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As part of the North East's housing target increase of 47 per cent, Barratt and David Wilson Homes North East is planning to submit five new planning applications in various locations in the region. These plans aim to deliver high-quality housing, including affordable options, and create new job
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The UK Government has introduced a new £1 million programme, aimed at boosting tech growth and innovation in regions outside of London. The Regional Tech Booster programme will provide support to entrepreneurs and tech businesses in Scotland, the North East, Humber and East, and South Yorkshire, helping to address key
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The Philippines has witnessed impressive growth over the past 15 years, with a significant increase in jobs and a record low unemployment rate. According to the World Bank's Country Growth and Jobs Report, structural reforms are necessary to accelerate economic growth and transform the country into a middle-class
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Unemployment continues to be one of the most pressing issues in Ethiopia, with far-reaching consequences for individuals and the national economy. The government has been working tirelessly to address this challenge by creating job opportunities for citizens, both domestically and abroad. The efforts have shown encouraging signs of success, with
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The UK economy has been facing headwinds, but there are strong grounds for optimism. Weaker than expected data showed a contraction in GDP in May, however, the latest Lloyds Business Barometer records that economic optimism reached a 10-month high in June, with overall business confidence hitting its highest level since
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A proposed 30 percent tariff on Mexican goods by the US could have far-reaching consequences for Mexico's economy. Moody's Analytics estimates that the tariff could reduce Mexico's economic growth by 1 percentage point over the next year. According to Alfredo Coutino, head of Latin
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Rachel Reeves will use her Mansion House speech to call for a significant increase in risk in financial services, with looser regulation and a new "Tell Sid" campaign to persuade the public to buy shares. The chancellor's proposals aim to boost growth and deliver better returns
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Speaking at the Malaysia International Conference on Governance and Integrity 2025, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim highlighted the grave consequences of corruption on economic progress and national harmony. He emphasized that combating corruption is a shared responsibility that requires courage, integrity, and active participation from all segments of society.
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Corruption is a pervasive issue affecting every level of society, distorting markets, deterring investment, and stunting economic growth. Dr. Akwasi Opong-Fosu, Chair of the Africa Global Emergence Centre, emphasized that corruption is not limited to Africa but is a global problem embedded in both public and private sectors. He spoke
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The development of air traffic has emerged as a key driver of tourism, investment, and economic growth in Bosnia and Herzegovina, particularly in the Federation of BiH. The government's 2025 budget prioritizes aviation connectivity, allocating a total of 19.3 million KM to support the air transport sector.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver a Mansion House speech outlining her vision for the financial services industry, emphasizing the importance of sound public finances and a regulatory system geared towards growth rather than eliminating risk. Despite pressure from Labour MPs for higher public spending and looser fiscal rules, Reeves will
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The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the historic H.R. 1, President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," a signature domestic policy legislation that will deliver on President Trump's Peace Through Strength agenda and restore American deterrence. The bill will also secure historic
