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Austerity 'undermines' Northern Powerhouse, says IPPR North

News | Published June 24th 2019

Austerity 'undermines' Northern Powerhouse, says IPPR North

The Institute of Public Policy Research claims that the North Powerhouse initiative has been undermined by cuts to public spending.

Donald Tusk says he's 'not happy' with delay

News | Published June 24th 2019

Donald Tusk says he's 'not happy' with delay

Donald Tusk has accused the UK of “wasting time” on Brexit as the race to succeed Theresa May as prime minister continues.

Labour MPs warn Corbyn not to back Remain camp on Brexit

News | Published June 22nd 2019

Labour MPs warn Corbyn not to back Remain camp on Brexit

More than 25 Labour MPs have reached out in a letter to party leader Jeremy Corbyn imploring him not to throw the party’s weight behind remaining in the EU.

Britain now acquiring more power from green sources than fossil fuels

News | Published June 22nd 2019

Britain now acquiring more power from green sources than fossil fuels

The National Grid announced yesterday that more electrical energy comes from zero-carbon sources than fossil fuels.

150,000 UK firms ‘not fully ready for no-deal’, says Bank of England governor

News | Published June 21st 2019

150,000 UK firms ‘not fully ready for no-deal’, says Bank of England governor

Governor of the Bank of England Mark Carney revealed on Thursday that around 150,000 UK businesses have still not completed the necessary paperwork to continue exporting to the EU in a no-deal Brexit scenario.

Shares in Dixons Carphone down amid mobile market turbulence

News | Published June 20th 2019

Shares in Dixons Carphone down amid mobile market turbulence

Shares in Dixons Carphone have fallen after the group reported a £259 million loss in the year ending April 27.

Bank of England keeps interest rates frozen

News | Published June 20th 2019

Bank of England keeps interest rates frozen

UK interest rates remain unchanged by the Bank of England as it weighs up potential risks to economic growth.

Tesco’s plans for new upmarket chain sees supermarket shares fall

News | Published June 19th 2019

Tesco’s plans for new upmarket chain sees supermarket shares fall

Shares in supermarkets fell on Wednesday after Tesco announced plans to launch a new chain of stores based on its Tesco Finest food range.