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Narrow Water Bridge can be delivered on time and within budget, says Martin
The Narrow Water Bridge linking Northern Ireland and the Republic can be built “on time and within budget”, the deputy premier has said. Micheal Martin said the project was inspired by the cross-border communities in the Omeath area in...
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Mel Stride launches national campaign to build the British workforce
Mel Stride has launched a national campaign to build the British workforce in a speech at a Jobcentre in south London.
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Calls for people with gym or yoga memberships to get tax rebates
The Government has been urged to give tax breaks to those who try to be physically active, to encourage people to stay healthy. A new lobby group, the Fit 4 Life – Irish Physical Activity Alliance, or IPAA, wants people with gym...
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Eamon Ryan announces new state-supported loan for home retrofitting
Environment minister Eamon Ryan announces a new state-supported loan for home retrofitting.
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Daily politics briefing - April 20
All the latest political developments as Rishi Sunak says it is "right" that MP Mark Menzies has resigned the Conservative whip after alleged misuse of campaign funds.
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PM says welfare reforms not about cost cutting as ‘hostile rhetoric’ criticised
Rishi Sunak has told of the “moral mission” to reform welfare as he announced major changes to the system in the face of criticism of his “hostile rhetoric” and accusations that the proposals are a “full-on assault on disabled people”....
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PM says welfare reforms not about cost-cutting as ‘hostile rhetoric’ criticised
Rishi Sunak has told of the “moral mission” to reform welfare as he announced major changes to the system in the face of criticism of his “hostile rhetoric” and accusations that the proposals are a “full-on assault on disabled people”....
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Simon Harris address British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly - full speech
Taoiseach Simon Harris addresses the 66th plenary of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly being held in Co Wicklow.
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The Movers and Shakers podcast hosts hand in their 'Parky Charter' to Downing Street
The hosts of The Movers and Shakers podcast mark World Parkinson's Day by handing in their 'Parky Charter' petition to Downing Street, asking for more support for people with the condition. The group of six, including Jeremy Paxman and...
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Labour will not let a generation of youngsters “go off track," says Liz Kendall
Labour will not let a generation of youngsters “go off track”, shadow work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall said as she set out plans to reform opportunities for the under-24s. Liz Kendall gives a speech at Demos think tank, PA...
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Labour promises crackdown on benefits payments to inactive young people
Labour has promised tougher measures on handing out benefits payments as it sets out plans to reduce the number of young people out of work, education or training. Shadow work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall said the party would...
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Liz Kendall announces Labour's plans to reform opportunities for under-24s - full speech
Shadow work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall announces Labour's plan to reform opportunities for under-24s in her first landmark speech since being in the role.
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Train drivers to stage fresh strikes over pay
Train drivers are to stage a series of fresh strikes and an overtime ban in their long-running dispute over pay, causing more travel chaos for passengers.
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Stephen Flynn disappointed SNP not briefed on Yemen strikes
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn says he's 'deeply disappointed' his party was not briefed before the UK's airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. However he said the Houthi's are 'no friends of ours' and said freedom of navigation in...
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Autumn statement: What measures did the Government announce?
Jeremy Hunt used his autumn statement to announce tax cuts, tighter welfare rules and further measures aimed at getting more people into work. The Chancellor said the full package has 110 measures he hopes will boost growth.
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What is expected in the Autumn Statement?
A look at what is expected in the Autumn Statement. The Chancellor will give his Autumn statement on Wednesday, and is expected to cut taxes and change welfare rules.
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Truss-backed economists call for cut in minimum wage
A group of economists backed by former prime minister Liz Truss says the minimum wage should be frozen and then cut to make the labour market more competitive. The Growth Commission has argued that plans to increase the minimum wage...
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Deutsche Bank CFO on Earnings, Outlook
Deutsche Bank plans to accelerate payouts to shareholders after higher income from its corporate bank and deposit inflows offset weaker trading results in the third quarter. Revenue in the three months through September rose about 3%...
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Deutsche Bank CFO Says Cost Cuts Will Include Job Losses
Deutsche Bank CFO James von Moltke discusses net interest income, shareholder returns and job cuts. He speaks with Bloomberg's Dani Burger after the lender reported revenue in the three months through September which rose about 3% from a...
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Wells Fargo CFO: Economy Slowing, Banks in Good Shape
Wells Fargo CFO Mike Santomassimo discusses the bank's third-quarter earnings and the regulatory environment with Scarlet Fu and Romaine Bostick on "Bloomberg Markets: The Close."
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Manchester prepares to host Tory conference
John Rooney, Director of Neighbourhood Delivery at Manchester City council and Assistant chief constable Chris Sykes, of Greater Manchester Police discuss preparations for the Tory Party conference at Manchester Central in October. ACC...
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Sadiq Khan speaks following visit to youth project
Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, says it is for Susan Hall to 'explain her values' after it was revealed that the Conservative mayoral candidate liked tweets praising Enoch Powell. The Mayor, following a visit to a youth project in Tooting,...
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Standard Chartered Offers 20 Weeks Paid Leave
Standard Chartered will offer at least 20 weeks of paid leave to new parents starting next month, joining a wave of companies expanding benefits for dads and adoptive parents as well as moms. Sonali Basak reports on "Bloomberg Markets:...
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Rivian Raises Production Targets as Earnings Beat
Rivian Automotive Inc. nudged up its production guidance for the year and narrowed its loss expectation as the maker of plug-in vehicles works to reestablish itself as a rising player in the increasingly crowded EV market. Bloomberg's Ed...