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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Tell us: what would you like to see on a redesigned bank note?
Banknotes issued by the Bank of England are being redesigned. We’d like to hear your suggestions for a new theme 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
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UK inflation falls to 3.4%, complicating Bank of England’s interest rate task
Annual drop in May but policymakers still almost certain to hold rates at 4.25% on Thursday Inflation in the UK fell to 3.4% last month as shop prices declined, complicating the Bank of England’s interest rates decision on Thursday. Policymakers are still almost certain to hold interest rates
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Top apprenticeship employers celebrated for 2025
Large and small companies recognised for their apprenticeship programmes, creating opportunities and driving growth. HM GovernmentSource
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MHRA approves nogapendekin alfa inbakicept to treat adult patients with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today, 4 July 2025, approved nogapendekin alfa inbakicept (Anktiva) for adults with BCG-unresponsive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer, where the disease re… HM GovernmentSource
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Environment Agency completes £75m flood scheme in Essex
The Environment Agency has completed a £75 million project to reduce the risk of flooding at Canvey Island in Essex. HM GovernmentSource
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Multi-agency terror response put to the test
Exercise Merlin tested multi-agency terror response at Sellafield, showcasing strong coordination, leadership, and interoperability in a realistic scenario. HM GovernmentSource
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New plan to kickstart onshore wind revolution
Onshore wind strategy published as part of mission to become a clean energy superpower. HM GovernmentSource
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Scottish Secretary: Scotland must not miss out on nuclear opportunities
Scotland is becoming globally isolated on nuclear power – missing out on much needed skilled jobs and economic growth – because of the Scottish Government’s ideological stance on nuclear power. HM GovernmentSource
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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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