Britain remains trapped in poor economic policy | Letters
Readers respond to Randeep Ramesh’s article on the flaws in Labour’s approach to the economy Randeep Ramesh certainly tackles a worthwhile and complex modern economic policy conundrum (Labour could find the money it wants without raising taxes. This is austerity by amnesia, 29 June). But his opinion that
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‘David Attenborough on a tenner’: Guardian readers’ ideas for new banknotes
Bank of England has asked public for views before first major redesign of banknotes in more than 50 years Banknotes issued by the Bank of England are to have a major redesign for the first time in more than 50 years. Historic figures such as Winston Churchill and
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Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.25% and welcomes US-UK trade deal – as it happened
Bank policymakers split 5-2-2 over this month’s interest rate decision UK interest rate cut: what does it mean for mortgages and savings? Federal Reserve warns of inflation and jobs risks amid Trump’s erratic trade strategy Trump expected to announce framework of UK trade agreement, sources say Sweden’s central
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Sweeper Hire and Hoses boss Philip Liley gets suspended sentence
Exeter man tried to hide tons of illegal waste kept on leased land by pushing it into the trees and spreading it across the ground. HM GovernmentSource
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New phonics-inspired framework to boost standards for children
New writing framework published to build a nation of confident writers as part of the government’s Plan for Change. HM GovernmentSource
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Post Office Minister responds to Horizon IT Inquiry report
Gareth Thomas spoke to Parliament after report outlined scandal’s human impact and looking at the redress schemes which have been put in place in response. HM GovernmentSource
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New study provides major boost for mine water heat revolution
New study shows 87% of coalfield boreholes succeed, busting myths around drilling risks and boosting confidence in mine water heat for green energy. HM GovernmentSource
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Cameroon celebrates forest hero and Chevening scholars
The British High Commission in Yaoundé honoured Dr Cécile Ndjebet, the first-ever Kew International Medalist and a trailblazing forest and climate activist. HM GovernmentSource
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Major progress at York Central as new travel routes open to the public
Residents and visitors can now enjoy safer, greener and more attractive journeys into York city centre as new travel routes through the York Central development open. HM GovernmentSource
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Green light for over 50 road and rail upgrades supporting over 39,000 new homes and 42,000 jobs
Commuters and businesses to benefit from quicker journeys as more than 50 road and rail upgrades are agreed. HM GovernmentSource
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