Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects favorite stories in this free weekly newsletter highlighting potential job cuts in UK government departments focused on attracting investment and promoting exports, despite promises to boost economic growth. Plans for headcount reductions and restructuring are underway, including merging the Office for Investment with the business department’s investment directorate, aiming to strengthen regional investment propositions and improve trade performance post-Brexit. The British Chambers of Commerce expresses concerns about potential cuts to export promotion activities, emphasizing the importance of targeted investment in export promotion for economic growth.
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Tamarind House in St Lucia offers stunning views of the Piton Mountains and the Caribbean Sea, featuring 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a swimming pool, and 1.2 acres of land for £2.3m. Carbisdale Castle in Scotland boasts 19 bedrooms, 17 bathrooms, and 29 acres of land with a price tag of £5m+. Mount Merino in New York offers a restored Victorian house with 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, and 100.5 acres of land for £5.9m. Full Article
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