4 d. ago 'That's a daft question if ever I heard one' First Minister Eluned Morgan snaps in Senedd clash

Wales' First Minister Eluned Morgan has told Plaid Cymru's leader Rhun ap Iorwerth when questioned about welfare cuts in Wales. Rhun ap Iorwerth asked her whether she, as Welsh Labour leader, or the Prime Minister, would determine how Welsh MPs would vote when the hugely controversial measures go to a Commons vote. Mrs Morgan told him it was a "daft" question.

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5 d. ago New report reveals major sporting events delivered £230 million boost to London’s economy, attracting over 200 million global viewers

New report reveals major sporting events delivered £230 million boost to London’s economy, attracting over 200 million global viewers  london.gov.uk

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6 d. ago China lowers minimum amount for tax refunds for tourists to boost spending

China has lowered the minimum amount tourists spend to get tax refunds as part of measures to boost consumption as its economy comes under pressure during a trade war between Beijing and Washington

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1 week ago Ministers move to axe early public consultation phase for infrastructure schemes

Ministers insist that forthcoming amendments to flagship planning reforms will protect community input and boost the economy.

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1 week ago Spain to reach NATO's spending goal of 2% of GDP on defense this year

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Spain will meet NATO’s defense spending target this year as pressure grows on the eurozone’s fourth-largest economy and NATO laggard to boost its military expenditure

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1 week ago Nigel Farage's Reform UK party would win a General Election held now, poll shows

The More in Common polling of over 16,000 voters suggests Labour could lose 246 MPs, including 10 Cabinet ministers, with major losses in the so-called red wall

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3 w. ago Voices: Strong GDP growth is unexpected good news for Rachel Reeves – but there’s a ‘but’

The boost to the British economy froma jump in exports to the US will be short-lived – thanks to Trump’s trade war over tariffs, says James Moore

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3 w. ago GDP jump offers Rachel Reeves some light as UK enters Trump tariff tunnel

Growth defied forecasts that chancellor had hobbled economy, but trade war casts long shadowUK economy far exceeds forecasts to grow 0.5%Business live – latest updatesEarlier this year Rachel Reeves was being written off for having jeopardised Britain’s economy. The chancellor’s tax-raising autumn budget had sapped business investment, spooked the financial markets and put the jobs market at risk.The latest official figures showing stronger-than-expected economic growth of 0.5% in February will therefore come as a boost for the embattled chancellor, in a sign that the economy was in better health than her critics claimed. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago UK economy surges 0.5% in February in surprise boost for Rachel Reeves

However, City economists warned that the spurt could be short-lived as the impact of higher tariffs and business taxes kick in

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3 w. ago UK economy surges 0.5% in February in major boost for Rachel Reeves

The surprise growth was driven by a big bounce back in industrial output, which was up by 1.5%

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3 w. ago UK economy grew by 0.5% in February in boost to Rachel Reeves

The UK economy grew by 0.5 per cent in February in a boost to Labour following several months of almost flatlining, with the Office for National Statistics pointing to “widespread growth” across multiple sectors.

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3 w. ago UK economy grows by 0.5% in February in surprise boost for Labour

The figures are good news for Labour, which has made growing the economy its key priority since winning the election last year.

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3 w. ago UK economy far exceeds forecasts to grow 0.5% in boost to Rachel Reeves

February GDP rise bigger than forecast but impact from Donald Trump’s tariff war yet to comeBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK economy unexpectedly expanded by 0.5% in February, figures show, in a boost for Rachel Reeves before an expected downturn triggered by Donald Trump’s tariff war.Reversing a modest fall in January of 0.1%, the increase in gross domestic product in February was five times larger than the 0.1% growth that a poll of City economists had forecast. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Rachel Reeves says decision to build Universal theme park in UK is huge 'confidence boost'

Europe's first Universal-backed theme park and resort will be built in Bedfordshire

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3 w. ago Universal Studios Bedford: All we know as 'world class' theme park comes to UK

In only a few short years from now, Universal Studios will open its first ever theme park in Europe once it launches its newest attraction in Bedford, bringing jobs and a huge boost to the economy

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3 w. ago Scottish food makers give £5 billion boost to economy but sector at ‘pivotal moment’

“With food and drink businesses under increasing pressure, we’ve reached a pivotal moment for the Scottish Government to collaborate with other nations” – David Thomson, FDF Scotland

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3 w. ago Universal’s first European theme park to open in Bedford in £50bn boost for economy

The resort complex is due to open in 2031 and will generate 28,000 jobs

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3 w. ago UK hails Universal theme park as ‘vote of confidence’ in Britain

Sir Keir Starmer to confirm Universal visitor attraction that will bring an estimated £50bn boost for the economy

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3 w. ago More than 40 Labour MPs call for ministers to bring in 'digital ID' for ALL Brits to get a grip on illegal immigration and boost the economy

More than 40 MPs have signed a letter calling for speedier cross-government work on a modern equivalent of ID cards, a system proposed by Tony Blair when he was PM.

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3 w. ago More than 40 Labour MPs call for ministers to bring in 'digital ID' for ALL Brits to get a grip on illegal  immigration and boost the economy

More than 40 MPs have signed a letter calling for speedier cross-government work on a modern equivalent of ID cards, a system proposed by Tony Blair when he was PM.

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