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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G7 Foreign Ministers’ statement on Iran and the Middle East
Joint Statement of the G7 Foreign Ministers on Iran and the Middle East HM GovernmentSource
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Graves of four soldiers killed in 1940 identified in France
Four British servicemen who died during World War Two in France have been rededicated, bringing closure to families after more than 85 years. HM GovernmentSource
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Graves of three soldiers killed in Normandy identified
Three soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in 1944 now have named graves at Banneville-la-Campagne War Cemetery in Normandy. HM GovernmentSource
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Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs H.E Musalia Mudavadi met in London on 2 July 2025 and reflected on the new Kenya-UK Strategic Partnership HM GovernmentSource
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Businesses showcase tough justice tech to Government ministers
Thousands of criminals could soon be managed by revolutionary new technology to enhance how the justice system monitors offenders and cuts reoffending. HM GovernmentSource
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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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A new chapter in how we finance development: Baroness Chapman statement
Minister for Development Baroness Chapman delivers UK national statement at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in Seville. HM GovernmentSource
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Reappointment of the Judicial Appointments and Conduct Ombudsman
His Majesty The King has approved the reappointment of Douglas Marshall as the Judcial Appointments and Conduct Ombudsman. HM GovernmentSource
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