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UK Insurers Pay Record £585 Million for Weather-Related Damage in 2024

Insurers in the UK paid out a record £585 million for damage caused by severe weather events in 2024, including windstorms, flooding, and frozen...

GB Energy Faces Challenge in CEO Search for Aberdeen Headquarters

Great British Energy (GB Energy), the UK’s state-owned clean energy company, is set to begin the search for a chief executive to lead its...

MAJOR UK BANK REINTRODUCES £150 SWITCHING INCENTIVE FOR NEW CUSTOMERS

A leading UK bank has brought back its popular cash incentive, offering new customers £150 for switching their current account. The promotion, which benefited...

Bank of England Set to Reduce Interest Rates in Response to Economic Slowdown

The Bank of England (BoE) is expected to lower interest rates in its upcoming meeting on Thursday, reducing the base rate from 4.75% to...

UK Government Denies Increased Costs in Chagos Islands Deal

The UK government has rejected claims from Mauritius' Prime Minister, Navin Ramgoolam, that the renegotiated deal for the Chagos Islands could cost the UK...

Scottish Power Advert Featuring George Clarke Banned for Misleading Viewers

An advertisement by Scottish Power featuring architect and television presenter George Clarke has been banned after concerns that it misled viewers into thinking they...

Former Chancellor Warns Against UK Retaliation in Potential US Trade War

The UK should refrain from retaliating if Donald Trump imposes trade tariffs, former chancellor Jeremy Hunt has advised, as ministers prepare for potential economic...

Sir Evelyn de Rothschild Accused of Workplace Misconduct

Allegations have surfaced against the late Sir Evelyn de Rothschild, one of the most prominent financiers in British banking, accusing him of serious sexual...

Asda Workers Win Key Stage in £1.2billion Equal Pay Case

Thousands of Asda workers have secured a major legal victory in their long-running equal pay battle, bringing them closer to a potential £1.2billion compensation...

UK Poised to Be Europe’s Fastest-Growing Major Economy, Says IMF

Britain is set to be the fastest-growing major economy in Europe over the next two years, according to the latest World Economic Outlook report...

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