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Government Removes CMA Chair to Prioritize Growth Over Regulation

The UK government has made the decision to remove Marcus Bokkerink from his role as the chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), citing concerns that the watchdog was not sufficiently prioritizing economic growth. Government insiders revealed that, particularly with key ministers, such as the Chancellor and Business Secretary, attending the World Economic Forum […]

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Surprise as UK December Borrowing Hits Four-Year High

In a surprising turn of events, government borrowing in the UK surged beyond expectations in December, marking the highest level of borrowing for the month in four years, according to official figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The UK government borrowed a total of £17.8 billion in December 2024, a sharp increase of […]