Starmer has a battle on his hands - but when it's green v growth, there's only one winner
Thursday, 6 February 2025 () Keir Starmer was touring the UK National Nuclear Laboratory in Preston when the Bank of England halved its 2025 growth forecast, cut interest rates for the third time in six months, warned of an uptick in inflation and said the national insurance hike on employers would hit prices and jobs more than expected.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has insisted that growth is the government's 'number one priority'. The prime minister refused to confirm the widely expected announcement on support for Heathrow..
Thursday, 6 February 2025 ()
Keir Starmer was touring the UK National Nuclear Laboratory in Preston when the Bank of England halved its 2025 growth forecast, cut interest rates for the third time in six months, warned of an uptick in inflation and said the national insurance hike on employers would hit prices and jobs more than expected. ![Starmer insists growth is government's 'number one priority' [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250128/1400088102-Starmer-insists-growth-is-government-number-one.jpg)
