Bank of England poised to cut interest rates on Thursday
Quarter-point reduction expected, with City investors predicting a three-way split among rate setters The Bank of England is poised to cut interest rates on Thursday despite a growing divide between its policymakers over the dangers to the economy from high inflation and rising unemployment. In a development that
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The AAIB has sent a team to the Isle of Wight
A team of inspectors has been sent to begin investigating a helicopter accident which occurred on Monday 25 August HM GovernmentSource
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Labour should beware Nigel Farage weaponising its part in the cost of living crisis | Richard Partington
Autumn budget must address pain of high inflation on hard-pressed UK households as food prices rise “These prices are disgusting” is the common retort from shoppers browsing the supermarket shelves. To say that the cost of everything from a pint of milk to a loaf of bread has
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Plan for wind developers to pay for skilled job training
New requirement for offshore wind developers to pay for skills training in their local communities. HM GovernmentSource
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Cricket domes to bring year-round sport to communities
Government invests in state-of-the-art facilities in Luton and Lancashire HM GovernmentSource
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All aboard for cheaper days out – the attractions you can reach with £3 buses
Families across the UK can continue to travel to dozens of popular destinations for no more than £3 for a single fare. HM GovernmentSource
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George Osborne says UK has been left behind in cryptocurrency boom
Ex-chancellor criticises hesitant approach to crypto and warns country in danger of missing next surge in market Business live – latest updates The UK has been left behind in the cryptocurrency boom and is in danger of missing a second wave of demand, according to the former chancellor
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TRA proposes new anti-dumping measure on Chinese biodiesel
The TRA has published its Statement of Essential Facts in the biodiesel investigation, recommending duties to counter dumping by Chinese exporters. HM GovernmentSource
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The UK is deeply concerned by the scale of human rights abuses, including sexual violence, by armed groups in eastern DRC: 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 the Democratic Republic of the Congo. HM GovernmentSource
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Environment Agency issues Drought Permit to Yorkshire Water
The Environment Agency has issued a drought permit that will allow Yorkshire Water to reduce how much water is released from the Grimworth Reservoir. HM GovernmentSource
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