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UK economy returned to growth in August
The UK economy returned to growth in August as manufacturers and retail businesses had a "strong" month, official figures show.The economy expanded by 0.2% in t
UK economy returns to growth in boost to Rachel Reeves…
The UK economy returned to growth in August after flatlining for two months, in a boost for the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, before the autumn budget.The Office f
UK economy grew by 0.2% in August, official figures show
The UK's economy grew by 0.2% in August, according to official figures.The slight rise in gross domestic product (GDP) – which is intended as a
UK business owners fast track exit plans amid fears of…
Business owners in the UK have fast-tracked their exit plans over the past year, research has shown, which comes amid fears of an increase in capital gains tax
Dozens of UK-linked firms suspected of busting Russian oil sanctions
The government is investigating 37 UK-linked businesses for potentially breaking Russian oil sanctions - but no fines have been handed out so far, the BBC can r
Rural England Prosperity Fund Grants open for Bedford Borough community…
Bedford Borough Council is delighted to announce the opening of a new round of grant funding for community organisations based in rural areas. The Rural England
Pension changes: How you could be affected
Getty ImagesThere is growing speculation that the way pensions are taxed could be changed in the Budget.Chancellor Rachel Reeves says she needs to find £22bn a
Business schools see ‘significant’ drop in overseas applications
UK business schools have reported “concerning” declines in postgraduate international applications following the introduction of “challenging” governmen
Council of Nations tackles challenge of UK power-sharing
ReutersSir Keir Starmer and John Swinney met at the talks in EdinburghSir Keir Starmer has chaired the first-ever meeting of a new Council of the Nations and Re
Ex-Darktrace CEO Poppy Gustafsson appointed UK investment minister
The co-founder of the £4bn British tech firm Darktrace, Poppy Gustafsson, has been appointed as the government’s new investment minister.Darktrace, the liste
New investment minister to spearhead bolstered Office for Investment
Former Darktrace CEO Poppy Gustafsson OBE appointed as Minister for Investment ahead of inaugural International Investment Summit New minister to s
Ikea says cutting prices ‘remains a priority’ after UK sales…
Ikea has said price cutting “remains a priority” after sales at its UK business fell last year as hard-pressed shoppers cut spending on furniture and home i
