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UK banks deserve a place in the sun
Third-quarter results underscore their low sensitivity to interest ratesWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
Business and wealthy bear brunt of £40bn tax increases in UK Budget
Markets unsettled by extent of government borrowing as Rachel Reeves boosts spendingBusiness - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
UK Budget spooks bond markets
UK borrowing costs hit the highest level this year after Budget announcements sink inWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Why the UK is failing to catch up with fraudsters
The UK must equip law enforcement to tackle increasingly sophisticated criminals and give victims confidence to reportWorld - Financial Times - October 14 -
EU and UK security is ‘indivisible’, says David Lammy
Foreign secretary joins European meeting to discuss defence co-operation as part of post-Brexit ‘reset’ in relationsWorld - Financial Times - October 14 -
Don’t bet on a taxing outcome for UK gambling companies
Fears that money would flow from the regulated sector has long deterred action against the industryBusiness - Financial Times - October 14 -
Martin Wolf on the UK economy: ‘Why I’m worried’
The FT’s chief economics commentator on how the UK can escape its low-growth trapWorld - Financial Times - October 14 -
Burning rubbish now UK’s dirtiest form of power
Nearly half of waste is now burned for energy, but BBC analysis finds it is as dirty as coal.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
UK to raise bank ringfencing threshold to ‘improve competitiveness’
Wider package of reforms expected ‘as soon as parliamentary time allows’, says ministerBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
UK considering EU-style common charging cable
The EU previously introduced a law requiring new electronic devices to use the same type of cable in 2022.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
Mitie boosted by summer UK riot response
Half-year revenues rose 13% after government used outsourcer to provide additional securityBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
This UK recruitment downturn looks set to last
Tellingly for an industry that thrives on bullishness, green shoots are sparseWorld - Financial Times - October 15 -
The UK should resist calls for infrastructure public ownership
Privatisation is not the solution for every situation but it can be highly effective in many casesWorld - Financial Times - October 15 -
Elizabeth Line wins UK’s Stirling Prize
East-west London railway that came in late and £4bn over budget praised as a ‘triumph of architect-led collaboration’Business - Financial Times - October 16 -
Calipari rooting for Pope, 'perfect' hire for UK
John Calipari said Kentucky made the "perfect" choice when it hired Mark Pope to replace him. "He has a heart for the place and he has an idea of what that is."Sports - ESPN - October 15 -
Surprise fall in inflation to 1.7% paves way for interest rate cuts
September's figure comes two weeks ahead of the Budget and will be used to decide how much benefits will rise in April.Top stories - BBC News - October 16 -
UK government not considering Scottish visa to attract migrants
Sir Keir Starmer has been urged to transfer powers to the Scottish government to help address labour shortages.Top stories - BBC News - October 16 -
Jimmy Lai release is a priority for the UK, says PM
The British citizen and pro-democracy activist is facing trial in Hong Kong for sedition.Top stories - BBC News - October 16 -
Companies curb UK advertising spending ahead of the Budget
Marketing budgets fail to grow for the first time in 14 quarters, trade body findsBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
Energy suppliers plan winter support for UK customers
Groups under pressure to step up measures as government tries to defuse pensioner fuel payments rowBusiness - Financial Times - October 17 -
UK charities launch Middle East Humanitarian Appeal
The Disasters Emergency Committee says the government will match the first £10m raised in donations.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
UK cracks down on Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’
Sanctions include restrictions on six vessels recently identified by the FTBusiness - Financial Times - October 17 -
Woman living in UK for 22 years faces deportation
Amika Brown says she became a British citizen in 2019.Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
Sam Fender announces UK and European tour
The singer-songwriter announces his People Watching tour, which hits the road in in December.Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
No UK apology over slavery at Commonwealth summit
No apology over Britain's historic links to the slave trade at the Commonwealth summit, says 10 Downing Street.Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
Why the cost of insurance is driving UK motorists to distraction
This multi-faceted problem is not for the industry aloneWorld - Financial Times - October 19 -
Yellow warnings in place as Storm Ashley hits
Warnings in Cumbria, Devon and Cornwall are issued for winds gusting up to 60mph (97km/h) and rain.Top stories - BBC News - October 20 -
UK government to launch HS2 review as costs spiral
Transport secretary Louise Haigh says delivery of rail link project has been ‘dire’Business - Financial Times - October 20 -
UK will provide $3bn towards G7 loan for Ukraine
US and Japan only member nations still to clarify their contributions to $50bn packageBusiness - Financial Times - October 21 -
UK public borrowing exceeds official forecast in September
Data comes as chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to raise taxes in next week’s BudgetBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
Paddington Bear given UK passport by Home Office
Government issues specimen document to Peruvian-born character, listing him as ‘Bear’ under its observations. He has been one of the UK’s favourite and most prominent refugees for two-thirds of a ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
UK Considers New Smartphone Bans for Children
A proposed law would tighten up phone bans in schools and limit how tech companies use children’s data, but experts are unconvinced these measures would make kids safer or healthier.Tech - Wired - October 22