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Tim Farron criticises ‘weak Prime Minister’ over environment decision
Former Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron led an open criticism of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak over his decision to scale back some environmental targets, calling it a 'betrayal' to our future and children's future.
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UK workplace absences soar to highest level in decade, report finds
Workplace absences across the UK have soared to the highest level in a decade, a new report has found.
The Chartered Institute for Professional Development (CIPD) and Simplyhealth, a provider of health cash plans, are calling on...
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UK strikes – who will be walking out in the next few weeks?
The UK continues to face a barrage of industrial action by key workers in a series of pay disputes. Here are the details of strikes taking place over the next few weeks.
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BOE Governor Bailey: Too Soon to Talk About Rate Cuts
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said it was too premature to consider cutting UK interest rates after the central bank held its base rate steady for the first time in almost two years. Bailey says there was "very good news on the...
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Stanhope CEO on Fed, Why Arm Chose US Listing
Stanhope Capital founder and Chief Executive Officer Daniel Pinto discusses the outlook for the Fed, why the US economy has outperformed Europe, and why UK chip designer Arm chose to list on the Nasdaq instead of in London. He speaks...
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US Amb. Sees 'Smaller Things' Over Grand UK Trade Deal
US Ambassador to the UK Jane Hartley discusses the prospect of a trade agreement between the two nations, saying the UK is still "at the top of the list' as a place to invest for US companies. She speaks on "The Pulse With Francine Lacqua."
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Politics daily briefing: September 12
All the latest political news in the UK, as concerns over the alleged spy in Westminster continue.
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Everton FC Closing In on Sale to 777 Partners
Everton Football Club is nearing an agreement to be acquired by 777 Partners LLC following months of talks between the parties, with club owner Farhad Moshiri expected to exit with a fraction of the money he invested. David Hellier...
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Politics daily briefing: September 11
All the latest political news in the UK, as the Prime Minister is urged to strengthen his rhetoric on China.
Bloomberg
UK's Hunt: 'Real Political Momentum' on India Trade Deal
UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt says the UK "won't sign anything in a hurry and nor will India, it has to be right for both sides," as he discusses progress made on a free trade agreement between the nations. He speaks with...
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UK Housing Market Feels Strain of BOE Tightening
Bloomberg Markets Live's Nour Al Ali discusses the UK housing market and the outlook for Bank of England policy after Governor Andrew Bailey's comments that interest rates may be "near the top" of the cycle.
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BOE's Bailey: Fuel Prices May Cause Inflation to Tick Up
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey says he sees a very weak growth path for the UK economy during testimony before the UK Parliament Treasury Committee.
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BOE's Bailey: 'Substantial' Impact of Rate Rises to Come
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey comments on the economic impact of BOE policy during testimony before the UK Parliament Treasury Committee.
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UK strikes: Who is walking out in September?
The UK continues to face a barrage of industrial action by key workers in a series of pay disputes. Here are the details of strikes taking place over the next month.
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Starmer tells new-look shadow cabinet there can be 'absolutely no complacency'
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer hosted the first meeting of his new shadow cabinet in central London.
He said his party had made “real progress” but there was “a long, long way to go”.
Opening the meeting, Sir Keir said there could be...
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Rare super blue moon set to delight stargazers
A rare super blue moon will appear over the UK on Thursday night, treating stargazers to a phenomenon that will only happen once this year.
Unlike its name suggests, a blue moon is not named after the colour and instead refers to the...
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'No Government Should Legitimize Putin': UK's Cleverly During China Visit
UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly urged China to help bring Russia's war in Ukraine to end, as he used a trip to Beijing to mend the UK's ties with the world's second largest economy. "I think my counterparts in the Chinese government...
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Migrant Channel crossings top 20,000 for the year so far
More than 20,000 migrants have arrived in the UK so far this year after crossing the Channel.
Some 300 people made the journey in five boats on Tuesday, according to Government figures, suggesting an average of around 60 people per...
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'Unusual piece of data’ caused flight chaos - air traffic control boss
An “unusual piece of data” caused widespread flight disruption, an air traffic control (ATC) boss said, as airlines are under growing pressure over their treatment of passengers.
Many UK holidaymakers are stranded overseas after around...
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Standard Chartered Offers 20 Weeks Paid Leave
Standard Chartered will offer at least 20 weeks of paid leave to new parents starting next month, joining a wave of companies expanding benefits for dads and adoptive parents as well as moms. Sonali Basak reports on "Bloomberg Markets:...
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Rishi Sunak welcomes the Crown Prince of Kuwait at Downing Street
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak welcomes the Crown Prince of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, to Downing Street.
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Politics daily briefing: August 29
All the latest political news in the UK, as the fallout from Nadine Dorries' resignation and attack on Rishi Sunak continues.
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UK strikes - Who is walking out this September?
The UK continues to face a barrage of industrial action from key workers in a series of bitter pay disputes. Here are the details of strikes taking place over the next month.
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‘Frustrated’ Scottish student stranded at airport overnight amid travel chaos
Matthew Creed, a “frustrated and tired” Scottish drama student, was left stranded in Amsterdam Airport overnight when an air traffic control glitch saw his flight cancelled, forcing him to sleep there.
Tens of thousands more airline...