Starmer has a battle on his hands - but when it's green v growth, there's only one winner
Thursday, 6 February 2025 Keir Starmer was touring the UK National Nuclear Laboratory in Preston when the Bank of England halved its 2025 growth forecast, cut interest rates for the third time in six months, warned of an uptick in inflation and said the national insurance hike on employers would hit prices and jobs more than expected.
Sir Keir Starmer welcomes Cheryl Korbel, whose daughter Olivia Pratt-Korbel was murdered in Liverpool in 2022, to the House of Commons. The prime minister also meets Cheryl and Antonia Elverson, Olivia’s aunt in his private office, who are both campaigning to force criminals to appear in court for sentencing. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer welcomes the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides to 10 Downing Street. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The UK has suspended free trade talks with Israel and summoned its ambassador amid growing outrage over military actions in Gaza and the West Bank. Foreign Secretary David Lammy condemned Israeli ministers’ extremist rhetoric and the humanitarian crisis, with sanctions targeting settlers and linked groups. The EU has launched a formal review of ties. As Israel accuses the West of bias, PM Keir Starmer calls Gaza’s civilian toll “intolerable,” with critics demanding a full arms embargo and recognition of Palestine.
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Kemi Badenoch says it is a "joke" to say that Sir Keir Starmer's partial U-turn on winter fuel payments is a reaction to the economy improving. The Conservative leader also says she would like to see a change that means pensioners who earn “£11,000 to £15,000 a year getting winter fuel payments”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
At Prime Minister's Questions, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says: "Inflation was 2% when Conservatives left office, 2%, it's now nearly double that. When will he recognise that it’s Labour's budget driving up inflation?" Sir Keir Starmer says, “we are taking measures to bring prices down”, citing the government’s trade deal with the EU. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Andrew Bailey says he is "very pleased" that the UK and the US have reached a trade deal agreement. But the governor of the Bank of England adds the deal will become much more important "if it becomes the trendsetter" for agreements involving the rest of the world. His comments come after the Bank of England cut interest rates from 4.5% to 4.25%. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has welcomed the cut to interest rates announced by the Bank of England. Interest rates have gone from 4.5% to 4.25%. Ms Reeves said: "We have had four interest rate cuts now in ten months. It's so important that this government has returned stability to the economy." Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4.5% to 4.25%. Shadow chancellor Mel Stride reacted to the news, claiming Labour's policies have prevented higher cuts to interest rates. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Mark Carney is set to become Canada’s next Prime Minister after a landmark Liberal victory over the Conservatives. Once an unelected leader appointed after winning the Liberal Party leadership in March 2025, Carney now holds a voter-backed mandate. The former Governor of the Bank of Canada and Bank of England, Carney is renowned for steering economies through crisis—from the 2008 financial meltdown to Brexit. With growing tensions from the U.S., including threats from President Donald Trump over trade and sovereignty, Carney faces challenges aplenty. Watch now for a deep dive into how this economist-turned-politician secured power and what it means for Canada’s future.
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