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Thursday briefing: What sparked days of racially charged violence in Northern Ireland
The Guardian
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June 12, 2025
Good morning. Over the past three nights, Ballymena, Northern Ireland, has been rocked by riots. At least 17 police officers have been injured, while homes, businesses and vehicles have also been damaged. The unrest erupted after a vigil on Monday...
UK households who aren't state pensioners to be handed £300 Winter Fuel Payment
Birmingham Live
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June 12, 2025
UK households who AREN'T state pensioners will be handed the £300 Winter Fuel Payment this year. You can still qualify, as eligibility for Winter Fuel Payments is based on age, even if you have deferred taking the Department for Work and Pensions...
UK’s GDP records the worst drop since 2023
Cryptopolitan
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June 12, 2025
The UK economy took a sharp hit in April, shrinking by 0.3%, which is the worst monthly performance since October 2023, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics. The drop was way deeper than the 0.1% fall economists expected,...
British Gas, Octopus, Eon, EDF and OVO customers can get £46 boost for taking shorter showers
Birmingham Live
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June 12, 2025
This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Experts say there is a simple way for Brits to cut their energy bills - by taking shorter showers. While some people may prefer to...
UK shoppers issued warning over using popular payment method for 'events and major purchases'
Manchester Evening News
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June 12, 2025
Shoppers are being warned to consider what protections they have when making payments as the “pay by bank” feature rises in popularity. Pay by bank is a payment method which allows people to quickly and securely pay money directly from their bank...
Largest ever plunge in UK exports to US as Trump tariffs hurt growth; Britain ‘turning into a National Health State’ – business live
The Guardian
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June 12, 2025
UK exports to US plunge by record amount after Trump tariffsUK trade with the United States plunged in April, as Donald Trump’s announcement of new tariffs hit demand for goods. Exports of UK goods to the United States fell by £2bn in April, the...
UK Front Pages 12/06: Papers Sound Alarm on Taxes and Public Services
London Daily Digital
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June 12, 2025
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s sweeping £113 billion investment plan has taken centre stage in Britain’s media today, dominating the front pages of The Times, The Guardian, The Telegraph, Daily Mail and Financial Times. The historic Spending Review...
UK economy shrinks by the most in nearly two years - ONS
RTE Ireland
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June 12, 2025
Britain's economic output fell sharply in April, reflecting shockwaves from US President Donald Trump's announcement of wide-ranging tariffs and the end of a tax break on property sales, official data showed today. Gross domestic output shrank by...
UK economy shrinks by the most since 2023 as US tariffs hit
The Economic Times
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June 12, 2025
Britain's economic output fell sharply in April, reflecting shockwaves from U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of wide-ranging tariffs and the end of a tax break on property sales, official data showed on Thursday. Gross domestic output...
UK economy shrank by 0.3% in April following Trump Tariffs hit - as Reeves brands figures 'disappointing'
Radio X
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12 June 2025, 07:09 | Updated: 12 June 2025, 07:40 Bank Of England In The City Of London. Picture: Getty The UK economy contracted by 0.3% in April according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the knock on effects of higher taxes and...
UK-EU Joint Statement of Agreement in Respect of Gibraltar
MercoPress
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Thursday, June 12th 2025 - 05:46 UTC Spanish Foreign minister Albares, EU Commissioner Maros Sefcovik, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Gibraltar Chief Minister Fabian Picardo in Brussels after the Agreement was reached Following talks in...
UK economy contracts sharply in April: Will the BoE respond?
Euronews
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Published on 12/06/2025 - 10:13 GMT+2 Britain’s economic recovery suffered a setback in April, with gross domestic product (GDP) shrinking by 0.3% on a monthly basis, marking the steepest contraction since October 2023, according to data released...
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UK’s Starmer snubs Yunus during London visit, refuses to meet Bangladesh chief adviser: Report
Firstpost
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June 12, 2025
UK PM Keir Starmer has turned down a meeting request from Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus, who is in London to seek support for recovering alleged stolen funds. read more UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has declined a request to meet...
Financial analysis: Busy times for the bond market
Times of Malta
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June 12, 2025
In my article published two weeks ago dealing with development in the sovereign bond markets in the US and also Japan, I had made reference to the state of Malta’s public finances in view of the increased exposure to Malta Government Stocks among...
Bank Aston to be first locally licensed Guernsey bank in 30 years
City A.M.
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June 12, 2025
Thursday 12 June 2025 6:00 am | Updated: Thursday 12 June 2025 8:13 am Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email Bank Aston’s top team (Left to right: James...
UK economy shrinks 0.3%, more than expected
Yahoo Finance
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The UK economy shrank by more than expected in April, according to official figures, with the figures coming a day after chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled a raft of pledges in the government spending review. The Office for National Statistics...
UK economy shrinks by the most since 2023 as U.S. tariffs hit
Zawya
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LONDON: Britain's economic output fell sharply in April, reflecting shockwaves from U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of wide-ranging tariffs and the end of a tax break on property sales, official data showed on Thursday. Gross domestic...
UK economy shrank in April as tariffs, tax hike kicked in
Hurriyet Daily News
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LONDON Britain's economy shrank more than expected in April, official data showed Thursday, in the first month of the Labour government's business tax hike and U.S. President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs onslaught. Gross domestic product...
UK economy shrinks by the most in nearly two years, Office for National Statistics says
Malay Mail
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June 12, 2025
LONDON, June 12 — Britain’s economic output contracted sharply in April in April, when shockwaves from US President Donald Trump’s announcement of wide-ranging tariffs hit the global economy, official data showed today. Gross domestic output...
UK economy shrinks by the most in nearly two years, ONS says
KFGO - North Dakota
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June 12, 2025
LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s economic output contracted sharply in April in April, when shockwaves from U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of wide-ranging tariffs hit the global economy, official data showed on Thursday. Gross domestic...