UK Economy
23 Dec
Britain's economy was stagnant in the third quarter, according to revised official data released Monday, dealing a fresh blow to the Labour government.
13 Dec
Britain's economy shrank for the second consecutive month in October, official data showed Friday, dealing a blow to the Labour government that has made economic growth a priority.
15 Nov
Britain's economy grew less than expected in the third quarter, official data showed on Friday, dealing a blow to the Labour government tha
15 Aug 2024
Britain's economy grew 0.6 percent in the April-June period, a slight slowdown compared with the first three months of the year, official data showed on Thursday. The country's economy is growing after it exited a mild recession at the end of last year, helped by inflation falling back from four-decade highs. Gross domestic product had…
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EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday called for a "surge" in European defence spending, as the 27-nation bloc faces an aggressive Russia and faltering US support. Addressing lawmakers in Strasbourg, von der Leyen said Europe's security order was "being shaken," suggesting the continent could no longer rely on "America's full protection".…
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The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) sitting in Abuja on Tuesday, adjourned ruling on the suit filed by Course 18, 19, and 20 (Force Entrants) of the Police Academy challenging their forceful retirement from Nigeria Police Force by the Police Service Commission (PSC), Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Force Secretary. The court…
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In a bid to ensure adherence to the rule of law, the House of Representatives has directed the Nigerian Army to release the investigation report on the unfortunate killing of 17 Soldiers on 14 March 2024, in Okuama Community, Ughelli South of Delta state. The decision followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Hon.…
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A former chairman of Kagarko Local Government Area in Kaduna State, Nasara Rabo, has countered allegations of underperformance against the Minister of Environment, Mal. Balarabe Abbas Lawal, saying that the minister ranks top among those in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Government. Rabo was responding to calls for the minister's removal by the former National Youth…
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The Nasarawa State House of Assembly Committee on Education, Science and Technology has warned contractors handling construction works in schools across the state to avoid substandard jobs. Mr Abel Bala, the chairman of the committee, gave the warning on Tuesday while inspecting the completed and ongoing projects at Government Science Secondary School (GSSS), Karu. The…
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A suspected outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis in Kebbi has killed no fewer than 26 persons, according to Kebbi Government. The Commissioner for Health, Alhaji Musa Ismaila, confirmed this during a press briefing in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday. “In week seven, we are saddled with the unfortunate situation of an outbreak of rising numbers of cases…
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Hit hard by US aid funding cuts, the UN migration agency is battling claims from current and former staff of now pandering to Washington and providing cover for mass deportations. Like many humanitarian agencies, the International Organization for Migration has been reeling since President Donald Trump returned to the White House in January, pushing an…
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The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, affirmed the candidacy of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressive Congress (APC) as the Governor of Ondo State. The apex court, dismissing the appeal filed by Agboola Ajayi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held that the appellant lacked the locus stand to pursue the matter. The five-man panel…
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A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Mr. Edo Osahon, has alleged that plans by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state to use some traditional rulers in the South West to get the Presidency's support have fallen flat. According to Osahon, as part of a last-ditch effort to…
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Supporters of Rivers State Governor under the aegis of National Supreme Council for Sim Worldwide have vowed that the governor cannot be impeached, stating that he has not also violated any law to warrant such a call. The group has therefore, challenged the Tony Okocha-led All Progressives Congress (APC) who on Monday, ordered the governor…