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Nigel Farage ‘hasn’t got a clue’ how to fix the economy, says Rachel Reeves
The Chancellor is dealing with a challenging economic landscape as she attempts to inspire confidence in Labour’s agenda.
‘Cloudy’ economic outlook looms over Labour as 2024 draws to a close
Since winning the UK’s general election in July, Labour has faced sharp swings in the economic outlook and a shifting public mood.
Trump’s funding plan rejected by US House of Representatives
Democrats refused to accommodate President-elect Donald Trump’s sudden demands and the quick fix cobbled together by Republican leaders on Thursday.
Congress unveils stopgap US federal spending bill
The package includes emergency aid to help states recover from natural disasters.
Hospitality embraces season of giving, despite cost of doing business crisis
Cancer-hit Ballymena publican Pat Hamill exemplifies how the sector is giving back
UK is ‘wired for old world’ of the 1980s and 1990s, says Kemi Badenoch
The Conservative leader suggested that the UK is ‘regulating ourselves at very high standards’ which ‘puts us at a disadvantage’.
The farmer’s lifeline is at risk
Peter McGahan focuses on Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief
How to save money each month of your gardening year
Follow a gardening expert’s calendar to help you spend less month-on-month.
Charity job losses ‘inevitable’ due to National Insurance rises, community sector boss says
Celine McStravick says charitable bodies here are facing increased annual bills of between £5,000 and £500,000
Macron seeks political deal to name a new prime minister and restore stability
It follows a historic no-confidence vote prompted by budget disputes in France’s National Assembly.