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I’m not going to pretend UK-EU reset will be easy - UK PM Starmer

Securing a closer trading relationship with the EU will not be easy but it is possible, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said.

The prime minister will...

Fri, 27/09/2024 - 18:10

Number of UK house sales 5% higher in August than a year earlier

House sales in the UK were 5% higher in August than in the same month the previous year, according to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)...

Fri, 27/09/2024 - 11:40

Irish wholesale prices turn to annual and monthly fall in August

Wholesale prices in Ireland declined in August, data published by the Central Statistics Office showed Friday.

Wholesale prices fell by 1.7% on-year in August, compared...

Fri, 27/09/2024 - 11:21

UK car production falls but sector ’optimistic about return to growth’

Car production fell last month, continuing a trend seen across the year, new figures show.

The number of cars built in UK factories was 8.4% lower...

Thu, 26/09/2024 - 09:47

Keir Starmer to promise ’global leadership’ in UN General Assembly speech

Prime Minister Keir Starmer will address world leaders at the UN General Assembly and woo US business chiefs as his visit to New York continues.

The...

Thu, 26/09/2024 - 09:43

UK wants to expand defence cooperation with Germany

UK Foreign Minister David Lammy has expressed London’s intention to expand cooperation in the defence sector with Germany and the other European partners in view...

Thu, 26/09/2024 - 06:40

Consumer morale down amid ‘negative publicity’ surrounding UK economy

UK consumer confidence declined in September, a tracker released on Thursday showed, setting the stage for a possibly ‘turbulent few months’ for retailers.

According to...

Thu, 26/09/2024 - 05:06

UK PM says has ‘long believed in borrowing to invest’

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he has ‘long believed in borrowing to invest’, which can act as a ‘catalyst’ for private investment.

During a visit...

Wed, 25/09/2024 - 20:55

UK Labour conference backs call to reverse winter fuel payment cut

The UK government has been urged to reverse its controversial decision to cut winter fuel allowance for many pensioners after a strong message was sent...

Wed, 25/09/2024 - 13:38

GB Energy announcement welcomed as UK PM urged to ‘accelerate’ action

The announcement of GB Energy being based in Aberdeen has been welcomed, as ministers were urged to ‘accelerate’ the creation of the agency.

Keir Starmer used...

Wed, 25/09/2024 - 11:33

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