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Rachel Reeves to warn the UK must ‘fight’ for economic growth
Chancellor will use keynote speech to signal she wants to face down opponents of developmentFinancial Times - 52m -
Major incident in Somerset after Storm Herminia hits UK
Torrential rain and strong winds have hit parts of the UK throughout Monday, days after Storm Éowyn.BBC News - 1d -
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Power cuts and flood warnings as Storm Herminia hits
About 700 homes are without power and the Met Office is warning of heavy rain across Wales.BBC News - 1d -
One in five UK-listed companies warned on profits in 2024 as costs rise
Proportion is third highest this century and exceeded only by figures in 2001 and 2020Financial Times - 1d -
Ireland and UK clean up after unprecedented Storm Éowyn brings record winds and damage
Emergency crews are cleaning up after a storm bearing record-breaking winds left at least one person dead and more than a million without power across the island of Ireland and ScotlandABC News - 3d -
Drugmakers warn NHS clawback tax is putting UK at a disadvantage
Pharma groups say higher levy will stifle growth of life sciencesFinancial Times - 3d -
Louvre leaky, damaged and overcrowded, warns Paris museum’s director
In leaked memo to culture minister, Laurence des Cars warns some areas not watertight, threatening artworks. The director of the Louvre has warned the French government about leaks, overcrowding ...The Guardian - 5d -
Ousting of CMA chair prompts warnings of interference in UK regulation
Move was part of Labour government’s drive to remove obstacles to economic growthFinancial Times - 6d -
Provision of UK public services disrupted by government buildings ‘left to crumble’
Spending watchdog says maintenance backlog totals £49bn, dominated by schools, NHS and MoD propertiesFinancial Times - 6d -
UK faces terror risk from radicalised ‘loners and misfits’, warns Starmer
PM vows to introduce tougher laws if necessary after Southport killer pleaded guiltyFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio warns of UK ‘debt death spiral’
Sell-off in gilts since Budget suggests market balking at higher borrowing needs, says billionaire investorFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
UK watchdog warns watering down regulation will cause more failures
Financial Conduct Authority chief commits to ‘deep reforms’ on mortgage rules and anti-money laundering checks to help boost economic growthFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
IMF warns on Trump's plans but upgrades UK outlook
Trump's policies could benefit the US, but not the rest of the world, the IMF saysBBC News - Jan. 17 -
UK economy’s 0.1% growth fails to hit forecasts
November expansion is first since August as pressure on chancellor Rachel Reeves to rebuild confidence growsFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
More UK mines needed to secure critical minerals, warns watchdog
Concerns grow about Britain’s vulnerability to global supply chain shocksFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
As L.A. Wildfire Damages Hit $20 Billion Estimate, Insurers Slump
The wildfire may be the costliest disaster in California history.Inc. - Jan. 10 -
UK has enough gas, says network after storage warning
Experts say the UK has enough gas after Centrica said storage levels were "concerningly low".BBC News - Jan. 10 -
UK charity that raised funds for Israeli soldier given warning
Regulator acts over complaints about fundraising activity as trustees fail to explain how IDF individual spent the donationFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
UK presses ahead with gene editing plans despite EU warnings
Environment secretary tells FT that moves to adopt technology are ‘the right thing to do’Financial Times - Jan. 9 -
Civil servant long-term sickness hits post-pandemic high in UK
Ministry of Justice was department with highest average length of absenceFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Cold snap grips UK with amber snow warning and -20C possible overnight
Yellow snow and ice warnings spanning Wednesday and Thursday are in place across the UK.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
UK 10-year borrowing costs hit highest level since 2008
Treasury seeks to reassure markets as gilt sell-off threatens the government’s ability to meet its fiscal rulesFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
The Surgeon General’s Warnings About Alcohol Hit Restaurants at a Tricky Time
The surgeon general’s call to arms about the link between drinking and cancer could strike at a fiscal lifeline for restaurateurs facing falling sales.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
UK long-term borrowing costs hit highest level since 1998
Rising interest costs raise fears about chancellor’s ability to hit revised fiscal rulesFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Next warns of ‘anaemic’ growth after UK Budget tax increases
Retailer says measures will cost it £67mn in current financial year and warns of potentially chilling effect on economyFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Snow and ice warnings remain after floods hit UK
The Met Office says wintry weather is expected to bring icy roads and travel delays across the UK.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Shortage of foster carers causing ‘very real’ UK crisis, Barnardo’s warns
Charity calls on government to launch national campaign amid rise in number of children entering care homes. ‘We’re very glad we’ve done it’: the Liverpool couple who fostered more than 40 ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Rain and snow lead to flooding and disrupt travel in parts of the UK
People have been rescued from flooded homes and stranded cars as a soggy and cold spell continued to disrupt life across parts of the U.K. as more wintry weather was expectedABC News - Jan. 6 -
More snow, ice and rain to hit UK, as flood warnings issued
Rain warnings are in place for southern England and south Wales, with flood warnings issued as snow melts due to milder temperatures.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
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Heavy snow brings widespread disruption across the UK
Heavy snow and freezing rain have brought widespread disruption across the U.K. with several major airports forced to suspend flights and many roads in the north of England unnavigableABC News - Jan. 5 -
UK faces ‘significant risk’ from procurement collusion, CMA warns
Agency is trialling an AI-backed programme that scrapes data to identify bid-riggingFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
Parts of UK disrupted as snow and freezing rain arrive – live
Police report road collisions and warn motorists only to travel if necessary while power cuts affect parts of England and Wales. National Highways warned a “spell of disruptive snow” would spread ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
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UK braces for heavy snow as travellers warned of road and rail disruption
Bitterly cold conditions fuelled by an Arctic blast are sweeping the UK and could result in disruption.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
Problems with UK economy data could be widespread, warns lawmaker
Meg Hillier highlights damaging consequences of under-investment in key forecasting systemsFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Russia warns of severe environmental damage as oil from damaged tankers washes up on beaches
Russian officials have warned of severe environmental damage as thousands of people came out to clean up tons of fuel oil that spilled out of two storm-stricken tankers more than two weeks ago in ...ABC News - Jan. 1 -
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Parts of UK flooded by heavy rain as wild weather continues to disrupt New Year events
Parts of the U.K. have been swamped by heavy rains and powerful winds that disrupted New Year’s celebrationsABC News - Jan. 1
