Rachel Reeves respects BoEs right to increase interest rates
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Rachel Reeves respects BoEs right to increase interest rates
Rachel Reeves says she "respects" the independence of the Bank of England after they raised interest rates to 4% on Thursday, saying: "It's their job to meet the inflation targets through changes in interest rates." The shadow chancellor also condemns Shell's record £32 billion profits in 2022, which she says are "the windfalls of an illegal war in Ukraine".
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Rachel Reeves says she hopes that the government "can come to an agreement with public sector workers" to end the "industrial unrest". The shadow chancellor says talks should have started much sooner after numerous public sectors are taking industrial action this week. Report by Rowlandi. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rachel Reeves, Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, says that "Tory MPs have put intolerable pressure on the BBC because they don't like the criticism of their government policy" before urging the broadcaster to put Gary Lineker back on air saying he "should be able to express his views". Report by Czubalam. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rachel Reeves, Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, says she is "very concerned about the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. Our great start-up industries in the UK, particularly in Tech and life sciences, are reliant on Silicon Valley Bank." Her comments come after the bank collapsed threating thousands of jobs. Report by Czubalam. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves says she hopes that the latest GDP figures are a "wake-up call" for the government. Her comments come as the UK's economy flatlined in the last three months of 2022, helping it narrowly avoid falling into recession. Report by Patelr. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The head of the UN’s atomic energy watchdog returned Wednesday to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, a day after saying a deal to protect Europe’s largest nuclear power facility from a catastrophic accident due to the war in Ukraine was “close.”
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Russia Halts Sharing , Information Regarding Nuclear Forces , With the US.
NBC reports that a Russian diplomat has announced
that Moscow has stopped sharing information
regarding its nuclear forces with the United States.
According to Sergei Ryabkov, Russia's
deputy foreign minister, the suspension
of information includes any missile tests. .
All notifications, all kinds of notifications,
all activities under the treaty will be
suspended and will not be conducted
regardless of what position the U.S. may take, Sergei Ryabkov, Russia's deputy foreign minister, via NBC.
The news comes after Russia ended its
participation in the last remaining nuclear
arms pact between the two superpowers.
Last month, President Vladimir Putin
ended Russia's involvement
with the START treaty.
At the time, Putin said that Russia could not accept
U.S. inspections of nuclear sites after NATO declared
that its goal was a Russian defeat in Ukraine.
NBC reports that Russia's foreign ministry
said that Moscow would continue to respect
the treaty's caps placed on nuclear weapons.
Russia's defense ministry said that military drills
currently underway will include Yars mobile missile
launchers moving across three regions of Siberia.
NBC reports that the Yars is a nuclear
capable intercontinental ballistic missile
with a range in excess of 6,800 miles.
According to the ministry, the drills
will include measures to keep the deployment
concealed from foreign intelligence.
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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenksyy has said that he is ready to meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping and may be find a way to end the Russian aggression.
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Mark Hamill, known for his role as Luke Skywalker, is lending his voice to "Air Alert," a mobile app linked to Ukraine's air defense system. The app warns users of potential Russian missile, bomb, and drone attacks.
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More than 220,000 Russian troops and mercenaries have been killed or injured in Ukraine, according to the latest US assessment, Britain's defence secretary has.. Sky News
Tributes pour in from Royals, politicians and human rights campaigners for Paul O’Grady who has died at the age of 67. His husband Andre Portasio said in a statement the comedian and TV presenter died "unexpectedly but peacefully" on Tuesday evening. O’Grady became a warm and witty presence on television screens from the 1980s - initially as his drag queen alter-ego Lily Savage. His unique blend of humour, sharp wit, and a kind yet fierce flag-bearing for the underdog will be missed by millions. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The brother of TV presenter Philip Schofield arrives at Exeter Crown Court in Devon. Timothy Schofield is on trial, accused of 11 sexual offences involving a child, which he denies. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
ITV News asks people in Braintree, Essex about plans to house thousands of illegal migrants in a nearby military barracks. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf presents his new cabinet of ministers to members of the media outside Bute House in Edinburgh. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Speaking at a launch event in Hertfordshire, Liberal Democrats Leader Sir Ed Davey insists his party is “on the march” across the country, making gains from the Conservative and Labour parties ahead of May’s local elections. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn