6 d. ago Rachel Reeves says May’s fall in GDP is ‘disappointing’; Trump tariffs knock markets – business live

Latest economic report shows UK GDP fell by 0.1% in May, following 0.3% fall in April.Full story: UK economy shrinks unexpectedly by 0.1% in blow to Rachel ReevesUS will impose 35% tariffs on Canadian imports, Trump says in letterChancellor Rachel Reeves has described the latest GDP figures as “disappointing”.Following this morning’s news that the UK economy contracted by 0.1% in May, Reeves points to the government’s efforts to support households financially:“Getting more money in people’s pockets is my number one mission. While today’s figures are disappointing, I am determined to kickstart economic growth and deliver on that promise.“The choices we have made in our first year in government have seen us extend the £3 bus fare cap, fund Free School Meals for over half a million more children, press ahead with plans to deliver free breakfast clubs for every child in the country and increase the National Minimum and National Living Wage, giving a pay rise to 3 million workers.“Flatli...

Economics

6 d. ago Rachel Reeves says GDP figures ‘are disappointing’ after UK economy shrinks for second month in a row – business live

Latest economic report shows UK GDP fell by 0.1% in May, following 0.3% fall in April.Full story: UK economy shrinks unexpectedly by 0.1% in blow to Rachel ReevesUS will impose 35% tariffs on Canadian imports, Trump says in letterChancellor Rachel Reeves has described the latest GDP figures as “disappointing”.Following this morning’s news that the UK economy contracted by 0.1% in May, Reeves points to the government’s efforts to support households financially:“Getting more money in people’s pockets is my number one mission. While today’s figures are disappointing, I am determined to kickstart economic growth and deliver on that promise.“The choices we have made in our first year in government have seen us extend the £3 bus fare cap, fund Free School Meals for over half a million more children, press ahead with plans to deliver free breakfast clubs for every child in the country and increase the National Minimum and National Living Wage, giving a pay rise to 3 million workers.“Flatli...

Economics

6 d. ago Rachel Reeves say GDP figures ‘are disappointing’ after UK economy shrinks for second month in a row – business live

Latest economic report shows UK GDP fell by 0.1% in May, following 0.3% fall in April.Full story: UK economy shrinks unexpectedly by 0.1% in blow to Rachel ReevesUS will impose 35% tariffs on Canadian imports, Trump says in letterChancellor Rachel Reeves has described the latest GDP figures as “disappointing”.Following this morning’s news that the UK economy contracted by 0.1% in May, Reeves points to the government’s efforts to support households financially:“Getting more money in people’s pockets is my number one mission. While today’s figures are disappointing, I am determined to kickstart economic growth and deliver on that promise.“The choices we have made in our first year in government have seen us extend the £3 bus fare cap, fund Free School Meals for over half a million more children, press ahead with plans to deliver free breakfast clubs for every child in the country and increase the National Minimum and National Living Wage, giving a pay rise to 3 million workers.“Flatli...

Economics

6 d. ago Rachel Reeves say GDP figures ‘are disappointing’ after UK economy shrinks for second month running – business live

UK GDP falls by 0.1% in May, following 0.3% fall in April.US will impose 35% tariffs on Canadian imports, Trump says in letterFTSE 100 hit record high on ThursdayChancellor Rachel Reeves has described the latest GDP figures as “disappointing”.Following this morning’s news that the UK economy contracted by 0.1% in May, Reeves points to the government’s efforts to support households financially:“Getting more money in people’s pockets is my number one mission. While today’s figures are disappointing, I am determined to kickstart economic growth and deliver on that promise.“The choices we have made in our first year in government have seen us extend the £3 bus fare cap, fund Free School Meals for over half a million more children, press ahead with plans to deliver free breakfast clubs for every child in the country and increase the National Minimum and National Living Wage, giving a pay rise to 3 million workers.“Flatlining growth in May highlights the ongoing pressures facing the UK ec...

Economics

7 d. ago Inside London’s school closures crisis as more than 30 primaries set to shut or merge within weeks

The Standard has found that more than 30 primaries in the capital could shut or merge before September — and that’s just the tip of the iceberg, discovers Jacob Phillips

Events

8 d. ago Government told to fully fund teacher pay rise to prevent school provision cuts

Four education unions have made a ‘united’ call to ministers to provide additional investment to schools for increased staff salaries.

Politics

8 d. ago Good Morning Britain star's future confirmed following huge ITV cuts

ITV's cost-cutting measures have led to major changes in its daytime schedule, putting 220 jobs at risk and bringing big shake-ups to popular shows and presenters.

Politics

8 d. ago Schools ‘bridging gap in Government funding to provide free school meals’

The Government recently announced plans to expand free schools meals to 500,000 more children from next autumn.

Politics

8 d. ago Labour's pledge of 6,500 teachers funded by private school VAT 'lacks coherent plan'

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) said it is 'unclear' how meeting this pledge will ensure there are enough teachers in the right areas.

Society

8 d. ago Good Morning Britain star Richard Arnold's future revealed amid huge cuts at ITV

Cost-cutting measures at ITV have resulted in a huge change for its daytime scheduling as 220 jobs are at risk and hit shows and presenters are facing a major shakeup

Politics

1 week ago Scotland's Railway Community Fund launched at Motherwell school

The new initiative reflects Network Rail’s commitment to building stronger, more resilient communities.

Politics

2 w. ago Danish women to face conscription as Europe faces Russia attack 'in three years'

Danish women will now face being called up for 11 months of military service through a lottery system, aligning with measures already in place for men following a change in law

Events

2 w. ago All the DWP changes to PIP and UC as measures to drag 150,000 into poverty

Modelling published by the DWP suggests the current measures will push 150,000 more Brits into poverty by 2030 – 100,000 less than the figure associated with the original proposals

Politics

2 w. ago Immigration reforms for ‘complete reset’ to be introduced in Parliament

The legislative measures are the first policy changes to be introduced from the Government’s Immigration White Paper.

Politics

2 w. ago Trump administration finds Harvard failed to protect Jewish students, threatens to cut all funding

Harvard University failed to protect Jewish students from harassment, the Trump administration concluded after an investigation, threatening to cut all federal funding from the Ivy League school if it fails to take action

Events

2 w. ago One in seven parents ‘going without’ to pay for school trips

Some parents are working extra hours or selling possessions to help fund school trips for their children, according to Zurich Municipal.

Politics

3 w. ago Funding of Olympic sports a bargaining chip as NCAA seeks antitrust help, AP sources say

College sports leaders seeking antitrust and other protections from Congress have a potential bargaining chip: School assurances that they will provide funding for their increasingly imperiled Olympic programs, by far the biggest pipeline of talent for Team USA

Economics

3 w. ago Five central London schools in mergers as falling pupil numbers devastate school finances

Five schools to become just two in Westminster as school closures continue to mount in capital

Politics

3 w. ago Parents launch fundraiser in bid to save London private school closing due to VAT pressures

Families devastated after Bishop Challoner School announces closure at the end of academic year

Economics

3 w. ago Change measurement of school funding amid falling pupil numbers – ex

Former education secretary Damian Hinds pointed out that many running costs for schools remain the same despite fewer pupils.

Politics