Rachel Reeves needs wider headroom against fiscal rules, ex-Bank of England deputy says
Charlie Bean says slim margin of £10bn means chancellor ‘has to neurotically fine-tune taxes to control OBR forecast’ Business live – latest updates The former Bank of England deputy governor Charlie Bean has urged Rachel Reeves to create much wider headroom against her fiscal rules – a decision
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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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New wave of mums to benefit from 24/7 breastfeeding support
Thousands of mothers and babies will benefit from extended support to breastfeeding services this year. HM GovernmentSource
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Investment for Border Security Command paves way for new crackdown on people smuggling gangs
Criminal networks smuggling migrants on dangerous small boats to be targeted with £100m funding boost HM GovernmentSource
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Every Russian strike is a commitment not to peace, but an attempt to destroy life and liberty in Ukraine: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine. 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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4.2% pay rise for police officers across England and Wales
Government confirms 4.2% pay increase for all police ranks up to chief superintendents. Pay boost will be backed by £120 million funding from the Home Office. HM GovernmentSource
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Brand Scotland Goes To Germany
Young Scottish musicians will help to sell Scotland to Germany on Ian Murray trade trip. HM GovernmentSource
Read MoreMajor law change to criminalise small boat smuggler ads
New offence to target criminal gangs promoting dangerous journeys like Channel crossings to the UK on social media. HM GovernmentSource
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