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
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Have you seen a tattooed fish in the River Lea?
The Environment Agency released 1,000 barbel marked with a blue dye last November and are asking anglers to contact them if they catch a barbel with the mark. HM GovernmentSource
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Applications for the UK government’s Chevening Scholarships is now open
Applications for prestigious Chevening Scholarships to study in the UK are open from 5 August to 7 October 2025. HM GovernmentSource
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Guatemalans can apply to the Chevening Scholarship from August 5
Guatemalan students can now apply for a fully funded master’s degree in the UK through the prestigious Chevening Scholarship programme. HM GovernmentSource
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UK house prices rebound as market recovers from June dip
Average price of property rises 0.6% in July to £272,664, says Nationwide House prices in the UK returned to growth last month, as the market recovered from a dip in June after the end of a tax break on stamp duty. The average price of a home rose
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North Sea catering merger set for in-depth investigation
Aramark’s completed purchase of Entier will move to an in-depth Phase 2 investigation after the CMA identified a potential concern. HM GovernmentSource
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Merging radar outputs to improve UK rainfall estimates
New research shows a way to improve rainfall estimates by merging outputs from different types of weather radar. HM GovernmentSource
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Permanent Secretary Office for National Statistics Appointed
Darren Tierney appointed to the role of Permanent Secretary of the Office for National Statistics HM GovernmentSource
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DCMS letter (25 March 2025) to Fried Frank on consent to derogations from 30 January Pre-emptive Action Order
Response to the request for the Secretary of State’s consent under the Public Interest Merger Reference (Telegraph Media Group Ltd) (Pre-emptive Action) Order 2024. HM GovernmentSource
Read MoreBritish High Commissioner Jane Marriott calls on ‘exceptional future leaders’ to apply for Chevening scholarships
Applications for prestigious UK Chevening scholarships for fully funded master’s degrees opened today (5 August) to Pakistani students. HM GovernmentSource
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