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UK ministers outline trade boost hopes as they seek ’reset’ with EU

The UK hopes to revive ‘flatlined’ trade as part of its ambition to reset relations with the EU, according to a business minister.

Douglas Alexander said...

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 12:22

TOP NEWS: Pace of UK construction sector rebound moderates in August

UK construction companies enjoyed a sustained rebound in activity in August, according to data from S&P Global on Thursday, though the pace of this recovery...

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 10:03

UK economic outlook brighter but growth held back by ‘uncertainties’

The UK’s economy is set to grow faster than expected this year – but is not ‘heading into the fast lane’ yet as uncertainties continue...

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 09:09

UK PM acknowledges ‘widespread failings’ found by Grenfell Inquiry

The UK government will ‘carefully consider’ the findings of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry to ‘ensure that such a tragedy cannot occur again’, the UK prime...

Wed, 04/09/2024 - 11:42

Ireland’s unemployment rate ticks down to 4.3% in August

The unemployment rate in Ireland came down in August, data published by the Central Statistics Office showed Wednesday.

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 4.3%...

Wed, 04/09/2024 - 11:38

TOP NEWS: UK service sector continues to recover in August

The recovery of the UK’s service sector gained momentum in August, as data from S&P Global on Wednesday showed that the post-election upturn in business...

Wed, 04/09/2024 - 09:49

UK state pension ‘could rise by more than £400 next year’

The new full state pension in the UK could rise by more than £400 per year, it has been reported.

The Treasury’s internal working calculations, reportedly...

Wed, 04/09/2024 - 06:46

Irish services sector continues healthy growth in August - PMI survey

Ireland’s service economy continued to grow comfortably in August, amid sound domestic and international demand, purchasing managers’ index survey results from S&P Global showed on...

Wed, 04/09/2024 - 06:42

UK Tory MPs prepare for ballot in contest to succeed Sunak as leader

Conservative MPs in the UK will take part in the first round of voting as they select a successor to Rishi Sunak.

The first ballot in...

Wed, 04/09/2024 - 05:43

UK budget looms large after recess as Labour bids for renewed momentum

A new parliamentary session begins in the UK with new MPs still finding their feet in Westminster and seasoned hands looking for a positive way...

Tue, 03/09/2024 - 11:57

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