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Bank of England is softening its stance on stablecoin regulation
Cryptopolitan
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September 4, 2025
The Bank of England has signaled a more pragmatic approach to stablecoin regulation as Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden outlined a vision for a “multi-money” payments system where digital tokens, commercial bank deposits and central bank money...
UK and Saudi Arabia announce $483m of joint investments
Investment Monitor
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September 4, 2025
The UK and Saudi Arabia have announced £360m ($483m) of joint investments set to create 187 jobs across both countries. The deal reflects efforts to bolster cross-border investment between the two nations, which are also in the process of...
Scotland sends Israel strong message over Gaza
China Daily Global
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Photo taken on Sept 1, 2025 shows tents for displaced Palestinians on al-Rasheed Street in Gaza City. [Photo/Xinhua] Scotland's devolved government has sent a clear message to Israel about the Gaza conflict, saying it will end funding for arms...
UK sells inflation-linked debt at highest cost in over 20 years
The Times
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The UK sold 20-year inflation-linked debt at the highest borrowing costs in more than 20 years in an environment of rising bond yields. The Debt Management Office (DMO) said on Thursday that it had carried out its latest bond auction to raise £800...
UK visit of Israeli president sparks outrage among ‘appalled’ MPs
The Independent (U.S.)
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September 4, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
UK edges ahead of Ireland as updated TB strategy review published
Agriland.ie
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September 4, 2025
The UK has edged ahead of Ireland by publishing its bovine tuberculosis (TB) strategy review today (September 4). The review published by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) was submitted to Daniel Zeichner MP, Minister...
British tourists warned as new ban in Majorca may see them slapped with £1.3K fines
Daily Express
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September 4, 2025
Tourists planning to explore one of the Mediterranean’s most popular islands by buggy or quad bike may soon need to take extra care. A sweeping new regulation in one area of Majorca could see them facing fines ranging from £260 to £1,300 if caught...
UK’s DARPA-inspired ARIA opens ‘Engineering Ecosystem Resilience’ research opportunity
The Sociable
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September 4, 2025
Inspired by DARPA the UK’s Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA) opens its “Engineering Ecosystem Resilience” research opportunity to ensure that the $44 trillion of economic value generated by nature will not diminish. With a budget of £50...
Northern Ireland Gains from India Trade and Innovation Push
Arabian Post
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September 4, 2025
Northern Ireland stands to benefit significantly from growing economic and technological ties with India, as boosted trade, tariff relief, and joint research initiatives begin to materialise. A free-trade agreement between India and the United...
UK pledges additional Rs454m for Sindh floods
The Express Tribune
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September 3, 2025
The United Kingdom (UK) has pledged an additional Rs454 million (£1.2 million) in humanitarian support for anticipatory flood response in Sindh, raising its total aid for Pakistan’s flood preparedness and relief efforts to Rs958 million (£2.53...
BRITANNIA FIRE REPORTS SURGE IN PRODUCTION AFTER SHIFT TO COMPOSITE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Tomorrow's FM
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UK-based fire extinguisher manufacturer Britannia Fire has seen a 40% increase in production just one year after making the bold decision to stop producing traditional metal fire extinguishers and focus exclusively on its lightweight,...
Bank of England latest report shows job slip as NICs bite
Mortgage Professional Australia
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September 4, 2025
That will filter through the ecosystem. Specialist lenders exposed to self-employed and small-company directors should expect more conservative declared-income trajectories and greater documentation churn. On the funding side, wholesale investors...
Nearly 6 in 10 Brits support national ID card scheme
Birmingham Live
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September 4, 2025
Dave Burke and Katy Hallam 20:57, 04 Sep 2025 Almost six out of 10 Britons back the introduction of a national ID card system, new polling has revealed. Sir Keir Starmer is considering the contentious proposal, with advocates claiming it would...
Open Miner Becomes the Leading Cloud Mining Platform for Investors in 2025
NFT Evening
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September 4, 2025
In the digital asset space, financial growth can happen far quicker than most expect. Previously, people turned mainly to stocks, property, or precious metals to build their fortunes. However, these conventional options are often challenging to...
UK announces £1.2M emergency aid to tackle potential floods in Sindh
Daily Pakistan
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September 4, 2025
The United Kingdom has announced an additional £1.2 million (approximately PKR 454 million) in emergency aid to help deal with the anticipated devastating floods in Sindh. The aid will be used for early warning systems, evacuation of citizens from...
Friday preview: US non-farm payrolls, UK retail sales in focus
ShareCast
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At 1230 BST, the Department of Labor is expected to announce that the economy generated 75,000 new posts in August, after a reading of 73,000 during the previous month. Nonetheless, investors will also be watching out against the risk of sharp...
Ryan International partners with UK school for British-curriculum schools in India
VC Circle
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Ryan International Group of Institutions, which runs a K-12 chain of schools in India, has partnered with a UK-based school to set up four new schools in the country based on the British curriculum with a focus on STEM education. Ryan...
UK businesses cut jobs at fastest pace in four years over summer, Bank of England finds
The Guardian
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September 4, 2025
UK businesses cut jobs at the fastest pace in four years over the summer, according to a Bank of England survey highlighting the impact from tax rises on employers. The monthly snapshot from a survey of chief financial officers from British...
Bank of England Governor Bailey dampens interest rate cut hopes
Daily Mail
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September 4, 2025
By JOHN-PAUL FORD ROJAS, DEPUTY BUSINESS EDITOR Updated: 07:45 EDT, 4 September 2025 Advertisement The Bank of England Governor yesterday warned there was now ‘considerably more doubt’ about further interest rate cuts – in a blow to millions of...
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ShareCast
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In line with a recent trading update, the group delivered 22% organic revenue growth in the first half, compared with Shore Capital's full-year forecast of 13%, which implies a slowdown to just 7% in the second half. First-half earnings before...