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Posted by March 8, 2025

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Business secretary signals major shift on electric car policy to…

Posted by March 8, 2025

In a determined effort to retain Nissan’s manufacturing presence in Britain, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has vowed to implement “substantial c

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Joint Statement: Business Secretary and Fujitsu Services Ltd

Posted by March 7, 2025

Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds today (Friday 7 March) met chiefs for Fujitsu in Tokyo to begin talks over the cost of redress for victims of th

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UK foreign secretary backs multilateral defence funding for Europe

Posted by March 7, 2025

UK foreign secretary David Lammy has said that a new multilateral fund will be needed to secure Europe’s defence as he confirmed that Britain is “open to”

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European markets fall and euro soars amid Trump tariff delays

Posted by March 7, 2025

European stock markets have slumped after Donald Trump’s second reversal on tariffs caused deep uncertainty among investors, while the euro was on track for i

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UK house prices fall unexpectedly, says Halifax

Posted by March 7, 2025

UK house prices unexpectedly fell last month as concerns over the sluggish economy outweighed an anticipated rush of people trying to complete purchases before

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UK Treasury ‘plans funding cuts at GB Energy’ in blow…

Posted by March 7, 2025

The UK government is making plans to cut the funding for GB Energy, the state-owned company set up by Labour to drive renewable energy and cut household bills,

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US owner of UK pharmacy chain Boots to be taken…

Posted by March 7, 2025

The US owner of the high street pharmacy chain Boots is to be taken private in a $10bn (£7.8bn) deal that will bring an end to almost a century of trading on p

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UK Treasury eyes spending cuts at GB Energy in blow…

Posted by March 7, 2025

Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the UK energy myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox.The UK Treasury is drawing up plans to cut the fu

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Walgreens: Boots owner to be taken private under $10bn deal

Posted by March 7, 2025

The US owner of high street chemist Boots says it will be taken private in a $10bn (£7.8bn) deal.The move brings to an end nearly a century of trading on publi

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Hundreds of Santander customers in UK hit by banking problems

Posted by March 6, 2025

Santander has fixed the problems affecting its banking services after many customers were left unable to access their accounts.The bank apologised for any “in

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Trump tariffs: US expands exemptions to Canada and Mexico tariffs

Posted by March 6, 2025

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday morning he had had a "colourful" conversation about tariffs in a phone call with Trump.The US president

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