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Last activity: 08.05.2025
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The House of Commons Library is a research and information service based in the UK Parliament.
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09.05.2025The Shifting Sands of Economic Policy: What the Bank of England's Rate Cut Means for YouThe Bank of England (BOE) has made a significant move. It cut its key interest rate from 4.5% to 4.25%. This decision comes amid a landscape marked by slow economic growth and the looming shadow of trade tariffs. The central bank's action i...
08.05.2025Bank of England cuts interest rates: Here’s what it means for your moneyThe central bank reduced its key interest rate from 4.5% to 4.25% on Thursday amid a backdrop of lackluster economic growth and uncertainty around President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs. The move is likely to bring relief to borrowers, busi...
07.05.2025The Future of Snooker in China: Hype or Reality?Zhao Xintong's victory at the World Snooker Championship sent shockwaves through the sports world. He became the first Asian player to claim the title. The excitement was palpable. Hopes soared. Could this be the dawn of a snooker revolutio...
07.05.2025BAE Systems to spend billions on growth and hire thousands more staffBAE Systems has said it plans to hire thousands more staff as the company prepares for an increase in global defence spending. Shares in the London-listed company have rocketed more than 50 per cent since the start of the year. This morning...
01.05.2025Sadiq Khan is squandering the success of the Elizabeth LineDespite the popularity and success of the Elizabeth Line, other major transport projects in the capital are in limbo, writes James Ford Everybody loves the Elizabeth Line, right? There are the sleek, open-plan trains, the breathtaking, well...
17.04.2025Schools need to help Gen Z tackle career crunch better, says entrepreneur who turned his life around at 20UNITED KINGDOM, April 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Phil Mires sets out his vision for beating jobs crisis as he hits £1 million in classic Mini sales Schools should teach Gen Z how to run their own business to help them overcome the caree...
10.04.2025The Ripple Effect of Tariffs: How Trump's Trade Policies Are Reshaping UK Insurance CostsThe world of insurance is like a delicate ecosystem. Each change sends ripples through the market. Recently, the U.S. government, under President Trump, introduced tariffs that are set to disrupt this balance. The insurance sector in the UK...
09.04.2025The Debate: Has the plastic bag levy been a success?Ten years on, the plastic bag levy has largely been hailed a success – but has it actually helped the planet? We get two experts to hash it out in this week’s Debate Plastic bags, made from low-density polyethylene (LDPE), pose significant ...
04.04.2025Trump’s tariffs set to drive UK insurance coverage costs upAfter revelations that the US has slapped several of the world’s largest economies with export tariffs, the insurance market in the UK prepares for increased costs. This comes as US President Donald Trump revealed his economic attack on the...
25.03.2025UK consumer confidence is tanking warns KPMGThree in five Brits believe the UK economy is worsening, a new survey by KPMG has shown, as Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement risks failing to lift people’s spirits. Reeves is set to announce policies aimed at economic business con...
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