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Climate change protesters try to storm stage at Shell AGM
Climate change protesters have tried to storm the stage at oil giant Shell’s annual shareholder meeting in London.
In a tense moment in the meeting, which had already been delayed for nearly an hour, security stepped in to prevent a...
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Sunak meets Macron to discuss small boat crossings
Prime Minister RIshi Sunak holds a bi-lateral meeting with French president Emmanuel Macron, where the pair will discuss their efforts to tackle small boat crossings of the Channel.
But first Mr Sunak asked Mr Macron about his boxing...
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Ben Wallace and Norwegian counterpart hold a press conference after security partnership deal
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said there was no doubt that Russia has “the intent and the ability” to target underwater energy and communication lines as he launched a security partnership with Norway.
At a press conference alongside...
Bloomberg
CBI Chief Says More Firms Are Facing Workplace Misconduct Issues
Rain Newton-Smith, the head of the beleaguered Confederation of British Industry, says the lobby group is "not alone in facing issues around workplace misconduct" and that she sees "many organizations" not dealing with the issue. The CBI...
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Sir Keir Starmer gives a speech at the British Chamber of Commerce
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer sets out 5 key shifts economic shifts a Labour government would bring in, while talking at the British Chambers of Commerce.
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Politics daily briefing: May 17
All the latest political developments in the UK as Keir Starmer calls for discussion about building on green belt land.
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UK strikes – who will be walking out in the next few weeks?
Updated dates for strike action as 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 announced for May and early June.
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Politics daily briefing: May 16
All the latest political developments in the UK as the Government said it will provide Ukraine with air defence missiles and attack drones.
The announcement came from Downing Street as Volodymyr Zelensky met Rishi Sunak at Chequers.
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UK strikes – who will be walking out in the next few weeks?
Updated dates for strike action as 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 announced for May and early June.
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Zelensky to meet with Sunak in surprise UK visit
Volodymyr Zelensky is due to meet Rishi Sunak in the UK on Monday, the latest stop on a tour of European capitals by the Ukrainian president.
The Ukrainian leader said he will meet the Prime Minister in London for “substantive...
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UK strikes – who will be walking out in the next few weeks?
Updated dates for strike action in the UK. 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 announced for May and early June.
Bloomberg
What Will Be in Jeremy Hunt's First UK Budget?
UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt will present his budget in parliament on Wednesday. What can we expect? Bloomberg's Louise Moon takes a look at memorable moments.
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UK Budget: Hunt Says Britain to Avoid Recession, Halve Inflation
Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt, speaking at the start of his budget speech in parliament on Wednesday, said the UK economy will avoid a recession this year as the outlook improves, giving the Treasury a potential boost.
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HSBC Cuts Some Bankers' Pay by 25% Ahead of Bonus Reform
HSBC Holdings Plc is slashing base pay for some newly-promoted senior investment bankers in the UK by a quarter before a rule change that would allow higher bonuses comes into place. Michael Moore has the details on Bloomberg...
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UK to Join Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Bloc
The UK is joining an 11-nation Indo-Pacific free-trade bloc as it looks to strengthen economic ties with new partners post-Brexit. Ellen Milligan reports on Bloomberg Television.
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UK Acted 'Decisively' on SVB Failure: UK City Minister
The UK government's intervention in SVB UK was 'decisive' and delivered a 'really good outcome' according to UK City Minister Andrew Griffith. He speaks to Bloomberg's Lizzy Burden.
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UK Latest: BOE Rates Outlook; Nurses Plan More Strikes
- Most economists in a Bloomberg News survey think the Bank of England will refrain from raising its key rate again.
- One of the UK's biggest nurses' unions warned that strikes could continue through Christmas without a better pay...
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UK Pound: Making the Case for a Further Rally
The UK pound has "definitely got more upside in the months to come," says Bloomberg MLIV's Ven Ram, as he sees a path for the currency to reach $1.30 against the US dollar.
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UK Latest: Grocery Inflation Remains in Double Digits
UK grocery inflation dipped slightly over the last four weeks but remained in double digits for a tenth straight month. Lizzy Burden looks at inflation and the UK deficit on Bloomberg Television.
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BOE and ECB Are Behind the Curve: BlackRock's Watson
BlackRock Managing Director Marilyn Watson previews the Bank of England's "tricky" policy decision next week. She speaks on "Bloomberg Markets: European Close."
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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 from key workers in a series of bitter pay disputes. Here are the details of strikes announced for May and early June.
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NI’s place in the UK will be “enshrined” in future EU arrangements, says Chris Heaton-Harris
Northern Ireland’s place in the UK will be “enshrined” in any future arrangements with the EU, Chris Heaton-Harris suggested.
In a question to the Northern Ireland Secretary, DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson highlighted ongoing Unionist...
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Delays return to Port of Dover at start of Easter getaway
Ferry passengers have faced long delays at the Port of Dover days after thousands of holidaymakers were stuck there for several hours.
There were queues of “approximately 90 minutes” for passport checks by French officials at the Kent...
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Sir Keir Starmer interview in Hartlepool
Sir Keir Starmer said the Government pretends anti-social behaviour is “low-level” but people have been left feeling “they can’t leave their house” in some neighbourhoods.
Speaking on a visit to Hartlepool, the Labour leader said: “I’m...