Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, the chancellor, and business secretary have asked UK regulators to propose reforms to boost economic growth, following flatlining GDP figures. The letter, signed by Reeves and Reynolds, emphasizes collaboration and regulatory reform to support growth and investment. Starmer aims to remove obstacles to economic growth imposed by regulators, while critics argue necessary rules may be overlooked.
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UK revokes accreditation for two Russian diplomatic officials
The UK has revoked accreditation for a Russian diplomat and spouse in response to Russian accusations of spying and harassment of British diplomats, leading to a series of tit-for-tat expulsions. The Foreign Office accused Russia of fabricating claims and seeking to close the British Embassy in Moscow, resulting in the UK taking immediate reciprocal action. Multiple expulsions have occurred amid deteriorating Russia-UK relations since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, with both countries accusing each...
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