Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed that exports to the US rose by £0.8 billion to £4.7 billion in July. This marked the highest level since March, before President Trump’s administration announced its major tariffs programme. Exports remained significantly below the £6.1 billion peak of exports prior to the new tariff rules…
Steve Reed said the Government was standing firm behind the vow, which was part of Labour’s pre-election manifesto, telling the BBC: “It’s what we’re going to do.” Mr Reed told the broadcaster: “We’ll do it by working in partnership with the developers and with the builders. “My job is to get every barrier out of…
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said there was zero growth in gross domestic product (GDP) month on month in July, against 0.4% growth in June. While most economists had expected zero expansion in July, it adds to mounting pressure on the Government, which has set itself a key priority to boost economic growth. Attention…
The list of cosy pubs was included as part of an article on “how to do this autumn well,” offering an “expert guide to enjoying shorter days and colder nights.” The article’s author, Shane Watson, writes: “Oh dear, there goes the summer. “It has been a long one, so we can’t complain, and some of…
The public’s top priority for the NHS is making it easier to access GP appointments followed by improving A&E waiting times and reducing the number of staff leaving the NHS, the Health Foundation think tank found. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s “plan for change” pledged that by July 2029, 92% of patients will be seen…
The 63-year-old American singer will take to the stage in London’s Hyde Park on June 27 next year, having last played in the country in 1998. Jim King, chief executive of the festival’s operators AEG Presents UK and European Festivals, said: “Announcing Garth Brooks as our first BST Hyde Park headliner for 2026 is a…
Earlier this year, the Government confirmed that West Cumbria Mining (WCM) withdrew its planning application for the planned Whitehaven coal mine. Plans were in place to open England’s first deep coal in decades to provide coking coal for steel but the project faced numerous legal challenges from environmental groups. WCM first submitted the planning application…
Councillor Mark Fryer (St Johns and Great Clifton, Labour) was responding to a question from Brian Graham, from Botcherby, during Tuesday’s (September 9) meeting of the full council at Carlisle’s Civic Centre. Mr Graham asked that ‘honesty, accountability, integrity, leadership, openness, objectivity and selflessness’ were to be made foremost in the interest of the public…
Most of the windows and glass walls are in place, and the walls for offices and meeting rooms are being built. The first electrical and heating systems are being installed, and work on the external building for the electricity supply, heat pumps, and bin store will start soon. When complete, the Innovation Centre will offer…
The London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) has taken on the running of Nestles Avenue Early Years Centre in Hayes, South Ruislip and Uxbridge centres from the council under 15-year leases. The keys to the three sites were officially handed over today (11) by Cllr Susan O’Brien, Cabinet Member for Children, Education and Families, and Cllr Jonathan…