British High Commission Malé donates first aid gear to MACL
The British High Commission in Malé donated First Aid Training equipment to Maldives Airport Company Ltd to strengthen its emergency response capabilities. HM GovernmentSource
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Pets for heroes: new measures to transform military housing into family homes
Armed Forces families will benefit from new freedoms to keep pets, decorate and personalise their houses, and run businesses from home. HM GovernmentSource
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PM statement on the Israeli government’s decision to further escalate its offensive in Gaza: 8 August 2025
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's statement on the Israeli government’s decision to further escalate its offensive in Gaza. HM GovernmentSource
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Captain (Aqeed) Ahmed Al Badi receives Alexander Dalrymple Award
Head of the Oman National Hydrographic Office recognised for his contributions to hydrography by being awarded the 2025 Alexander Dalrymple Award HM GovernmentSource
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The Guardian view on Trump’s crypto push: Britain is right to say no to digital currency politics | Editorial
As the US president’s family profits from private money, the Bank of England is showing necessary leadership by rejecting the hype Hype too often influences policymakers when it comes to regulating markets. So it was reassuring to hear Andrew Bailey, the governor of the Bank of England, resist
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IMF warns on risks to global economy amid tariff trade shock – as it happened
Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as economists say ‘risks to the global economy remain firmly to the downside’ amid Donald Trump’s trade war Donald Trump is in the UK, and by the looks of it he has been talking to someone with an interest
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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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Bank of England forecast to cut interest rates amid rising unemployment and Trump tariffs
City predicts quarter-point drop to 4% when MPC meets on Thursday Bank of England policymakers are widely expected to cut interest rates this week to prevent the economy sliding backwards amid rising unemployment and the hit to global trade from Donald Trump’s fresh round of import tariffs. City
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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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
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