Joint leaders’ statement on Peace for Ukraine
Statement by President Macron, Prime Minister Meloni, Chancellor Merz, Prime Minister Tusk, Prime Minister Starmer, President von der Leyen and President Stubb on Peace for Ukraine ahead of President Trump’s planned meeting … HM GovernmentSource
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40,000 people to get skills in new Technical Excellence Colleges
Tens of thousands of future construction workers to be trained up in high-demand construction skills by 2029, delivering growth and helping build new homes. 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
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
Read MorePM call with President Macron of France: 9 August 2025
The Prime Minister spoke to President Macron of France this afternoon. HM GovernmentSource
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BoE governor warns Reeves weakening banking rules risks repeat of 2008 crisis
Radical shake-up to unleash risk-taking in the name of growth would be a mistake, says Andrew Bailey Business live – latest updates The governor of the Bank of England has warned the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, against a radical watering-down of City banking rules because it would risk repeating
Read MorePM call with Prime Minister Carney of Canada: 11 August 2025
Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to the Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney this afternoon. HM GovernmentSource
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The Spirit of Locarno: Foreign Secretary’s speech, August 2025
Foreign Secretary David Lammy delivered a speech on the spirit of the Locarno Treaties at the Diplomacy Day event of the Locarno Film Festival while in Switzerland. 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
Read MoreBritish investment boost in Ukraine to benefit both countries
British investment boost in Ukraine to support security and prosperity of both countries. HM GovernmentSource
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