UK jobs and air defences boost with purchase of new missile launchers
The UK is buying six Land Ceptor air defence missile launchers, supporting up to 140 jobs across the country and strengthening our national security 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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Criminals to face football, travel, club and pub bans
Criminals will be barred from pubs, concerts and sports matches under new sentencing powers. HM GovernmentSource
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UK house prices rebound as market recovers from June dip
Average price of property rises 0.6% in July to £272,664, says Nationwide House prices in the UK returned to growth last month, as the market recovered from a dip in June after the end of a tax break on stamp duty. The average price of a home rose
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Free, fair, transparent and inclusive national elections would be a major step in Libya’s political transition: 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 Libya. 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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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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The UK welcomes the ceasefire in Southern Syria but is concerned by the continued difficulty of aid access: 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 Syria. HM GovernmentSource
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Speciality Steel UK Limited in Liquidation: information for creditors, sub-contractors, customers and suppliers.
On 21 August 2025, a winding-up order was made against Speciality Steel UK Limited, and the court appointed the Official Receiver, Gareth Jonathan Allen, as Liquidator. HM GovernmentSource
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