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King’s cancer ‘caught early’, says UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

The UK prime minister said he is thankful the King’s cancer has been ‘caught early’ as he wished him a full recovery.

Charles, 75, is facing...

Tue, 06/02/2024 - 07:59


Ireland services activity stagnates to three-year low in January

The Irish service sector lost all momentum at the start of 2024, amid a slowdown in new business, purchasing managers’ index survey results from S&P...

Tue, 06/02/2024 - 06:58


TOP NEWS: UK retail sales growth slows amid continued high costs

Retail sales growth in the UK slowed in January, data from the British Retail Consortium and KPMG showed Tuesday.

Total retail sales in the UK between...

Tue, 06/02/2024 - 06:47


TOP NEWS: British-owned vessel attacked in the Red Sea

A British-owned cargo vessel was attacked in the Red Sea on Tuesday, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said.

The attack on the ship happened west...

Tue, 06/02/2024 - 05:46


William eyed to cover some of King’s duties after Charles’ cancer news

Heir to the throne the Prince of Wales is set to step up to carry out some duties on behalf of his father the King...

Tue, 06/02/2024 - 05:08


CORRECT: UK service sector revival continues into 2024

(Corrects December services reading.)

The UK service sector saw its strongest performance since May last year, according to new data on Monday.

The S&P Global UK services...

Mon, 05/02/2024 - 11:53


PRESS: UK chancellor orders review of ’tourist tax’ measures - FT

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has asked the Office for Budget Responsibility to review bringing back VAT-free shopping for international visitors, the Financial...

Mon, 05/02/2024 - 10:34


TOP NEWS: UK service sector revival continues into 2024

The UK service sector saw its strongest performance since May last year, according to new data on Monday.

The S&P Global UK services business activity index...

Mon, 05/02/2024 - 09:48


Millionth pure battery electric new car registered in the UK

The millionth pure battery electric new car has been registered in the UK, industry figures show.

This milestone was reached in January, the Society of Motor...

Mon, 05/02/2024 - 09:46


Sunak and Varadkar to mark return of powersharing at Stormont

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Irish premier Leo Varadkar are to visit Stormont as they mark the return of devolved government in Northern Ireland.

Sunak...

Mon, 05/02/2024 - 06:20


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