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Warning of UK slowdown despite August pick-up
The economy grew by 0.2% but there is a warning that the "broader picture" is one of "slowing growth".59 minutes ago - United Kingdom -
Business - CNBC
UK economy returns to growth as Labour tees up all-important budget
The U.K. economy returned to growth in August following two consecutive months of stagnation, providing a slight boost for the Labour government.1 hour ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - BBC News
Northern Lights shimmer over UK in stunning photos
Stunning images are captured from Scotland to as far south as Kent - and those in northern areas may get another glimpse on Friday night.1 hour ago - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
UK economy grew 0.2% in August
Figure comes as chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares Labour government’s first Budget this month2 hours ago - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
UK housebuilders to be given deadline to fix dangerous cladding
Government will say developers must start work on unsafe tower blocks within 18 months5 hours ago - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
CEOs waver over flying in for UK investment summit
Lack of detail and out-of-office replies to queries leave some business leaders questioning attendance on October 145 hours ago - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
Wealthy people leaving UK is hurting arts funding, sector warns
Institutions and charities say some backers plan to relocate because of proposed tax changes5 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
Accounting firm RSM in talks to combine UK and US businesses
Rare transatlantic deal aims to remove ‘barriers’ to serving mid-market companies across borders5 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Entertainment - ABC News
A chilling nonfiction thriller about nuclear war is up for the UK's Baillie Gifford book prize
A chilling, thriller-like account of how a nuclear war might unfold and books by two award-winning novelists are among finalists for Britain’s leading nonfiction book prize8 hours ago -
World - ABC News
A chilling nonfiction thriller about nuclear war is up for the UK's Baillie Gifford book prize
A chilling, thriller-like account of how a nuclear war might unfold and books by two award-winning novelists are among finalists for Britain’s leading nonfiction book prize8 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
UK-linked firms suspected of busting Russia sanctions
The government is investigating 37 companies - but has yet to hand out any fines, the BBC discovers.9 hours ago - Russia -
Business - Financial Times
UK executives dump shares on fears of Labour capital gains tax raid
Public filings show disposals have doubled in wake of election and ahead of crunch Budget10 hours ago - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
Brown bear in Kent recovering well after UK-first brain surgery
Conservation trust says Boki ‘not out of the woods’ yet but doing well after operation to drain buildup of fluid. A brown bear that underwent brain surgery in the first operation of its kind in the ...10 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
BBC Weather fault forecasts hurricanes across world
"Don't be alarmed folks," says weather presenter Matt Taylor after a data glitch on the site.13 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Labour’s workers’ rights bill: a ‘sea change’ for UK employment?
Ministers claim the reforms are ‘pro-business’ but companies remain uneasy over the effect on hiring and costs15 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
Ex-Darktrace head Poppy Gustafsson named UK investment minister
Appointment comes ahead of international investment summit15 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
Reeves weighs capital gains tax increase to help plug UK’s Budget gap
Treasury models impact of changes, but rules out ‘exit tax’ on those who leave Britain to avoid being hit15 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Cheapest UK mortgage deals hit by rise in government borrowing costs
Barclays pulls best-priced home loan rate with other lenders set to follow suit16 hours ago - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
How to get UK university spinouts out of the ‘valley of death’
Proof-of-concept funding is alarmingly scarce but can drive up the successful development of innovative ideas17 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
‘Lighter touch’ process for dismissals planned under UK workers’ bill
Government concession follows fierce lobbying from business groups17 hours ago - United Kingdom -
World - ABC News
Zelenskyy meeting UK and NATO leaders as he seeks support for Ukraine's peace plan
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived at 10 Downing St. in London.18 hours ago - Ukraine -
World - ABC News
UK's new Labour government unveils overhaul of workers' rights
Britain’s new Labour government has unveiled a slew of new rights for workers, including more generous rules for sick pay and parental leave and major restrictions on certain precarious employment ...19 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Robert Jenrick rejects claim Tory MPs put him in final two for leadership ballot by mistake – UK politics live
Jenrick says he thinks Tory MPs voted for ‘the best placed people to lead this party forward’. Robert Jenrick , one of the final two Tory leadership candidates, is delivering a speech in London. ...21 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
Five takeaways from UK employment rights bill
Labour meets manifesto pledge to release package within 100 days of taking office but leaves big decisions for later21 hours ago - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
Liontrust chief warns uncertainty over tax changes in UK Budget hurting investment
Asset manager posts another quarter of net outflows amid ‘challenging’ conditionsYesterday - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
Will the UK ‘give up’ Gibraltar next? In Spain, we’re more worried about Brexit’s absurdities | María Ramírez
Ignore warnings of the Rock following the Chagos Islands – new border checks are more of a threat to livelihoods in the territory and beyond. A few hours after the British government announced that ...Yesterday - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
‘I am physically here, but mentally in Gaza,’ says lecturer now living in UK
With 120 Palestinian academics killed since 7 October, the Council for At-Risk Academics faces unprecedented demand for help. For Amani Ahmed, her new life with her family in Edinburgh, studying ...Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
UK firm GSK to pay $2.2bn over Zantac cancer claims
The UK-based firm has reached agreements with law firms representing about 80,000, or 93%, of claimants.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
UK ministers fire starting gun on landmark worker rights reform
Government softens proposal for day one protection from unfair dismissal as it sets out flagship packageYesterday - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
Reeves rules out ‘exit tax’ for wealthy people leaving UK
Chancellor urged to bring in expatriation charge in order to avoid increasing UK capital gains levy in BudgetYesterday -
World - The Guardian
Former foreign policy adviser to three UK PMs appointed as UN aid chief
Tom Fletcher becomes sixth Briton in a row to take up post despite calls for it to be subject to open competition. A former foreign policy adviser to three prime ministers including Gordon Brown ...Yesterday - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
Tories shocked at Cleverly exit while Labour MP says Badenoch-Jenrick contest is a ‘gift’ – UK politics live
Audible gasps as apparent frontrunner is eliminated while political rivals are gleeful. Bookmakers have cut the odds on Kemi Badenoch becoming next Tory leader because there has been a surge of ...Yesterday - United Kingdom -
Tech - ABC News
A rare comet brightens the night skies in October
A rare, bright comet will be visible in October, clear skies permittingYesterday