Britain’s finance minister Jeremy Hunt said he would explore options for a NatWest share offer to the public in the next 12 months, to allow the government to reduce its stake in the bank. The government has been slowly reducing its stake
Is this yet another attempt to give itself a good image by improving the image of the Conservative government in anticipation of the next general election? Either way, the UK chancellor is expected to announce a reduction in national contributions for millions
Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt, who will speak to British MPs at midday, will be able to boast of public finances that are slightly better than expected and inflation that has fallen significantly. But economists warn that the room for maneuver is narrow.
Stock prices in London opened slightly higher on Wednesday, reflecting cautious optimism ahead of UK tax policy announcements. The FTSE 100 index opened up 13.59 points, or 0.2%, at 7,495.58. The FTSE 250 was up 67.31 points, or 0.4%, at 18,414.94, and
In a press release published on November 21, the British Embassy in the Democratic Republic of Congo calls on the authorities to guarantee fundamental freedoms during this electoral campaign period. The UK calls on authorities to bring hate speech to justice and
Youth participation in policy-making should be “permanent”, said Oliver Röpke, president of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), in an interview with Euractiv, adding that it should not serve as a “red herring”. The EESC, an EU consultative body made up
European stocks closed mixed at the start of the week, with attention turning to the minutes of Tuesday’s Federal Reserve meeting, as investors weigh the outlook for interest rates Americans. The FTSE 100 index closed down 7.89 points, or 0.1%, at 7,496.36.
Online abuse and hate speech targeting politically active women in Afghanistan has increased significantly since the Taliban took control of the country in August 2021, according to a report released Monday by a UK-based rights group . Afghan Witness, an open-access project
Investment in factories, but less aid for the unemployed: London will present a “growth” budget on Wednesday to try to revive the appeal of the conservative party in power and lagging behind in the polls before the legislative elections scheduled for next
British Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office), David Rutley, reiterated Britain’s support for the United Nations-led political process and the efforts of the United Nations’ personal envoy. UN Secretary General for Western Sahara, Staffan de Mistura, aiming to achieve