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£120m Government Lifeline for UK's Last Ethylene Plant

The UK government has announced a £120 million investment to secure the future of the nation's sole ethylene plant in Cheshire, safeguarding thousands of jobs and critical supply chains. Read the full details.

William Champions Wales at Major Investment Summit

The Prince of Wales will address over 250 firms at a landmark summit in Newport, promoting Wales as a hub for tech, innovation, and skilled talent. Discover the key sectors and opportunities.

Kendall's £38.6bn tech plan for UK growth and cures

Technology Secretary Liz Kendall announces a major £38.6bn research funding plan to cure diseases and boost the economy, while criticising political rivals for negativity about Britain's future.

UK probes Pfizer and Novo Nordisk investments

The UK government launches a national security probe into major pharmaceutical investments by US-based Pfizer and Denmark's Novo Nordisk, raising concerns about foreign influence in Britain's vital healthcare sector.

Starmer Scraps Onshore Wind Ban in England

Keir Starmer's Labour government announces immediate removal of onshore wind farm ban in England, with Ed Miliband granting first approvals in major energy policy shift.

Rachel Reeves courts Gulf states for UK investment

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is actively seeking investment from Gulf nations including Saudi Arabia, raising questions about economic pragmatism versus ethical foreign policy in Labour's new government.

Reeves courts Saudi investment for UK growth

New Chancellor Rachel Reeves initiates high-stakes talks with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, seeking billions in investment to fuel UK economic growth amid challenging fiscal landscape.

HS2 West Coast link delayed 4 years to 2034

The crucial connection between HS2 and the West Coast Mainline faces a four-year delay, pushing completion to 2034 and adding £1.2bn to costs, dealing another major blow to Britain's flagship rail project.

Reeves: Brexit is done deal, no renegotiation

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has firmly shut down any prospect of renegotiating Brexit terms, telling business leaders the UK must focus on 'making Brexit work' rather than reopening old debates.

Reeves scraps Birmingham NEST hub in economic shake-up

Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves has abruptly terminated the planned £150 million NEST innovation hub in Birmingham, marking one of her first major economic decisions and raising concerns about the UK's regional development strategy.

UK backs French theme park with far-right links

Exclusive investigation reveals controversial French theme park chain Puy du Fou secured UK government support for its Midlands project despite its founder's deep ties to far-right movements and anti-LGBTQ+ stance.

Reeves unveils radical planning reforms to boost economy

In a bold move to kickstart economic growth, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces sweeping planning reforms, greenlights data centres, and faces criticism over delayed decision-making on major infrastructure projects.

Lloyds Bank makes £450m profit from Ferrari stake sale

Exclusive analysis reveals how Lloyds Banking Group's patient investment strategy paid off spectacularly with their Ferrari stake, while Citigroup faces Hong Kong regulatory scrutiny in separate banking sector developments.

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