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Business activity at its strongest in a year as Rachel Reeves insists 'Britain's economy isn't broken'
This Is Money
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September 3, 2025
Services sector drives fourth month of positive output for UK firms But firms see 'aggressive' job cuts ahead of 26 November budget By MIKE SHEEN, BUSINESS EDITOR Updated: 06:28 EDT, 3 September 2025 Private sector output was at its strongest in a...
Currys is DOWN: British retailer's online website not working for shoppers due to a 'system upgrade'
GB News
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September 3, 2025
Currys' online website is down for shoppers across the UK this morning. The British electrical retailer was only supposed to be out of commission overnight for planned maintenance to make its shopping experience better. However, the upgrade to its...
It’s official: The Irish are fitter than the Brits - and we’ve got the stats to prove it
Irish Mirror
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September 3, 2025
Scoring a big win over the Brits is always something to celebrate in Ireland. Whether it’s Ray Houghton putting the ball in the English net at Euro ‘88 or Kevin O’Brien hitting a fastest-ever century at the Cricket World Cup, any excuse to get one...
GBP/USD Outlook: British Pound Sinks as Gilt Turmoil Rattles Markets
Investing
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September 3, 2025
Sterling (GBP/USD) has been resilient in the face of soaring gilt yields, but cracks are starting to show. With growth weak, inflation sticky, and fiscal policy under scrutiny, the risk is further downside in GBP if long bond stress persists. UK...
Virgin Media O2 Drives Digital Inclusion with Refurbished Smartphones Across Scotland
The Fast Mode
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September 3, 2025
Thousands of people experiencing financial hardship across Scotland can now access a free smartphone and mobile data to help them get online, thanks to a new partnership between the Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) network, Virgin Media O2, Hubbub...
Great British Bake Off fans criticise ‘harsh’ twist as first baker eliminated
The Independent
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September 3, 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...
'Electric' - Andy Cole Named 2 British Stadiums With the Best Atmospheres He Played In
GiveMeSport
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September 3, 2025
Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your GiveMeSport account Manchester United icon Andy Cole snubbed Old Trafford when he named the two British stadiums he played at that were home to the best atmosphere. Having grown up in the Arsenal academy...
Zug Court takes up case against Holcim for climate damage in Indonesia
Swissinfo
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September 3, 2025
Zug Cantonal Court deliberates on lawsuit against Holcim for climate damage Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial...
Quality Meat Scotland launches autumn Scotch Beef, Lamb and Pork campaign
The Scottish Farmer
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September 3, 2025
The latest burst of the campaign continues to highlight the versatility, quality, and provenance of Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb, and Specially Selected Pork whilst also tapping into key seasonal initiatives including Love Lamb Week, STV’s Sustainable...
The 18 areas of Scotland that recorded their hottest summer ever in 2025 as 'once in 340 years' event to happen every 60 months
Scottish Daily Express
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September 3, 2025
The Met Office has declared summer 2025 to have been the hottest on record across the UK, with average temperatures soaring above normal levels. Experts said the past three months had been "marked by exceptional warmth, abundant sunshine, and...
Heritage chief quits as power struggle grips 'turbulent' Historic Environment Scotland
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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September 3, 2025
A heritage organisation responsible for hundreds of Scotland's ancient monuments has been plunged into chaos following the sudden departure of its chairman. Hugh Hall announced his resignation from the board of Historic Environment Scotland (HES)...
Prince Harry receives 'huge blow' as 'crucial' staff member quits before trip to England next week
The Mirror US
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September 3, 2025
Prince Harry has reportedly been hit with a "huge blow" as Sally Davey, the chief executive of his eco-conscious company Travelyst, is set to step down after five years in the role. The Duke of Sussex, 40, launched Travelyst in 2019 with the aim...
Harry Brook backs Sonny Baker to bounce back from brutal England debut
The Independent
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September 3, 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...
Barclays ‘sends mixed signals’ exiting banking climate alliance
PA Future
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September 3, 2025
Barclays’ decision to leave the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) has been criticised by NGO ShareAction for sending “mixed signals” to investors. The UK bank announced last month it was exiting the alliance as “it no longer has the membership to...
Topshop returning to UK high streets in John Lewis stores
The Independent
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September 3, 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...
Meet Caitlyn Halse, Australia’s teen full-back phenom plotting England upset at Women’s Rugby World Cup
The Independent
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September 3, 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...
Motorcyclist who travelled through 17 countries on round-the-world trip has bike stolen in UK
The Independent
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September 3, 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...
Clients Seek UK Inheritance Tax Solutions As Burdens Mount – Rathbones
Wealth Briefing
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With financial planners at UK wealth manager Rathbones reporting a surge in client queries about estate planning, the firm explores alternative ways of reducing inheritance tax liability. Amid concerns of possible changes to the inheritance tax...
Kromek sponsors MAKE UK breakfasts at DSEI 2025
Military Systems and Technology
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Kromek Group plc, the leading developer of advanced radiation detection technology, will sponsor the breakfast in the MAKE UK Defence pavilion (N4-110, from 0830-0900) on the first three days of the international defence and security exhibition...
Hankook Tire Wins Electric Vehicle Tire of the Year at UK’s WhatTyre Awards
Business Korea
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September 3, 2025
Hankook Tire & Technology (Hankook Tire) announced on Sept. 3 that it has won three categories including Electric Vehicle Tire of the Year at the 2025 WhatTyre Awards organized by the UK’s leading tire specialist media WhatTyre. The WhatTyre...