NEW ‘RESTRICTION ZONES’ TO BOOST PROTECTION FOR VICTIMS
New restriction zones will curb the freedoms of the most serious sexual and violent offenders by ‘locking’ them into specific areas where necessary. 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
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Energy bills cut for communities helping electrify Britain
People living near pylons to get £2,500 off electricity bills over 10 years, as smart meter plans are unveiled to give consumers better rights and compensation HM GovernmentSource
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Exchange of letters between the Prime Minister and Rushanara Ali MP
Exchange of letters between the Prime Minister and Rushanara Ali MP. HM GovernmentSource
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Reeves 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
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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
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Radical watering-down would risk repeating mistakes that led to 2008 crisis, 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 the mistakes that
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UK highlights importance of sustainability ahead of COP30
The British Ambassador to Guatemala, Juliana Correa, participated in a workshop with representatives of government and private sector to stress the need to achieve an ambitious COP30. HM GovernmentSource
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The UK encourages all parties to remain committed to prioritising security, growth and prosperity across the region: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Statement by Caroline Quinn, UK Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council meeting on West Africa and the Sahel. HM GovernmentSource
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New chief executive appointed at UKHSA
Professor Susan Hopkins is appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). HM GovernmentSource
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