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Economy & Policy

British firms’ confidence in Singapore climbs high, navigating cost and talent pressures: survey

“Today, to revive the hope of peace for the Palestinians and Israelis, and a two-state solution, the United Kingdom formally recognises the State of Palestine,” says Prime Minister Keir Starmer.(top)
International

Britain, Australia and Canada recognise Palestinian state

Do long queues for baguettes in London on a Friday morning speak of growing British enthusiasm for aspects of French culture?
Lifestyle

Why are the British becoming so French?

The government said the increase raises UK Export Finance’s lending capacity to £80 billion, with up to £10 billion set aside to support those most affected by the tariffs in the short term.
International

Britain makes £20b export finance support available amid tariff turmoil

The Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme – similar to the ESTA system in the United States – requires visitors who do not need a visa to enter Britain to acquire pre-travel authorisation.
Transport & Logistics

US, Canadian and Australian travellers now face UK entry fee

FILE PHOTO: Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves attends a conversation with U.K. CEO of GroupM Karen Blackett, at a fringe meeting during the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, Britain, September 23, 2024. REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo
International

UK budget watchdog adopting 'trust but verify' approach to finance ministry

British High Commissioner to Singapore Nikesh Mehta: "Singapore is, of course, special because it’s not only an important financial hub but it’s also a key business hub for countries like the UK."
Global Enterprise

A diplomat’s wish for Singapore, UK to be ‘the closest of tech partners’

The think tank advises that labour should define debt in terms of public sector net worth, a broad measure that offsets the value of a wide range of public assets against past borrowing.
International

UK may need 20 billion pound tax hike to stop spending cuts, think tank says

The port operator is expanding in Dar es Salaam in Tanzania and has recently assessed harbors in South Africa and Kenya for potential investment.
International

DP World pauses £1 billion UK expansion amid government row

“This game-changing technology will bring 4,000 good jobs and billions of private investment into communities across Merseyside and Teesside,” says Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves.
Energy & Commodities

Britain promises up to US$28.5 billion for carbon capture projects

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