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Pressure eases on Rachel Reeves as UK economy grows by…
The UK economy grew by 0.1% in November, reversing a 0.1% drop in the previous month and easing pressure on embattled chancellor Rachel Reeves.The rise in activ
UK economy’s 0.1% growth fails to hit forecasts
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.The UK economy grew 0.1 per cent in
UK economy grows for first time in three months
Chancellor Rachel Reeves reiterated her pledge to go "further and faster" to improve economic growth in order to boost living standards, declaring it was the "n
Fall in UK trade with EU should spur rewrite of…
A slump in trade with the EU should spur ministers to negotiate a fundamental rewrite of post-Brexit rules to more closely align the UK with Brussels, a leading
What’s the secret to Denmark’s happy work-life balance?
Mr Wiking is another Dane who cites the concept of bosses trusting their employees to do the right thing. He uses the example of staff at the Tivoli Gardens amu
UK government advances growth mission overseas by strengthening links with…
Minister Stephen Doughty to visit Spain and Portugal to reset relationships and advance opportunities for investment and growth with European partners T
Ministers pledge record £410m to support UK nuclear fusion energy
The UK government has promised a record £410m investment in nuclear fusion which could help construct a world-leading fusion power project on the site of an ol
Storm Darragh: Holyhead ferries resume after six-week port closure
Claudia Howard, who owns the Boathouse Hotel, said she had taken a "substantial hit"."We've had 147 bookings cancelled. If you take an average of £100 a night,
Borrowing costs fall and pound rises after inflation surprise
Analysts said the ease in inflation would give the Bank of England more leeway to consider additional rate cuts to support the economy.Investors on Wednesday in
UK Government funds more than 100 AI trials to boost…
Bakers, farmers and road workers are to test artificial intelligence (AI) that could turbocharge productivity under a new multi-mi
UK inflation: Why a small drop matters to you
A marginal dip in the headline rate of inflation would not normally determine much, if anything.Inflation rising at 2.5% rather than 2.6% does not change much i
The DE&I Backlash: Why Silence Isn’t an Option for UK…
There was a time not too long ago when many companies spoke about diversity loudly, showed off their DE&I initiatives, and most brands were keen to create c
