Bank of England cuts rates but slashes growth forecast in blow to Labour
The base rate fell to 4.5 on Thursday, but the Bank halved the UK’s economic growth forecast for this year while predicting surging inflation.
Vertu Motors axes jobs and shuts showrooms on Sundays after Budget blow
It warned it was facing around an extra £10 million in wage costs in its next financial year from the Budget measures.
Oil and gas part of future for decades to come, says Starmer on nuclear visit
The Prime Minister said that ‘we do need to transition to clean power’ while on a visit to the UK National Nuclear Laboratory.
Interest rates: Why have they been cut and what does it mean?
The PA news agency looks at the outcome of the Bank of England’s decision, and whether rates will fall again soon.
Bournemouth Airport pub to close as new operator takes over
BOURNEMOUTH Airport’s popular pub is set to close, with a new operator taking over. Many passengers stop for a drink or a bite to eat at The Navigator before their flights. However, the venue will ...
Thurles abandoned after air ambulance is called for Michael O’Sullivan
Racing at Thurles on Thursday was abandoned following the second race due to an incident at the final fence that resulted in Michael O’Sullivan receiving medical attention.
School named after Duke of York to rebrand
Prince Andrew School is the only secondary school on the remote British overseas territory of St Helena, in the South Atlantic Ocean.