The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 4.5%, down from 4.75%.
That means the interest rate is at its lowest level since June 2023, meaning the cost of borrowing has fallen to its lowest point in more than 18 months.
Report by Kennedyl.
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Local Growth Minister Alex Norris insists the government is having “important dialogues" to ensure "Ukraine is in the best position as possible”. Norris says, “the key thing is Ukraine gets the miliary aid it needs and that we are doing the diplomatic work that we are”.
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Shadow Policing Minister Matt Vickers praises Sir Keir Starmer for “standing shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine” arguing that “it’s the right thing to do”.
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The Uttarakhand high court has prevented police from taking coercive actions against journalist Sudhanshu Thapliyal, who was detained for a Facebook post.. IndiaTimes
Ministers are set to implement “radical” reforms to the civil service, focusing on improved efficiency and performance. Under new proposals, under-performing staff could leave voluntarily, and senior officials' pay will be linked to performance. Pat McFadden stressed the need for better value for money and greater freedom for civil servants. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Bereaved families and communities are coming together to mark the fifth anniversary of the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in a nationwide day of reflection. The bereaved joined a walk along the National Covid Memorial Wall in London, and watched on as flowers werecast from Lambeth Bridge. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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