A leading construction industry body has warned the prime minister that measures unveiled in the budget will “fatally undermine” family-run companies in the sector, adding to the business backlash facing …
UK TRADE AND BUISNESS
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The Christmas gift to Labour is unlikely to keep on giving with the cost of state borrowing at a high not seen for more than a year. According to Sky …
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UK TRADE AND BUISNESS
Huge shift in interest rate predictions as Bank of England chief says cuts could be more ‘aggressive’
The pound has fallen sharply after the governor of the Bank of England told the Guardian it could become a “bit more aggressive” in cutting interest rates if inflation continues to cool. …
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There is evidence that Labour’s honeymoon with big business is already showing signs of strain as a lobby group warns of a threat to growth if the government presses ahead …
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The UK’s economy grew by 0.6% between April and June as it continued its recovery from the recession at the end of last year. BBC reports today The latest figure …
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Industry leaders urge government to ‘seize the goodwill’ while at critical moment in attracting global investment By Guardian reports Britain’s trade union and manufacturing leaders have warned that major international …
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The big win by Sir Keir Starmer’s party had been forecast and “priced in” by traders and investors, with expectations of a period of stability after years of volatility under …
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The UK’s manufacturing industry has returned to growth and is showing “tentative signs of recovery”, according to a closely-watched survey. Sky says. Both output and new orders increased in March, …
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Microsoft and Vodafone are among the backers of the Building Back Britain Commission, which will be launched at an event attended by Labour’s shadow business secretary, From Sky News discovered. …
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UK TRADE AND BUISNESS
North and Midlands to share £4.7bn local transport fund after HS2 rail leg scrapped
Rishi Sunak says it’s an example of “levelling-up in action” that will empower local leaders but Labour calls it another broken promise for people outside the South. The prime minister …