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BoE considers further rate hikes as strong demand for workers persists

BoE considers further rate hikes as strong demand for workers persists

According to a closely watched survey released today, inflation in the UK economy persists due to businesses passing on higher wage costs, despite signs of easing price pressures. The survey conducted by S&P Global and the Chartered Institute of Procurement…

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Impact of the UK’s immigration policy on economic growth

Impact of the UK's immigration policy on economic growth

The United Kingdom’s immigration policy has been a subject of much debate in recent years, with discussions focusing on how it may impact economic growth in the country. The UK’s immigration policy is a complex issue that involves balancing the…

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Marquee hire in Kent, England

Marquee hire in Kent, England

When organizing an event of any kind, such as wedding receptions, birthdays, parties, corporate events or any kind of gathering, people often have a problem with space. Not having enough room in the house, being afraid of bad weather if…

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British PM Theresa May hints delaying Brexit for months

British PM Theresa May

Brexit would be delayed by about months to avoid hard border in Ireland, said British prime minister Theresa May without any extension information on its transition. The scheduled end-date of final departure of Britain from European Union (EU) is December…

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New-Old Design British Passports to Start Rolling Late Next Year

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One step towards Brexit has been solved. The blue passports for British people will be rolled out late next year with new-old design, replacing burgundy cover that existed since 1980s. After the exit of United Kingdom from European Union in…

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More People In 30s, 40s With Children Leaving London

More people are lately leaving London to find a new life in other places of United Kingdom. A data reveals during the year to June 2017 at least 330,000 people migrated and the biggest exodus was Newham. In 2016 the…

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Wales Bans Smoking Outside Hospital, School Spaces

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Wales has banned smoking outside school and hospital premises and the restriction is to start from summer of next year to protect people from secondhand smoke as well as de-normalise smoking for young people and children. Most of the hospitals…

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UK Enjoying Worst Press Freedom In Western Europe: Report

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Reporters are more restricted in United Kingdom than other countries in western Europe, finds a new study in annual World Press Freedom Index. According to Reporters Without Borders the country is placed at 40th place3 in global ranking of 180…

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World Heritage Sites in United Kingdom

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What do the Giant’s Causeway, Stonehenge and the Ironbridge Gorge have in common? They were among the first seven UK landmarks to become World Heritage Sites, shortly after Britain ratified the World Heritage Convention in 1984. By 2008 another 20…

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British Government To Double Health Surcharge For Visitors Coming From Outside EU

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British government may soon double up the health surcharge paid to 400 pounds per year by long-term visitors and students from India and other countries outside of the European Union (EU). Introduced in April 2015 the health surcharge was earlier…

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