Pound drops after Bank of England says it could further cut interest rates if jobs market slows
‘Slack’ opening up in UK economy as higher taxes squeeze employers, says Andrew Bailey Business live – latest updates The pound dropped to a three-week low after the governor of the Bank of England said it could make bigger cuts to interest rates if the job market slows
Read More
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
Read More
The United Kingdom remains committed to working with all partners to combat Daesh: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Statement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts. HM GovernmentSource
Read More
Northern Ireland science and tech industries boosted by over £30 million from UK Industrial Strategy
Major win for Northern Ireland’s high-tech sectors from the UK’s modern Industrial Strategy, supporting local jobs and growth HM GovernmentSource
Read More
Whitehaven man sentenced for illegal waste operations
Oliver 'Luke' Kirkbride given suspended prison sentence for the illegal operation of waste sites that led to a major fire. HM GovernmentSource
Read More
Baroness Chapman’s visit drives an exciting chapter in UK–Peru Cooperation
Press release covering the official visit of Baroness Jenny Chapman, UK Minister of State for Latin America and the Caribbean, and International Development, to Peru. HM GovernmentSource
Read More
FCDO statement: response to Israel’s revocation of visas to Australian representatives to the Palestinian Authority
The FCDO has released a statement on the Government of Israel’s decision to revoke the visas of Australian representatives to the Palestinian Authority HM GovernmentSource
Read More
‘Secret Love’ on the Thames Gets Nearly £1800 Court Costs
Cheekily named boat is one of three more unregistered vessel prosecutions. Heavy costs give stark warning to non-registered boat owners on the river. HM GovernmentSource
Read MoreWorking Scots to benefit as UK Government drives Japan investment
Boosting trade priority for UK Government at Osaka Expo – and Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill /Seafood Scotland in Tokyo to champion Scottish produce. HM GovernmentSource
Read MoreUK targets sanctions circumvention and crypto networks exploited by Russia
Financial networks utilised by Russia to soften the blow of western sanctions are today being targeted by the UK. HM GovernmentSource
Read More