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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MMO grants coastal protection marine licences
Storm headwall, coastal erosion protection and flood defences feature in the latest marine licences granted by MMO Marine Licensing team. HM GovernmentSource
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Bronte Country to become country’s newest National Nature Reserve
Bradford Pennine Gateway National Nature reserve launched, creating huge boost for countryside access HM GovernmentSource
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UK Government Overseas Network to Sell Scotland Around the World
Scottish Secretary drives forward Brand Scotland with new campaign fund. HM GovernmentSource
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Parents of teens reminded to extend Child Benefit claim online
Parents of 16 to 19 year olds can go online to extend their Child Benefit claim to guarantee payments in September. HM GovernmentSource
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British Ambassador meets with Minister of Defence
Ambassador Juliana Correa met with the Minister of Defence of Guatemala Henry David Saenz on May 9. HM GovernmentSource
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Why studying economics is so important | Letters
David Redshaw and Andrew Webb respond to an article by the bank of England’s Clare Lombardelli Clare Lombardelli is right about the problems of economics teaching (‘It’s pretty bad’: Bank of England top official on the lack of female economics students, 5 May), and it’s illustrated right there
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Mood-boosting rate cut is a fillip for Reeves but leaves future uncertain
Split in Bank of England votes muddies waters as to direction of monetary policy in coming months UK interest rates fall to 4.25% as Bank of England announces a quarter-point cut Explainer: what does it mean for mortgages and savings? Business live – latest updates Thursday’s interest rate
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Bank of England backs scheme to put more economics teachers into state schools
Initial training to be offered in north-west England, as report shows disparities in access to the subject The Bank of England is backing a drive to put more economics teachers into state schools, as a report has revealed young people from disadvantaged backgrounds are the least likely to
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MHRA approves first UK treatment for congenital thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (cTTP)
As with all products, the MHRA will keep its safety under close review. HM GovernmentSource
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