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UK growth slows but economy resilient despite Iran war
The rate of UK growth has slowed but the economy remained resilient despite the Iran war, according to the latest data.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:10:00 +0100
The rate of UK growth has slowed but the economy remained resilient despite the Iran war, according to the latest data.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:10:00 +0100
Burnham's zero hours reforms 'a hammer blow to young people'
Retailers have warned that a ban on zero-hours contracts risks inflicting a "hammer blow to young people's job prospects" after the government's own analysis found the move could cost businesses billions of pounds a year.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:24:00 +0100
Retailers have warned that a ban on zero-hours contracts risks inflicting a "hammer blow to young people's job prospects" after the government's own analysis found the move could cost businesses billions of pounds a year.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:24:00 +0100
No pay rise for key workers equipping the UK for war until next year
The civilian workforce tasked with equipping the UK's armed forces to be ready for war has been told it must wait until next year for an already limited and disputed pay rise, Sky News understands.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:32:00 +0100
The civilian workforce tasked with equipping the UK's armed forces to be ready for war has been told it must wait until next year for an already limited and disputed pay rise, Sky News understands.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:32:00 +0100
Bus driver shot dead outside London pub named by police
A bus driver shot dead outside a south London pub has been named by police.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:07:00 +0100
A bus driver shot dead outside a south London pub has been named by police.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:07:00 +0100
Six teenage boys arrested after police officer 'hit by stolen car'
Six teenage boys have been arrested after a police officer was hit by a car while investigating a suspected burglary.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Six teenage boys have been arrested after a police officer was hit by a car while investigating a suspected burglary.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Semi-pro footballer jailed after being filmed driving at 191mph on motorway
A semi-pro footballer filmed driving at 191mph on a motorway has been jailed, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has said.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0100
A semi-pro footballer filmed driving at 191mph on a motorway has been jailed, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has said.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0100