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The Growth Agenda for the United Kingdom – Business & Finance

The Growth Agenda for the United Kingdom – Business & Finance

After years of insufficient investment and sagging productivity in the UK, the Labour Party recognizes that achieving high-quality growth will require a comprehensive policy approach that builds on many intermediate objectives. But devising a strategy is only the first step; the real challenge lies in implementation. By Mohamed A. El-Erian CAMBRIDGE – As in many...

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Vatican cricket team heads to London for UK tour – Vatican News

Vatican cricket team heads to London for UK tour – Vatican News

Matches with the England seniors and King Charles’ squad are on the agenda for the Vatican cricket team, which arrives in the UK on Friday. By Joseph Tulloch – Fiumicino Airport, Rome The Vatican cricket team is en route to London for its tenth ‘Light of Faith’ tour. This year’s edition will see the Vatican...

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More years of financial pain for mortgage holders says Bank of England

More years of financial pain for mortgage holders says Bank of England

As many as three million households are set to experience more financial pain as their mortgage payments rise in the next two years, the Bank of England has warned. And about 400,000 mortgage holders are facing some “very large” payment increases, the Bank’s Financial Stability report cautioned. Monthly mortgage payments are expected to rise by...

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Apple Vision Pro is available to pre-order in the UK

Apple Vision Pro is available to pre-order in the UK

28 June 2024 UPDATE Apple Vision Pro is available to pre-order in the UK Apple Vision Pro will be available in Apple Store locations and for delivery beginning Friday, July 12 Customers can experience a new and intuitive at-home shopping experience that makes it easy to personalise and purchase Vision Pro, with assistance from an Apple Specialist...

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NBA Draft grades 2024: Complete results and analysis for every pick in Rounds 1-2 | Sporting News Australia

NBA Draft grades 2024: Complete results and analysis for every pick in Rounds 1-2 | Sporting News Australia

The 2024 NBA Draft is complete. While this year’s draft class didn’t have the same hype as last year’s Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes, there were plenty of talented prospects who heard their names called by NBA commissioner Adam Silver. The Hawks, to no surprise, selected French forward Zaccharie Risacher with the No. 1 overall pick. There...

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Mallorca Open: Jubb stuns Shelton to reach semi-finals

Mallorca Open: Jubb stuns Shelton to reach semi-finals

Qualifier Paul Jubb moved into the last four of the Mallorca Open by edging out American Ben Shelton, the top seed, 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (8) at Mallorca Country Club. Jubb, ranked No 289, will play Austrian Sebastian Ofner next. In the previous rounds of the Mallorca tournament, Paul Jubb defeated German qualifier Maximilian Marterer (6-1,...

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Phil Foden: England midfielder to return to Euro 2024 camp after birth of child

Phil Foden: England midfielder to return to Euro 2024 camp after birth of child

England midfielder Phil Foden will return to Germany on Thursday after travelling to the United Kingdom for the birth of his third child. The 24-year-old left the England camp for what the Football Association said on Wednesday was a “pressing family matter”. Foden, who has 37 caps, has started all three of England’s group games...

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Breaking Down the U.K. Election Betting Scandal

Breaking Down the U.K. Election Betting Scandal

U.K. Prime MInister Rishi Sunak took the British public by surprise last month when he announced a general election on July 4. Sunak was not under obligation to call an election until December 2024, so calling an election earlier than necessary while the Conservative Party had not been performing well in the polls was especially...

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Swinney criticises Jack’s election bets as ‘totally and utterly unethical’

Swinney criticises Jack’s election bets as ‘totally and utterly unethical’

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack should be barred from going to the House of Lords for “totally and utterly unethical” behaviour betting on the timing of the General Election, Scotland’s First Minister has said. John Swinney accused Mr Jack of having used information he “gleaned around the cabinet table” when gambling on the date of the...

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Blackstone gone shopping in the United Kingdom and acquires Village Hotels

Blackstone gone shopping in the United Kingdom and acquires Village Hotels

The powerful American investment fund is taking over the British chain Village Hotels from its colleague KSL Capital Partners for a billion euros. Continuing financial maneuvers in the world of hospitality, the British Villages Hotels, 33 establishments across the country for some 4,400 rooms, changes of ownership from KSL Capital Partners to Blackstone for an...