WH Davis to expand workforce by 25% with backing from UK Government
Shirebrook business, WH Davis will supply 150 freight wagons to Ireland following a deal backed by UK Export Finance. HM GovernmentSource
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UK recognises aid workers for life-saving work after deadliest year on record
On World Humanitarian Day (19 August), Minister for Development Baroness Chapman pays tribute to humanitarian workers who have lost their lives while delivering vital aid. HM GovernmentSource
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Student Loans Interest Rates and Repayment Threshold Announcement
The Department for Education today (19 August 2025) confirmed annual updates to interest rates for undergraduate and postgraduate Income Contingent Student Loans, repayment thresholds for Plan 1 and Plan 5 Income Contingent … 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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Rachel Reeves to try to reassure City investors after unexpected UK GDP fall
Chancellor’s Mansion House speech to cite ‘opportunity’ in attempt to shrug off anaemic economic performance Analysis: Fall in UK GDP puts focus back on expectations of tax rises in autumn budget Rachel Reeves will attempt to shrug off the UK’s anaemic economic performance at her Mansion House speech
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AI to cut paperwork to free up doctors’ time for patients
Patients and frontline staff could see huge benefits from new AI helping people out of hospital quicker and slashing bureaucracy. HM GovernmentSource
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Environmental reforms to break planning system gridlock
Britain's broken planning and development system is rewired to accelerate infrastructure delivery and homebuilding while safeguarding the environment HM GovernmentSource
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£120 million regeneration boost to transform Newcastle’s last major brownfield site into new neighbourhood with up to 2,500 homes
Government has approved funding package to accelerate the creation of new homes, public realm and commercial space at Forth Yards HM GovernmentSource
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Millions to receive essential benefit payments ahead of August bank holiday
Millions of people will receive their essential financial support before the August bank holiday weekend, as the Government has confirmed that benefit payments will be brought forward to Friday 22 August. HM GovernmentSource
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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
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