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Labour MPs Warn Starmer Faces Resignation Amidst Party Crisis

Two senior Labour MPs are warning Prime Minister Keir Starmer that he may have to resign within months due to the party's poor performance, including a £5 billion black hole caused by revisions to a welfare bill, and a potential electoral defeat next May, with markets reacting negatively to Chancell...

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UK Government Debt: Rising Interest Rates Exacerbate Fiscal Challenges

The UK government faces increasing fiscal constraints due to rising interest rates on its substantial debt, near 90% of GDP, exacerbated by global factors including US tariffs and the war in Ukraine, impacting public spending and policy flexibility.

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AstraZeneca Weighs US Stock Market Listing, Threatening London's Status

AstraZeneca, the UK's largest listed firm, is considering moving its stock market listing to the US due to frustrations with UK regulations and pricing disputes, potentially causing significant damage to the London Stock Exchange.

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AstraZeneca Weighs US Relocation Amid UK Disputes

AstraZeneca, facing disagreements with UK authorities over drug pricing and support, is considering moving its stock market listing and potentially its headquarters to the US, jeopardizing Britain's industrial strategy and London's financial standing.

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Bank of England to Redesign Banknotes, Seeking Public Input on New Themes

The Bank of England is redesigning its banknotes after 50 years, seeking public input on themes like nature, innovation, or historical events to replace historical figures, aiming for broader representation of national identity, with the final decision resting on the Bank's governor.

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UK Government Intervenes in Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery Insolvency

The UK government is intervening to manage the Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery in Immingham after its owner filed for insolvency on Sunday, risking 420 jobs and potentially impacting 1000 more including contractors; the government is seeking a buyer while demanding an investigation into the company's cond...

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Pound Falls, Borrowing Costs Rise Amid Uncertainty Over Chancellor's Future

On Wednesday, uncertainty over Chancellor Rachel Reeves's future following a government U-turn on its welfare bill and comments from Sir Keir Starmer caused the pound to fall to a one-week low against the dollar and euro, while government borrowing costs rose.

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UK Faces 'Tax Bomb' After Labour's Welfare U-turn

The UK government faces a "tax bomb" this autumn due to a £5 billion shortfall caused by Labour's reversal on disability benefit cuts, leaving limited options for meeting fiscal rules and potentially necessitating tax increases.

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Starmer's Labour Government Faces Crisis After First Year

After a year in office, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour government is facing internal turmoil, plummeting approval ratings, and significant economic challenges, including a £5.5 billion shortfall due to policy reversals, despite international successes including a trade deal with India ...

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UK Graduate Job Market Plummets 33% Amidst AI-Driven Hiring Shift

A 33% drop in UK graduate job advertisements since last year is impacting entry-level professional roles due to AI automation and economic slowdown, leaving graduates with significant debt facing uncertain career prospects.

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Santander to Acquire TSB Bank for €3.1 Billion

Banco Santander will acquire TSB Bank from Banco Sabadell for €3.1 billion, creating the UK's third-largest bank by current accounts and fourth by mortgages, with projected synergies of €460 million and a 13% CET1 capital ratio by 2025.

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AI Cuts UK Entry-Level Jobs by a Third

New research reveals a 32% drop in UK entry-level job vacancies since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, as businesses increasingly use AI to improve efficiency and cut staff; this follows a 33% fall in graduate roles advertised since mid-June 2023.

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