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First ever female MI6 chief appointed

The first ever female Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) has been announced by the Prime Minister today. HM GovernmentSource

PM meeting with Prime Minister Carney of Canada: 15 June 2025

The Prime Minister met the Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Ottawa this afternoon. HM GovernmentSource

Unprecedented boost for clinical trials under 10 Year Health Plan

Millions will take part in clinical trials under the 10 Year Health Plan which will speed up clinical research. HM GovernmentSource

Joint statement between the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the Prime Minister of Canada

This Joint Statement follows the meeting of the Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom and Canada on 15 June 2025. HM GovernmentSource

PM call with President of the United Arab Emirates His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan: 15 June 2025

The Prime Minister spoke to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, from Ottawa this afternoon. HM GovernmentSource

Bank of England governor warns Trump tariffs have ‘blown up’ global trade system – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as MPs quiz the Bank of England about interest rates, and trade wars UK will slump to 1% growth next year as Trump tariffs bite, says OECD US firms say Trump trade war is hitting production as dollar nears

Inflation data shouldn’t deter us from rate cuts, says Bank policymaker

Alan Taylor voted for a 0.5-point cut last month and feels recent economic figures are led by one-off factors Business live – latest updates A member of the Bank of England’s interest rate-setting committee has warned that higher-than-expected inflation and growth figures should not distract policymakers from continuing

UK interest rates more uncertain due to Trump policies, says Bank governor

Andrew Bailey tells MPs pattern of trade deals and lower tariffs ‘blown up’ with serious impacts for global economy Business live – latest updates The Bank of England governor, Andrew Bailey, has told MPs that the future path of interest rates in the UK has become more uncertain

Bank of England governor urges deeper ties with EU to ‘minimise’ Brexit impact

Andrew Bailey says Brexit was not ‘wrong’ but welcomes the UK’s efforts to reset relations with the bloc Andrew Bailey has urged the UK government to deepen ties with the EU, as he warned a breakdown in global trade would make it harder for the Bank of England

New solution for TenneT’s capital requirements

TenneT is making the electricity grid fit for the future. Major investments will be required in the coming years to strengthen and expand the grid. This is necessary to meet growing demand for electricity, including from households and companies that want a new or higher power connection. TenneT

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