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Reeves pushes Bank of England to prioritise climate change alongside economic growth
Rachel Reeves is expected to make climate change a core priority for the Bank of England in her first Budget as Chancellor, calling on Governor Andrew Bailey to give environmental concerns the same weight as economic growth. This shift, conveyed in a letter to Bailey on Wednesday, will reintroduce climateContinue Reading
Budget 2024 live: Reeves lays out plan for £35bn in tax hikes and more borrowing in historic speech
Rachel Reeves issues final message ahead of historic autumn Budget Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Sir Keir Starmer is facing off against Rishi Sunak at PMQs before chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver herContinue Reading
What made iconic Aboriginal Australian weapons so deadly finally decoded
A first-of-its-kind study has finally revealed how Indigenous Australians delivered deadly strikes with their two iconic weapons. The research, published in the journal Scientific Reports last week, shows how Aboriginal Australians deployed the kodj and the leangle. Kodj is an indigenous invention that is part hammer, part axe and partContinue Reading
Hugh Grant ‘went crazy’ and did shots with Travis Kelce at Taylor Swift show
Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Hugh Grant has opened up about hanging out with Travis Kelce at Taylor Swift’s Wembley show inContinue Reading
UK shop price inflation falls to three-year low as food prices ease
UK shop price inflation has reached its lowest point in over three years, providing a welcome reprieve for consumers and raising hopes for potential interest rate cuts. According to data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and NielsenIQ, annual shop prices contracted by 0.8 per cent over the year toContinue Reading
Bitcoin surges to $72,000 as investors eye trump election prospects
Bitcoin’s price soared past $72,000 on Tuesday, reaching a six-month high as investors speculated on the outcome of the US presidential race. Trading in New York saw the cryptocurrency climb 3.9 per cent to $72,784.40, edging closer to its record peak of nearly $74,000 set in March. The recent rallyContinue Reading
UK car finance industry faces major disruption as lenders halt deals over commission ruling
In the wake of a landmark Appeal Court ruling, the UK car finance industry is grappling with significant disruption as major lenders temporarily suspend new finance deals. The unexpected decision has placed lenders under greater liability for non-disclosure of commission payments, leading to urgent consultations with regulators and ministers toContinue Reading
GSK sales hampered by slump in demand for key vaccine
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 Drugmaker GSK saw a sharp drop in revenue from its blockbuster Arexvy vaccine in theContinue Reading
What time is the budget today as Rachel Reeves expected to raise minimum wage – latest news
Keir Starmer refuses to rule out raising national insurance contributions Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Rachel Reeves is expected to announce up to £35bn in tax rises as she unveils the first LabourContinue Reading
Aston Martin’s losses narrow amid ramp up in new car models
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 Aston Martin’s losses narrowed in the third quarter, beating analyst forecasts as the luxury automakerContinue Reading