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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Office for National Statistics has ‘deep-seated’ problems and needs an overhaul
Devereux Review on the UK’s main statistics body also says a revision of past figures may be required The UK’s main statistics body needs a £10m overhaul and its top role split in two after a series of management failings and errors that have plagued the organisation for
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Growing signs of slowdown in UK jobs market, says Bank of England governor
Andrew Bailey warns of ‘significant decline in wage growth in year ahead’ as Bank prepares for interest rates decision Business live – latest updates There are growing signs that the UK jobs markets is slowing as employers respond to higher national insurance contributions (NICs) by cutting hiring and
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Regulator highly critical of charity that shared video supporting Hamas
The Charity Commission has found misconduct and / or mismanagement by trustees in the administration of the Al-Manar Centre Trust and issued the charity with an Order requiring it to take action on its social media use. HM GovernmentSource
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The UK welcomes the Office of the Prosecutor’s continued focus on Darfur: UK Statement at the UN Security Council
Statement by Legal Adviser Colin McIntyre at the UN Security Council meeting on Sudan. HM GovernmentSource
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Lancaster House 2.0: Declaration on Modernising UK-French Defence and Security Cooperation
Declaration on Modernising UK-French Defence and Security Cooperation. HM GovernmentSource
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Prime Minister’s remarks at the UK-France Summit press conference: 10 July 2025
Prime Minister’s remarks at the UK-France Summit press conference today. HM GovernmentSource
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Update on Bradford-on-Avon flood alleviation scheme
The Environment Agency, Wiltshire Council and Bradford-on-Avon Town Council will focus on strengthening community-level flood resilience. HM GovernmentSource
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UK and France agree major deal to crack down on illegal Channel crossings
The Prime Minister and French President Macron agree to return illegal migrants to France. HM GovernmentSource
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Boost for British consumers and Developing Countries
Boost for British consumers and Developing Countries as UK launches new trade measures HM GovernmentSource
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