10" rating.
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Scottish Finance Secretary: Budget a 'step in the right direction'
Scottish Finance Secretary Shona Robison said the Scottish Government is “working through the detail of the Budget” but said it is “very much a step in the right direction”.
Ms Robison said the Government will need to consider the...
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GMB members gather in Westminster to demand the Government make a 'success' of energy transition
Over 100 GMB members, who work in the Energy sector or Energy intensive industries, gather in Westminster ahead of the Chancellor's budget to demand a "success" of the energy transition.
General Secretary of GMB Gary Smith...
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves reveals new investment in the NHS, ahead of Wednesday's Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves reveals new investment in the NHS ahead of Wednesday's Budget, as well as two new fiscal rules to pay for day-to-day spending through tax receipts and an investment rule to reduce debt.
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Irish premier tells US event: We cannot ignore the cries of children in Gaza
We cannot ignore the cries of the children of Gaza any longer, the Irish premier has told a US-Irish event in Dublin.
Taoiseach Simon Harris said at an event at the US ambassador’s official residence in Dublin that all countries must...
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Rayner promises councils help with temporary accommodation
Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Angela Rayner discusses plans to solve the temporary accommodation and housing crisis at the Local Government Association conference
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Chancellor announces two new bodies to deliver long-term investment in the UK
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves makes her keynote speech during the International Investment Summit in London, which brings together up to 300 industry leaders to boost investment in the UK.
She went on to announce two new...
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer gives speech at International Investment Summit
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said it is “time to upgrade the regulatory regime” as he pledged to “rip up” bureaucracy.
He said the Government will “make sure that every regulator” in the country takes growth “as seriously” as...
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Sir Keir Starmer hosts “in-conversation” event with Eric Schmidt - full version
Sir Keir Starmer hosts “in-conversation” event with Eric Schmidt at the International Investment Summit in London.
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Jonathan Reynolds speaks at the International Investment Summit - full version
Jonathan Reynolds, Secretary of State for Business and Trade, speaks at the International Investment Summit 2024 held in central London.
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Former Google CEO attacks red tape in sit down with Prime Minister
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt attacks red tape in a sit down with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at the International Investment Summit in London.
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Jonathan Reynolds hails '2nd most attractive country in the G20' at International Investment Summit
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds outlines the UK's potential as he speaks at the International Investment Summit in central London.
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Starmer pledges to ‘rip up the bureaucracy that blocks investment’
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said it is “time to upgrade the regulatory regime” as he pledged to “rip up” bureaucracy.
He said the Government will “make sure that every regulator” in the country takes growth “as seriously” as...
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Jonathan Reynolds addresses Labour Party Conference in Liverpool - full speech
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds assures the Labour Party Conference that the industrial strategy will “ensure we win a greater share of investment in the UK of the industries that will contribute the most to our future growth”.
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Sir Ed Davey says news of migrant deaths in the English Channel 'another tragedy'
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey called the news of deaths in the English Channel “another tragedy”.
He said: “It shows that the Conservative policy failed to stop the boats. We do need to stop the boats.
“The Liberal Democrats...
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Two years of childcare should be legal right, O’Gorman says
There should be a legal right to two years of early childhood care and education (ECCE), the children’s minister has said.
On Thursday, Roderic O’Gorman said he wanted to ensure access to ECCE for every child in every part of the...
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Finishing what was started: How going back to school can reap major rewards
Finishing a degree or working to earn a professional certificate can boost opportunities and personal finances. One group says a jump in job openings is going to require more qualified applicants. (Scripps News)
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Online gambling's impact on consumers' financial well-being
Ever since the Supreme Court's 2018 decision to allow states to legalize sports betting, online gambling has exploded. So what is the impact on consumers? (Scripps News)
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Harris calls for ‘openness’ to idea of second Mid-West emergency department
Media briefing of Taoiseach Simon Harris, who said Government should be “open” to the idea of a second emergency department in the Mid-West.
His comments comments come amid persistent criticism of University Hospital Limerick (UHL)...
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Climate groups join forces with Unions to call for 'just transition' at Tata Steel
Footage from protest outside Tata Steel headquarters in London as climate groups and steel workers union came together to call for a 'just transition' to low-carbon economy.
*Interviews with Paul Morozzo (campaigner at Greenpeace) and...
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Steve Reed speaks to the media after Ofwat Bill announcement
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed, speaks to the media after hosting a meeting with water company executives following the Ofwat Bill announcement.
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Rachel Reeves gives first major speech as Chancellor - Full speech
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will make kickstarting economic growth a “national mission” with major changes to speed up infrastructure projects and unlock private investment. The UK’s first female chancellor promised to ‘fix the foundations’...
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Rishi Sunak delivers stump speech in the East Midlands
Rishi Sunak delivers a stump speech in the East Midlands as Britons are set to go to the polls in three days.
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President Biden and former President Donald Trump debate how their ages affect their capabilities
President Biden said to look at his accomplishments, while the former president said he's aced cognitive tests. (Scripps News)