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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The Government of Israel’s decision to further escalate its military operations in Gaza is wrong: 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 Gaza. HM GovernmentSource
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Joint statement delivered by Ambassador Samuel Žbogar, Slovenian Permanent Representative to the UN, on behalf of Denmark, France, Greece, Slovenia and the United Kingdom. HM GovernmentSource
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WTO General Council July 2025: UK Statements
Statements delivered by Kumar Iyer, the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, 22 – 23 July 2025 at the World Trade Organization in Geneva. 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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£15 million refurbishment on Boston’s Grand Sluice begins
Environment Agency begins refurbishing the Grand Sluice, which protects properties from flooding, supports navigation and helps with water supply. HM GovernmentSource
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Foreign criminals to face immediate deportation
Foreign criminals will for the first time face immediate deportation after sentencing as the Government strengthens border security through the Plan for Change. HM GovernmentSource
Read MoreHistoric Hillsborough Castle to host high-level international meeting on Western Balkans
Northern Ireland’s historic Hillsborough Castle will provide the backdrop for a foreign ministers’ meeting on the Western Balkans later this year. HM GovernmentSource
Read MoreStatement on the Women’s Economic Empowerment event at Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai
Event forms part of programme of collaboration under UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement HM GovernmentSource
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