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UK households to see across-the-board 'awful April' bill increases
(Alliance News) - Households in the UK are about to see across-the-board increases to their bills as "awful April" heralds the start of price hikes on everything from energy to...
The UK car loan scandal that could cost banks billions
(Alliance News) - Banks may have to pay out tens of billions of pounds if the British Supreme Court upholds a judgment ruling controversial car loans are unlawful, in a...
Comcast's Sky to cut around 2,000 jobs in call centre shake-up
(Alliance News) - UK media company Sky Group Ltd has said around 2,000 jobs are at risk as part of an overhaul of its call centres....
UPDATE: "Coalition of the willing" says Russia sanctions must continue
(Alliance News) - There must be no easing of sanctions on Russia until the war in Ukraine ends, Keir Starmer has said following a meeting of the "coalition of the...
Heathrow to have "strong incentives" to make expansion "efficient"
(Alliance News) - Heathrow Airport will have "strong incentives" for the "efficient delivery" of its proposed third runway, the aviation regulator has announced....
UK greenhouse gas emissions fell 3.5% in 2024, government figures show
(Alliance News) - The UK's territorial greenhouse gas emissions fell by 3.5% last year compared to 2023, provisional government figures have shown....
UK's Reynolds does not rule out cutting digital tax as US tariffs loom
(Alliance News) - The UK Trade secretary has declined to rule out changing taxes on major tech firms in exchange for exemptions from US tariffs, but insisted they would pay...
Unions warn UK to have no steelmaking ability if British Steel closes
(Alliance News) - Unions on Thursday called upon the UK government to help secure the future of British Steel, after the company announced it is consulting on closing blast furnaces,...
Sewage spilled into England's waters reaches new record in 2024
(Alliance News) - Storm overflows spilled sewage into England's rivers, lakes and coasts for new highs of more than 3.61 million hours in 2024, Environment Agency figures have shown....
UK's Reeves "certain" welfare cuts will not push people into poverty
(Alliance News) - Rachel Reeves said she is "absolutely certain" her welfare reforms will not push people into poverty, appearing to reject official warnings about their impact....
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UK households to see across-the-board 'awful April' bill increases
(Alliance News) - Households in the UK are about to see across-the-board increases to their bills as "awful April" heralds the start of price hikes on everything from energy to...
The UK car loan scandal that could cost banks billions
(Alliance News) - Banks may have to pay out tens of billions of pounds if the British Supreme Court upholds a judgment ruling controversial car loans are unlawful, in a...