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.. Sky News
Sir Keir Starmer welcomed Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof to Downing Street on Thursday.
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Sir Keir Starmer has revealed plans to make it easier to build small nuclear power plants in England and Wales in an effort to boost economic growth. The prime minister described the plans as "long overdue" as he revealed the plan will create thousands of highly skilled jobs. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Planning rules will be ripped up to make it easier to build new nuclear reactors and create thousands of highly skilled jobs, the government has announced. Sky News
The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 4.5%, down from 4.75%. That means the interest rate is at its lowest level since June 2023, meaning the cost of borrowing has fallen to its lowest point in more than 18 months. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Concerns have been raised over how many bereaved families were spoken to before the government’s decision to demolish Grenfell Tower. Deputy prime minister and housing secretary Angela Rayner met bereaved families on Wednesday evening to tell them the decision. Grenfell United, which represents some of the survivors and the bereaved, claims their voices have been ignored. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Princess Anne returned to Southmead Hospital in Bristol where she was treated for a head injury last summer to personally thank the staff for their care. The Princess Royal spent five days in the hospital in June 2024 with a concussion after being struck by a horse. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prince William has revealed he "loves the countryside" at a roundtable discussion during a visit to a farm in Scotland. The Duke is raising awareness for community-led organisations that help support those facing isolation in rural areas. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn