Britons’ belts tightest
UK consumers slash spending amid global uncertainty British households have cut back their spending more than any other G7 nation since the pandemic
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Palestine Action ban challenge
Judges reject government appeal The Court of Appeal has ruled that a legal challenge against the UK government’s decision to ban Palestine Action
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Gilts surge on Reeves’ fiscal signals
Markets rally ahead of November Budget UK government bonds have staged their strongest rally in six months as investors responded positively to Chancellor
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UK nears White House drug deal
Breakthrough expected in pharma talks The UK is close to striking a major drug pricing deal with the White House that could see
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Tough medicine for fragile economy
Rachel Reeves must choose between pain now or panic later Rachel Reeves is learning the cruel truth every chancellor faces: credibility comes at
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Govt seeks Israeli fan ban reversal
Starmer ‘angered’ as Home Office steps in The UK government has pledged to do “everything in our power” to overturn a ban on
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Prince Andrew gives up royal titles
Decision follows posthumous memoir revelations Prince Andrew has given up all his remaining royal titles, including Duke of York, following renewed controversy over
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Israel-Gaza ceasefire falters
Renewed violence in southern Gaza The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is under severe strain after Israeli forces launched air strikes in
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£50m for mental health research
Government backs new research drive The government has announced a £50 million funding boost for groundbreaking mental health research aimed at developing more
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Fake toys spark safety alarm
Government warns parents over dangerous counterfeits Parents are being urged to think twice before snapping up cheap toys online after new government figures