Six Solomon Islanders awarded prestigious Chevening Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals from diverse backgrounds who can demonstrate the commitment and skills needed to become future leaders. HM GovernmentSource
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UK services sector has biggest fall in orders for nearly three years
Figures add to pressure on Bank of England to cut interest rates when it meets on Thursday Business live – latest updates The UK’s dominant service sector has reported its biggest drop in new orders in almost three years in July, adding to pressure on the Bank of
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Bank of England cuts interest rates as it warns food costs could push inflation to 4%
Bank’s policymakers cut base rate by quarter point to 4% amid concern about strength of UK economy • Business live – latest updates • What the rate cut means for mortgages and savings? The Bank of England has warned that soaring food prices could drive inflation to 4%
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UK interest rate cut: what does it mean for mortgages and savings?
Base rate reduction to 4% will hit some savers, but people with tracker home loans will see immediate benefit • Bank cuts interest rate for fifth time in a year• Business live – latest updates The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4.25% to 4%. It
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Bank’s base rate gift to borrowers is wrapped in an inflation warning | Phillip Inman
In their economic outlook the rate setters see a threat from rising prices of food, energy and business services Bank of England cuts base rate to 4% What the rate cut means for borrowers and savers A reduction in interest rates by the Bank of England should rank
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Yorkshire’s natural beauty recognised as Ingleborough NNR expands
Ingleborough National Nature Reserve (NNR) becomes part of the King’s Series of NNRs, established to celebrate His Majesty the King’s Coronation in 2023. HM GovernmentSource
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People across the country set to benefit from £4 million boost to improve accessibility and increase access to arts and culture
Funding available to support regional museums and galleries to ensure collections are more accessible to the public HM GovernmentSource
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Guatemalan selected for prestigious Chevening Scholarship
A distinguished Guatemalan professional is heading to the UK to pursue a fully funded master's degree through the prestigious Chevening Scholarship programme. HM GovernmentSource
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Defence dividend delivers thousands of UK jobs following exceptional foreign investment
The UK defence sector has driven unprecedented growth across the country following at least £1.4 billion foreign investment being announced since July 2024. HM GovernmentSource
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Another Bank of England rate cut this year less likely given inflation fears and split vote – as it happened
Monetary Policy Committee has cut UK interest rates today, in a deeply split decision, but City pricing suggests another cut in 2025 is no longer fully priced in UK interest rate cut: what does it mean for mortgages and savings? Analysis: Bank’s base rate gift signals wage rise
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