3 d. ago Andy Burnham stays away from Keir Starmer's Labour conference speech to avoid 'creating a distraction'

The mayor has fuelled rumours of a leadership challenge in recent weeks, but said Keir was the 'right man' to be PM yesterday

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6 d. ago Keir Starmer's digital ID cards could create 'big problem' for pensioners, campaigners warn

Sir Keir Starmer's government has confirmed it will bring in mandatory digital IDs for UK citizens and legal residents to prove their right to work by the end of this Parliament

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1 week ago Sir Keir Starmer makes major new policy announcement and says 'it has created division'

Prime Minister said the 'moment has now arrived' to recognise a Palestinian state

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3 w. ago Russia cuts interest rate to 17% as wartime economy slows while deficit grows

Russia’s central bank is cutting its benchmark interest rate by one percentage point to 17%, a step that could support growth and business activity as the economy slows and the government budget deficit increases

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3 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 12 September: Index near record as miners rally, UK economy fails to grow

New GDP figures today showed the UK failed to grow during July, adding to pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

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3 w. ago UK economy flatlined in July after sharp contraction in manufacturing

The manufacturing sector saw activity fall by 1.3 per cent

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3 w. ago Business news live: Economic growth continues to slow as firms demand ‘no more taxes’ in Budget

Economic and stock market news and latest business and finance updates from Friday

Economics

3 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 12 September: UK economy fails to grow, index nears record

New GDP figures today showed the UK failed to grow during July, adding to pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

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3 w. ago Starmer creates ‘Budget board’ to boost economic growth and keep businesses onside

Starmer’s ‘budget board’ is part of his reset following the resignation of Angela Rayner last week

Economics

3 w. ago Keir Starmer creates ‘Budget board to boost economic growth and keep businesses onside’

Starmer’s ‘budget board’ is part of his reset following the resignation of Angela Rayner last week

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