New Chair and members of the Joint Nature Conservation Committee appointed
Dr David Cooper named as new Chair; Professor Tom Meagher reappointed and Professor Julia Jones confirmed as new member HM GovernmentSource
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UK-East Africa trade forum to kickstart investment
UK hosts first-ever forum dedicated to trade and investment with East Africa, including announcements on cross-border trade and electric motorbikes. HM GovernmentSource
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Government Taskforce meets on Merseyside to bolster nation’s flood resilience
Flood response capabilities on display at Merseyside fire base HM GovernmentSource
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Latest information and actions from the Department for Education about funding, assurance and resource management, for academies, local authorities and further education providers. HM GovernmentSource
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Bank of England should promise lower interest rates and see off Nigel Farage | Phillip Inman
Rate-setters would fuel growth by clarifying policy and bringing rates low enough to boost growth How can the Bank of England avoid being a loyal and trusted friend to Nigel Farage? That’s easy. It could say the cost of borrowing will tumble over the next year, step by
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Wall Street surges after US and China agree to slash tariffs in 90-day pause – as it happened
Donald Trump has “blinked”, says analyst, at Washington and Beijing cut reciprocal tariffs by 115 percentage points, for 90 days at least China and US agree 90-day pause to trade war initiated by Donald Trump Asked about the details of the new tariffs between the US and China,
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UK savers urged to ‘act now’ before interest rates start falling
Experts say there are competitive products available despite expected Bank of England rate cut Britain’s savers are being urged to “act now” to take advantage of the best rates before they start falling. With a Bank of England interest rate cut on Thursday considered a near-certainty, experts cautioned
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Bigger than expected inflation jump worsens Bank of England dilemma
Bank torn between calls to cut interest rates to boost growth and need to damp down price rises UK inflation jumps higher than expected to 3.5% Business live – latest updates For households across Britain, April was an awful month. Rising energy bills, broadband costs and the sharpest
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Pace of UK interest rate cuts is too rapid, Bank of England chief economist says
Huw Pill says rate cuts could fuel inflation resurgence and urges colleagues to be cautious before making further cuts Business live – latest updates The pace of UK interest rate cuts has been “too rapid” at a time when pay packet increases remain strong and could fuel a
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UK inflation jumps higher than expected to 3.5% amid bills increase
Annual rise last month driven by higher payments for gas, electricity, water and transport in ‘awful April’ Analysis: Bigger-than-expected inflation jump worsens Bank of England dilemma Business live – latest updates Inflation in the UK jumped by more than expected last month to 3.5% – its highest rate
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