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Rachel Reeves backs Heathrow third runway in bid to drive…

Posted by January 29, 2025

Rachel Reeves has confirmed the government will throw its weight behind a third runway at Heathrow, in an upbeat speech setting out her plans for kickstarting t

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WH Smith high street sales fall amid talks to sell…

Posted by January 29, 2025

Carl Cowling, group chief executive said: "The group is in a strong position, and while there is some economic uncertainty, we are confident of another year of

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UK reportedly planning electric car loan subsidies to push sales

Posted by January 29, 2025

The UK government is reportedly considering subsidising purchases of electric vehicles by guaranteeing consumer loans, as it looks at ways to boost sales that a

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Roman Abramovich could owe UK £1bn in unpaid tax

Posted by January 29, 2025

James Oliver, Harriet Agerholm and Will DahlgreenBBC News and File on 4 InvestigatesBBCSanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich could owe the UK up to £1bn

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UK ministers plan to subsidise EV loans to drive sales

Posted by January 29, 2025

Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the Electric vehicles myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox.UK ministers are drawing up plans to subs

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Can Rachel Reeves boost the UK’s weak economic growth?

Posted by January 29, 2025

The chancellor will on Wednesday declare that the UK’s low growth “is not our destiny” in a speech pledging to bolster the country’s economic potential.

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Nearly half of schools give families financial help, teachers say

Posted by January 29, 2025

Assembly is one of the highlights of the school day, and the music is loud and joyous. Mrs Booth describes it as a lesson for "the mind, body and soul" and the

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UK to inject £20mn into rocket maker Orbex

Posted by January 29, 2025

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.The UK government will inject £20m

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Reeves plans to create ‘Silicon Valley’ between Oxford and Cambridge

Posted by January 28, 2025

Rachel Reeves is unveiling plans to create “Europe’s Silicon Valley” between Oxford and Cambridge as she stakes the government’s success on kickstarting

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‘Europe’s Silicon Valley’ at heart of government’s growth plans, Rachel…

Posted by January 28, 2025

Rachel Reeves will unveil Labour's plans to grow the UK economy on Wednesday, warning it "will not come without a fight".The chancellor is expecte

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Money blog: Much-loved chocolate bar returning to shelves; KFC rival…

Posted by January 28, 2025

By Jess Sharp, Money bloggerStrippers, mistresses and damsels in distress - that's how women have been depicted in some of

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Santander’s UK chair William Vereker resigns after rift with Ana…

Posted by January 28, 2025

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Santander’s UK chair William Vere

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