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Jeremy Hunt Hints at October General Election
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has suggested that a general election could potentially be held in October.
Wednesday 21 October 2026
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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has suggested that a general election could potentially be held in October.
Britain's leading bakery chain, Greggs, has encountered technical difficulties with payments, resulting in the closure of some of its stores.
Government data reveals that three quarters of medium and large sized businesses were hit by a cyber incident in the past year, as attacks against large…
Fashion retailer Ted Baker is on the brink of administration, posing a threat to hundreds of high street jobs across Britain.
Luxury carmaker Bentley is capitalising on the growing trend among the globe's wealthiest individuals who are choosing to invest hundreds of thousands of pounds in "levels…
Ministers engage in urgent discussions with Alstom to avert closure of Derby train manufacturing works, amid threats to move production abroad. Thousands of jobs hang in…
In a recent development, Education Secretary Gillian Keegan has criticised large employers advocating for a shift in apprentice levy funds, highlighting potential repercussions for young apprenticeships.…
The UK is gearing up to trial its first electric flying taxis by 2026, a move that could see these futuristic modes of transport in regular…
The highly anticipated criminal fraud trial of Mike Lynch is set to commence in San Francisco today.
In a positive turn of events, economic growth has become more widespread across the UK's private sector, reaching a ten-month high in February.
The UK music industry has initiated its first legal action against AI "deepfake" technology, targeting a start-up that produces songs emulating the voices of renowned musicians…
Naked Wines, the online wine retailer listed in London, has taken a strategic step by engaging debt advisers to explore potential refinancing solutions in response to…
The government is facing censure from the National Audit Office (NAO) over insufficient progress in encouraging households to transition to clean heating, with uptake of heat…
The Post Office will no longer be responsible for administering compensation for victims impacted by the flawed Horizon software.
As the looming deadline for £190 million in debt owed by Kemble Water, the parent company of Thames Water, approaches, a consortium of lenders has taken…