High street giants plot new warning to Treasury over retail jobs

Starmer defends former Treasury minister at PMQs

Sir Keir Starmer has defended Tulip Siddiq after the former Treasury minister resigned from government over an anti-corruption investigation into her wider family in Bangladesh. The prime minister told Kemi Badenoch in PMQs, "the former minister fully cooperated" with independent advisors looking into the matter. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Stride: Govt shouldn't pop champagne over inflation dip

The shadow chancellor says the Treasury "should not be popping champagne corks" over the unexpected dip in inflation to 2.5% in December. Mel Stride adds the government has "killed growth stone dead" after inheriting an economy that was "much better than they make out". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

US Boosts Ukraine with $500M aid, Including Himars, Drones & Armored Vehicles to counter Russia!

The U.S. has announced a $500 million military aid package to support Ukraine’s defense against Russia’s ongoing aggression. This new assistance includes critical supplies like ammunition, drones, armor, and protective gear. It follows several previous aid announcements and reinforces the U.S.'s commitment to Ukraine's security amid the prolonged conflict. Additionally, the Treasury has transferred $20 billion as part of a G7 loan package to provide Ukraine with economic aid. Russia has responded with threats, warning against the use of U.S.-supplied weapons in Ukrainian attacks. #USMilitaryAid #UkraineDefense #HIMARS #Pentagon #RussiaUkraineWar #EconomicAid #UkraineSecurity #RussiaResponse #GlobalSupport #DiplomaticTensions #Oneindia #OneindiaNews Also Read Trump Urges Immediate Cease-Fire in Ukraine and Considers US Withdrawal from NATO :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-calls-for-cease-fire-in-ukraine-nato-withdrawal-possible-011-4010085.html?ref=DMDesc Italy's Giorgia Meloni and Hungary's Viktor Orban Discuss Migration and Ukraine Reconstruction Efforts :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/italy-hungary-cooperation-migration-ukraine-011-4006633.html?ref=DMDesc Explained: What Does The Aleppo Setback Mean For Russia’s Power In Syria? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/explained-what-does-the-aleppo-setback-mean-for-russia-s-power-in-syria-4005805.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.362~ED.346~HT.334~

Rachel Reeves welcomes 'modest' economic growth

Rachel Reeves says news that the economy grew by 0.1% in November is "welcome, albeit modestly". The chancellor adds the latest Office for National Statistics figures show "we need to go further and faster in delivering growth to make people in Britain better off". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Reeves: Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal is welcome news

Rachel Reeves says news of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas is "welcome news". The chancellor adds that she now wants to see "all hostages released, a surge in aid into Gaza and work undertaken to achieve a two-state solution". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Govt hails unexpected dip in inflation rate

The chief secretary to the Treasury has hailed an unexpected dip in inflation, but admits that the cost of living "is still a pressure for families across the country and there's more work to do". Darren Jones adds the latest Office for National Statistics figures, "shows that the prime minister's plan for change is working". Inflation has fallen to 2.5% in December from 2.6% in November, which will come as a relief to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, who has faced criticism given rising government borrowing costs and a slump in the value of the pound. The latest figures could open the door for an interest rate cut next month. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn