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Box-office boost for film studios as 40% relief on business rates roll out begins, lasting until 2034 The government has announced a significant boost for the film industry, rolling out a 40%
Bank of England halves growth forecast
Blaming a rise in wholesale energy prices after a cold European winter, the central bank said inflation was on track to reach 3.7% in the third quarter, a development rekindling the cost
UK Front Pages 31/01: Washington Mid-Air Collision Shocks the World
A bright flash lit up the sky over the Potomac River near Washington, D.C., followed by a deafening explosion. In an instant, 67 lives were lost as an American Airlines jet and
Rift in Labour Over Heathrow III
Sadiq Khan has vowed to block any attempt to expand Heathrow, citing risks to Londoners from increased air and noise pollution Rachel Reeves’ vocal support for the expansion of Heathrow Airport has
Reeves hints at Heathrow expansion
Chancellor Rachel Reeves hints at backing Heathrow’s third runway, framing sustainable aviation as key to the UK’s economic growth strategy. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has dropped a significant hint about government backing for
Reeves vows action on growth amid rising debt costs
She told the House of Commons the “economic headwinds” being faced by the UK meant the government had to go “further and faster in our plan to kickstart economic growth”
Reeves Defends China Trip Amid UK Market Woes
Chancellor Reeves has defended her visit to China, emphasising the need to grow the UK economy and raise living standards. Critics question the timing as UK borrowing costs hit a 16-year high
Retailers warn Reeves
Increase in national insurance contributions and national living wage will add to costs, says BRC Large UK retailers including Tesco, Boots, Marks & Spencer and Next have written to Rachel Reeves to
Regulated rail fares to rise by 4.6%
While Rachel Reeves made no reference to train fares in her budget speech, the government said the rise would be “the lowest absolute increase in three years”…reports Asian Lite News Rail fares
Reeves wins over voters
Chancellor hopes extra money for NHS and public services will make it easier to accept higher taxes and slow growth…reports Asian Lite News Rachel Reeves used her budget debut to announce a