UK global leadership in maritime training to support safer, cleaner seas
A project led by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to modernise seafarer training in the UK is on its way to being accepted as part of the gold standard for safer and greener shipping around the world. HM GovernmentSource
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Late data from one business means UK wage growth may need to be revised, says ONS
Caveat from statistics agency is latest sign of its problems collecting reliable economic data Britain’s main measure of wage growth may need to be revised after a large employer failed to supply earnings data on time, the country’s troubled statistics agency has warned. In the latest sign of
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UK inflation falls to 2.8% in boost for Rachel Reeves before spring statement
Bigger-than-forecast decline in annual rate in February is positive news for chancellor in run-up to Commons address UK inflation has fallen back to 2.8%, giving Rachel Reeves some positive news before she makes her spring statement. The Office for National Statistics said annual inflation as measured by the
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IBCA Community Update, 2 April 2025
Infected Blood Compensation Authority's update that was circulated on 2 April 2025 HM GovernmentSource
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Statement on China’s military exercises, 2 April 2025
The FCDO has issued a statement in response to the latest Chinese military exercises around Taiwan. HM GovernmentSource
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Securing a greener future with cleaner maritime technology
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has been supporting the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC). HM GovernmentSource
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We must strengthen international commitments to protect aid workers: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. HM GovernmentSource
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Former Bank of England deputy warns Rachel Reeves against kneejerk cuts
Charlie Bean says OBR forecasts are ‘flaky’ and cautions against trying to hit targets five years away The former Bank of England deputy governor Charlie Bean has warned the chancellor against making kneejerk cuts in next week’s spring statement to try to hit fiscal targets that are five
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What can Canada expect from its next PM? The Mark Carney I knew | Larry Elliott
In his seven years as Bank of England governor, Carney was charming and self-confident but had a volcanic temper Smart, smooth, tough and a liberal globalist to the ends of his fingertips. That was how Mark Carney came across in his near seven-year stint as governor of the
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UK savers could have up to £110,000 protected under regulator’s new plan
Rise from current limit of £85,000 would be first big change to protection scheme since 2008 banking crisis Business live – latest updates UK savers would have up to £110,000 of their deposits protected if their bank or building society goes bust under proposals put forward by the
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