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Eluned Morgan sworn in as first minister of Wales after Senedd vote

Eluned Morgan has been sworn in as the new First Minister of Wales, the third leader of the country this year.

She succeeds Vaughan Gething, who...

Tue, 06/08/2024 - 11:23


TOP NEWS: UK construction sector growth surpasses expectations

The UK’s construction sector expanded at its fastest pace in 26 months, according to new data on Tuesday.

The headline S&P Global UK construction purchasing managers’...

Tue, 06/08/2024 - 09:50


Ireland service sector continues to grow in July but pace slows

Ireland’s service sector extended its winning streak to almost three-and-a-half years, but the pace of expansion ebbed last month, numbers on Tuesday showed.

The AIB...

Tue, 06/08/2024 - 06:30


TOP NEWS: Higher food sales add bite to UK retail sales in July

UK retail sales recovered in July after falling in June, boosted by higher food sales, figures on Tuesday showed.

According to the BRC-KPMG retail sales monitor,...

Tue, 06/08/2024 - 05:00


Those stoking violence online could face jail, UK PM Keir Starmer says

Anyone whipping up violence online will face ‘the full force of the law’, Keir Starmer has said, as the UK government warned action by social...

Mon, 05/08/2024 - 14:17


TOP NEWS: UK service sector expands following general election

The UK’s service sector expanded in July, with the end of the general election period helping boost confidence, new data from S&P showed on Monday.

The...

Mon, 05/08/2024 - 09:42


MPs demand recall of Parliament as rioting continues across UK

MPs from across the political spectrum have demanded the recall of Parliament in the face of rioting on streets in the UK.

Former home secretary Priti...

Mon, 05/08/2024 - 09:33


Expected demand for new electric cars in UK downgraded

The proportion of new cars expected to be pure electric in the UK this year has been downgraded due to weakening demand from private buyers.

A...

Mon, 05/08/2024 - 09:29


UK Cobra meeting planned after PM Starmer addresses nation amid riots

Downing Street is expected to hold a Cobra emergency response meeting on Monday after ‘thugs’ tried to storm hotels housing asylum seekers on the sixth...

Mon, 05/08/2024 - 06:17


PM Starmer to pitch UK as ‘stable place’ at October trade summit

Ministers are expected to pitch Britain as a ‘stable place to do business’ as they court global investors at a UK-based summit two weeks ahead...

Sun, 04/08/2024 - 08:52


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