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TOP NEWS: UK public sector borrowing rises in September before budget
(Alliance News) - UK public sector borrowing spiked in September, ahead of the government's budget next week, amid lofty interest payable on government. ...
UK Chancellor Reeves says Cabinet is "united" on budget
(Alliance News) - The Cabinet is united on the UK government's spending plans, Rachel Reeves has insisted amid reports of arguments over the upcoming budget....
Industrial strategy set to bring reshoring boost to UK
(Alliance News) - A surge of offshore manufacturing production could be brought back to the UK under a long-term industrial strategy, according to a report....
UK consumer confidence improves after slowdown in inflation
(Alliance News) - Consumer confidence across UK households improved this month amid a boost from easing inflation, according to new data....
UK minister does not rule out extending income tax thresholds freeze
(Alliance News) - A senior minister in the UK has declined to rule out extending the freeze on income tax thresholds as speculation about possible tax increases in the budget...
LONDON BRIEFING: BHP dam trial begins in UK; Hollywood Bowl confident
(Alliance News) - London's FTSE 100 is called to open largely flat on Monday, in a tentative start to the week, despite rate cuts in China....
UK government launches major "national conversation" on future of NHS
(Alliance News) - The UK government will launch a major consultation on the future of the NHS on Monday, promising to put patients and staff at the heart of its...
UK home sales show "strong rebound" despite budget "jitters"
(Alliance News) - UK home buyer demand "remains strong", though prices this month rose at a softer pace than usual, according to figures from property portal Rightmove PLC....
UK deepens Indonesia, South Korea ties as Lammy tours Indo-Pacific
(Alliance News) - The UK foreign secretary will visit Indonesia and South Korea as he looks to deepen ties with Indo-Pacific nations following his trip to China....
UK PM vows to keep manifesto promises amid tax threshold freeze report
(Alliance News) - The UK prime minister has insisted the government will "keep our manifesto pledges" amid reports the chancellor could extend the freeze on income tax thresholds in this...
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TOP NEWS: UK public sector borrowing rises in September before budget
(Alliance News) - UK public sector borrowing spiked in September, ahead of the government's budget next week, amid lofty interest payable on government. ...
IN BRIEF: Roebuck Food says long-standing chair Ted O'Neill dies
Roebuck Food Group PLC - Newry, Northern Ireland-based investor in food and agribusiness sectors - Chair Ted O'Neill dies after a short illness, Roebuck says. "Ted successfully led the company...