Labour’s economic strategy is outdated. I can fix that | Jagjit Chadha
The last thing we need from Wednesday’s spring statement are incremental changes to tax and spending. Let’s have a clear plan Jagjit Chadha is professor of economics at Cambridge University and a former academic adviser to HM Treasury, the Bank of England and the Treasury select committee Britain
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Reed pledges to “end throwaway society” working with business to slash waste, boost growth and clean up Britain
In front of industry titans, Environment Secretary Steve Reed to outline plan to cut waste across industry as part of Government’s Plan for Change HM GovernmentSource
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UK economy shrinks unexpectedly in blow to Rachel Reeves
ONS data showing 0.1% fall in GDP in January comes less than two weeks before chancellor’s spring statement Analysis: Shrinking economy an unhelpful backdrop for Reeves’s growth push Business live – latest updates The UK economy contracted by 0.1% in January, dealing a blow to Rachel Reeves before
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Top City watchdogs drop new diversity and inclusion rules for firms
FCA and Bank of England’s PRA join retreat from efforts to help underrepresented groups, citing ‘regulatory burdens’ Peers working for City firms dominate Lords scrutiny panel FCA scraps plan to ‘name and shame’ UK firms under investigation Business live – latest updates The City’s top two regulators have
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Bank of England in no hurry on interest rates – but cuts will come
Despite the decision to hold at 4.5%, businesses and households can take a confident view of the UK’s prospects Bank of England says companies freezing hiring plans as it keeps interest rates on hold Bank of England policymakers might be on a “go-slow” as they look forward to
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Security Minister observes counter-terrorism exercise in Wales
Meeting emergency responders at a counter-terrorism training exercise in Wales, the Security Minister praised their collaboration to keep the public safe. HM GovernmentSource
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Chancellor delivers security and national renewal for Northern Ireland in new era of global change
The UK Chancellor delivered the Spring Statement today (Wednesday 26 March 2025) HM GovernmentSource
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We must have enduring peace in Ukraine, which ensures Ukraine’s future security and upholds the UN Charter: 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 Ukraine. HM GovernmentSource
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Fast Stream opens doors for North East civil servant Keiron
Meet Keiron Ringwood who is among the one in nine fast streamers in 2024 who joined the accelerated development scheme from within the Civil Service. HM GovernmentSource
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Sir Martyn Oliver’s speech to Parentkind
Sir Martyn Oliver, Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, spoke to Parentkind on the role of parents in education. HM GovernmentSource
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