Budget to address economy that’s “not working well enough for working people”
Today (Wednesday 3 September), the Chancellor has confirmed that the date of the Budget will be Wednesday 26 November. HM GovernmentSource
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Bank of England forecast to cut interest rates amid rising unemployment and Trump tariffs
City predicts quarter-point drop to 4% when MPC meets on Thursday Bank of England policymakers are widely expected to cut interest rates this week to prevent the economy sliding backwards amid rising unemployment and the hit to global trade from Donald Trump’s fresh round of import tariffs. City
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New Horizon campaign to push UK as partner of choice to world’s top researchers
UK to launch campaign in Spain and Germany to encourage showcase the benefits of working with UK researchers and businesses through Horizon Europe. HM GovernmentSource
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Reeves and Starmer to prepare ground for tax rises in a difficult autumn budget
Exclusive: The Guardian has been told that discussions about increases include a near-certain gambling levy The chancellor and prime minister will begin to prepare the ground for tax rises and reforms from September as part of a strategy to prepare the country for a difficult budget that could
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MCA launches Extended Dry-Docking scheme
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has launched an Extended Dry-Docking (EDD) scheme for qualifying UK vessels, following a successful controlled trial. HM GovernmentSource
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Costa Rica: human rights projects with a focus on the prevention of modern slavery and human trafficking
The British Embassy in San Jose is accepting project proposals focused on combating modern slavery and human trafficking whilst strengthening human rights protections in Costa Rica for the 2025 to 2026 period. HM GovernmentSource
Read MoreReeves and Starmer to roll the pitch for tax rises in a difficult autumn budget
Exclusive: The Guardian has been told that discussions about increases include a near-certain gambling levy The chancellor and prime minister will begin to pitch-roll tax rises and reforms from September as part of a strategy to prepare the country for a difficult budget that could be held in
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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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UK Nature Envoy visits Philippines to boost climate partnership
UK Nature Envoy Ruth Davis visited the PH to boost climate, ocean, and nature partnerships, launching a grant fund and advancing cooperation ahead of COP30. HM GovernmentSource
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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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