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UK economic growth slows amid uncertainty over upcoming budget
The pace of economic growth in the UK slowed in September, as concerns about the government’s upcoming budget weighed on business activity, according to a preliminary estimate from the widely tracked PMI (Purchasing Managers’ Index). The UK PMI “flash” composite output index, which measures business activity in both the servicesContinue Reading
Rachel Reeves speech disrupted by heckler as she sets out approach to economy
Rachel Reeves has said Labour is “not a party of protest” as her keynote conference speech was disrupted by hecklers. In her first conference speech as Chancellor, Ms Reeves received applause and a standing ovation as she began. But shortly afterwards a protester was hauled out while complaining about theContinue Reading
Protester grabbed by neck and thrown out of Labour conference | News
A protester who heckled Rachel Reeves during her Labour Party conference speech was grabbed by the neck and hauled out of the venue on Monday, 23 September. The heckler shouted about the sale of arms to Israel before security removed him from the hall. “I thought we were voting forContinue Reading
Revealing the long-lost secrets of the real First World War – more than 3,000 years ago
Archaeologists are revealing the long-lost secrets of the real First World War – a series of conflicts that unfolded across much of Europe, the Mediterranean, North Africa and the Middle East some 32 centuries ago. New research published on Monday reveals how two substantial armies from two different parts ofContinue Reading
Strictly star Nick Knowles shares health update after ‘painful’ arm injury
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Strictly Come Dancing’s Nick Knowles has shared a health update after injuring his arm. TheContinue Reading
F1 LIVE: Verstappen threatens to quit after defeat as Hamilton falls ill
Max Verstappen has threatened to walk away from Formula One after being handed a community service order at the Singapore Grand Prix. The Red Bull star was given the sanction after swearing in his pre-race press conference, prompting him to hardly speak in protest following his second-place finish. Speaking onContinue Reading
UK SMEs remain optimistic, with growth plans driven by AI and customer focus
Optimism among the UK’s SMEs has risen for the third consecutive year, according to new research from American Express. Nearly 70% of business leaders are confident about their future, up from 67% in 2023 and 65% in 2022. The biggest boost in sentiment came from micro enterprises (1-9 employees), whereContinue Reading
Prudential invests up to £263m in climate transition as framework launched
Prudential has launched a framework for climate transition funding and committed to up to 350 million US dollars (£263 million) of investments. The London-listed insurance giant said it is particularly focused on looking at emerging markets in relation to financing related to the climate transition. The company told shareholders onContinue Reading
Labour conference live: Rachel Reeves to vow ‘no return to austerity’ as unions debate ‘new deal for working people’
Angela Rayner tears up as she opens Labour conference as deputy prime minister Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email The chancellor is set to join the primeContinue Reading
Archaeologists finally solve mystery behind oldest tombstone in US belonging to English knight
The oldest known tombstone in the US belonged to an English knight and likely came from Belgium, according to a new study that sheds more light on trade routes linked to colonial America. Archeologists have known the tombstone belonged to a knight and was set up in 1627 in Jamestown,Continue Reading