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UK-US trade deal kicks into gear: immediate tariff cuts for UK auto and aerospace sectors

The UK-US trade deal has today come into force, slashing US export tariffs for the UK's automotive and aerospace sectors. HM GovernmentSource

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Tell us: have your saving habits changed due to economic uncertainty?

We would like to hear from people who have started setting aside more cash UK households are increasingly setting aside physical cash amid extreme economic uncertainty and to provide a safety net for possible banking system outages such as the recent one in Spain, according to the Bank

Upgrading national grid to power AI future to be tackled at AI Energy Council

The Technology and Energy Secretaries will chair the second meeting of the AI Energy Council today. HM GovernmentSource

Reforms to Building Safety Regulator to accelerate housebuilding

Reforms to the Building Safety Regulator bring new leadership, investment and process to accelerate housebuilding HM GovernmentSource

Further details on welfare reforms published ahead of Second Reading

New details on the Government’s welfare reforms will be published today (Monday 30 June 2025) ahead of Second Reading of the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill on Tuesday. HM GovernmentSource

The UK stands ready to support steps towards a durable peace in DRC: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the Democratic Republic of the Congo. HM GovernmentSource

What Is Variable Universal Life Insurance? Definition and How It Works

Robin Hartill, CFP® writes for NerdWallet. Email: rhartill@nerdwallet.com. The article What Is Variable Universal Life Insurance? Definition and How It Works originally appeared on NerdWallet. Robin Hartill, CFP®Source

Bank of England keeps interest rates at 4.25% but hints at cuts to come

Governor says rates still on downward path but hard to predict timing of reductions in ‘highly unpredictable’ world Rate decision leaves Reeves praying for an August cut Business live – latest updates The Bank of England has left interest rates on hold at 4.25%, though it signalled further

Bank’s rate decision leaves frustrated Reeves praying for an August cut

Lower interest rates will be a lever for growth but the Middle East conflict and rising food prices will have troubled MPC Bank of England keeps interest rates on hold Business live – latest updates Last week’s spending review revealed Rachel Reeves’s plan for reviving the UK’s struggling

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