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UK warns Russia with ‘unprecedented’ sanctions if they invade Ukraine
The Foreign Secretary has announced what she called an “unprecedented” raft of sanctions targeting people and businesses linked to the Kremlin.
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Businesses fear rising inflation could threaten economic recovery
Fears of rising inflation among businesses have hit an all time high and are threatening to stall Britain’s economic recovery.
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Budget 2021: Is this the end of austerity?
What are the details of what Rishi Sunak has promised, and what does it say about the future of the UK economy?
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Are Tories still party of business?
Can the Conservative Party still say it is the party of business? In his speech today, the prime minister promised to tackle the “long-term structural problems of the British economy” and create one with higher wages and higher skills. But just outside the conference hall in and around Manchester, how do small business owners feel…
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Johnson says he has ‘guts’ to tackle problems previous governments have shirked
Boris Johnson told the Conservative Party conference that his government will fix the “long-term structural problems of the British economy”. He distanced himself from previous Conservative administrations, saying he would deal with problems that “no government has had the guts to tackle before”. He also said he would rebalance the country’s “lop-sided” economy, making big…
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Can high-wage economy be delivered?
Faced with an economy battered by the pandemic and an uncertain future, is that kind of rosy confidence realistic?
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Debate: How do we boost workers’ wages and encourage business growth?
We all need a pay rise, the TUC said today as their annual conference got underway. Not just because we might like it, but because it will boost demand in the economy and reward people after more than a decade of falling living standards.
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Revealed: Science Museum signed gagging clause with exhibition sponsor Shell
The Science Museum has signed a gagging clause in its agreement with Shell International to sponsor its climate change exhibition, agreeing to take care not to say anything that could damage the company’s reputation, Channel 4 News has learnt.
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Government has ‘got the balance wrong’ on reopening economy, CBI director-general says
We spoke to Tony Danker, Director-General for the Confederation of British Industry.
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‘This policy is to ensure we’re using our common sense when awarding contracts’, says Labour MP Rachel Reeves
Labour is calling for public bodies to buy British goods, saying it will help kickstart the economy and protect workers rights and conditions.
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Nissan to expand UK electric car production and create thousands of jobs
Japanese car giant Nissan is to build a huge battery plant in the UK and will produce a new model of electric car, with financial support from the government.
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Scotland’s wedding industry reopens
Like many industries covid has hit it hard, with weddings cancelled and many jobs lost.
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Agony for many in hospitality industry as ‘Freedom Day’ postponed
What will keeping the restrictions in England have on businesses like nightclubs, which have already been closed for more than 15 months?
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Post-Brexit: Businesses hit by labour shortages call for Brexit rules to be relaxed
From farms to factories and hospitality to haulage, many industries are warning they won’t be able to bounce back unless Brexit rules on workers are relaxed.
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UK economy set to grow at fastest rate for 70 years but ‘elements of tightening coming through’, says Bank of England governor
The UK is expected to enjoy its strongest economic growth for more than 70 years, as the country begins opening up again after the Covid restrictions.