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Rachel Reeves and Jonathan Reynolds speak to business executives
Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves and shadow business secretary Jonathan Reynolds speak to business executives in central London.
The shadow chancellor said that Labour hopes business leaders can see their 'fingerprints' on the party's...
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Rachel Reeves reacts to GDP figures showing no growth in April
Rachel Reeves reacts to GDP figures as the UK
economy recorded no growth in April, according to the Office for National Statistics.
Gross domestic product (GDP) was flat during the month, following growth of 0.4% in March, the ONS said.
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Lib Dems outline plans to replace Ofwat with ‘tough new regulator’
The Liberal Democrats have outlined more details behind its plan to replace water industry watchdog Ofwat with a “tough new regulator”.
Party leader Sir Ed Davey said the Clean Water Authority would be given new powers to tackle sewage...
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Farming leader urges parties to back food production as sector on ‘knife-edge’
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) president Tom Bradshaw called for a significant increase in the UK agricultural budget to £5.5 billion a year as the “correct level” of investment for meeting environmental targets and supporting sustainable...
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Deputy first minister says Northern Ireland is 'a great place to invest' during Washington speech
Northern Ireland deputy first minister Emma Little-Pengelly delivered a speech at an NI Bureau event at the Waldorf Astoria part of a visit to Washington.
Ms Little-Pengelly said Northern Ireland can look ahead to "25 years of...
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Anas Sarwar and Jackie Baillie speak at Scottish Labour event in Glasgow
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, deputy leader Jackie Baillie and entrepreneur Mike Soutar speak at an event in Glasgow as Sir Keir Starmer announces his plan for Scotland if he wins the General Election.
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Labour’s plans require no more tax rises, Reeves says
Labour will not announce any additional tax rises during the election campaign, Rachel Reeves has said.
The shadow chancellor also ruled out holding an emergency budget if Labour won the election, saying she would not hold a fiscal...
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Archive footage of Michael Gove as he announces he is standing down
Archive footage of Michael Gove as he becomes the latest high-profile Tory MP to announce he is standing down ahead of the July 4 election.
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Rishi Sunak calls General Election for July 4
Rishi Sunak has called a General Election for July 4, saying it was “the moment for Britain to choose its future”.
The Prime Minister has gambled that improved inflation figures and a recovering economy will help him overturn Labour’s...
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Rishi Sunak calls General Election for July 4 - alternative angle
Alternative angle of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's statement on Downing Street as he called a General Election for Thursday, July 4.
Sunak said it was “the moment for Britain to choose its future”.
The Prime Minister has gambled that...
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Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces outlines his priorities for remaining year in post
Lieutenant General Sean Clancy outlines his priorities for his remaining year as Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces, before taking up the role of chairman of the EU Military Committee
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Taoiseach welcomes plans to decarbonise Guinness brewery in Dublin
Taoiseach Simon Harris welcomes plans by Diageo to decarbonise its Guinness Brewery in Dublin.
Mr Harris said he hoped to use this year's budget to help people enjoy "a pint at the end of the week" through tax reductions and childcare...
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Sunak on the economy: Things are starting to feel better
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks at the latest PM Connect event during a visit to Siemens Healthineers in Oxfordshire.
Sunak has insisted that “things are starting to feel better” and that confidence in the economy is growing.
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Rishi Sunak hosts PM Connect event in Oxfordshire
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks at the latest PM Connect event during a visit to Siemens Healthineers in Oxfordshire.
Sunak has insisted that “things are starting to feel better” and that confidence in the economy is growing.
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Eamon Ryan announces new state-supported loan for home retrofitting
Environment minister Eamon Ryan announces a new state-supported loan for home retrofitting.
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Politics daily briefing: April 18
Daily politics briefing for April 18, as Sir Keir Starmer sets out Labour's plans to invest £1.8 billion in Britain's ports as part of its green spending plans.
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Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves visits Blackpool
Rachel Reeves, Labour’s Shadow Chancellor, Jonathan Ashworth, Labour’s Shadow Paymaster General and Chris Webb, the Labour candidate for Blackpool South, walk along Blackpool Promenade. Pool clip with Rachel Reeves at Blackpool Cricket...
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Green Party kicks off its local election campaign in Bristol - full speeches
The Green Party has launched its local election campaign in Bristol with party co-leaders Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsey focusing on a series of policies designed to help councils increase the supply of affordable housing.
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What is behind Thames Water’s cash crunch and is it heading for nationalisation?
Thames Water has been left racing to secure cash once again after its investors withdrew a £500 million funding lifeline that was due at the end of this month.
Britain’s biggest water supplier is blaming regulator Ofwat for making its...
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Rishi Sunak discusses nuclear security following Barrow-in-Furness visit
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak doing media interviews during a visit to an engineering firm in Barrow-in-Furness, in Cumbria.
The PM has touted a new fund backed by £20 million in public money to secure the future of the UK's nuclear...
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Sunak delivers speech for local election campaign launch
East Midlands mayoral candidate Ben Bradley and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speak during a local elections campaign launch at a bus depot in Heanor, Derbyshire.
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Rachel Reeves promises economic stability and national renewal
The shadow chancellor, Rachel Reeves, used a speech lasting close to an hour to set-out her vision if Sir Keir Starmer is elected into Downing Street at the general election.
During the lecture, Ms Reeves said that Britain stands “at an...
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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt speaks to the media during a visit to the North East
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt speaking to the media during a visit to the North East to support a multimillion-pound project to develop one of Europe's largest film-making complexes.
At last week's Budget, the Chancellor announced £37 million...
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First Minister points US investors to NI’s dual market ‘unique selling point’
Stormont’s First Minister has pointed to the considerable opportunities created by Northern Ireland’s “unique” dual market access as she urged US companies to invest in the region.
Michelle O’Neill insisted the return of stable...