PM has faced scepticism over costing of his commitment to spend 2.5% of Britain’s GDP on defence by 2030Rishi Sunak has suggested he will not “shy away” from further public spending cuts to boost defence...
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Read MoreLive, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as UK government imposes charges of £29 per type of item for imports of cheeses, meats and yoghurtTim Moore, economics director at S&P Global Market...
Read MoreLive, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as UK government imposes charges of £29 per type of item for imports of cheeses, meats and yoghurtGood morning, and welcome to our live coverage of...
Read MoreLive, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as minister says water company’s leadership has been a ‘disgrace’The UK government has said it is prepared for “a range of...
Read MoreLatest estimate from ONS says GDP declined by 0.3% in final quarter of 2023Business live – latest updatesOfficial figures have confirmed that the UK economy went into recession at the end of last year, after the latest...
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Read MoreComments follow an apology by the BBC for using the phraseLucy Frazer, the culture secretary, has raised concerns about an exhibit in the Victoria and Albert Museum which appears to describe former Conservative prime minister...
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