2,800 skilled jobs in Wales and North West as CCUS industry grows
800 more good jobs unlocked for workers across North Wales and North West England as Britain’s carbon capture industry goes from strength to strength. HM GovernmentSource
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What quintessentially British images should go on the new banknotes? Our panel has some ideas | Athena Kugblenu and others
The Bank of England is redesigning money with new themes. So how about Lincoln Cathedral, the London Marathon … or wheelie bins? Continue reading… Athena Kugblenu, David Reynolds, Coco Khan, Connor Myers and Henry BonsuSource
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Rail boost for the North: Transpennine upgrade one step closer
Completed upgrades to Church Fenton to York rail line will bring passengers faster trains and more reliable services. HM GovernmentSource
Read MoreGovernment moves to end discriminatory age bands and unfair pay
The Government’s manifesto commitment to deliver a genuine living wage for working people took a step closer today as it set out new considerations for the Low Pay Commission when recommending next year’s National Living Wag… HM GovernmentSource
Read MoreFirst car models approved for £1,500 discount to turbocharge the move to electric
The Electric Car Grant will make owning an electric car cheaper, easier and a reality for thousands more people across the UK. HM GovernmentSource
Read MoreCompanies House confirms identity verification rollout from 18 November 2025
We are phasing in identity verification over 12 months to make things simpler for companies and business owners. HM GovernmentSource
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UK-France treaty targeting illegal crossings comes into force
The treaty provides a legal basis for the groundbreaking UK-France ‘one-in, one-out’ pilot scheme. HM GovernmentSource
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Fall in UK GDP puts focus back on expectations of tax rises in autumn budget
Depressing data comes as Rachel Reeves and her team were daring to hope business confidence was recovering UK economy shrinks unexpectedly in blow to Reeves Business live – latest updates May’s unexpected 0.1% decline in GDP will make depressing reading for Rachel Reeves before a tough budget in
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Rachel Reeves to try to reassure City investors after unexpected UK GDP fall
Chancellor’s Mansion House speech to cite ‘opportunity’ in attempt to shrug off anaemic economic performance Analysis: Fall in UK GDP puts focus back on expectations of tax rises in autumn budget Rachel Reeves will attempt to shrug off the UK’s anaemic economic performance at her Mansion House speech
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UK economy shrinks unexpectedly by 0.1% in blow to Rachel Reeves
May’s fall in GDP fuelled by sharp declines in manufacturing and construction Business live – latest updates Britain’s economy unexpectedly shrank in May, fuelled by sharp declines in manufacturing and construction, in a blow for chancellor Rachel Reeves. The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product fell
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