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Economic update: Slow end to 2024 and growth plans announced
Sluggish GDP growth is expected to continue into early 2025, amongst weak business confidence. The government has made growth its “number one mission”.
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What will happen to the tax on wine from 1 February 2025?
Since August 2023, most wines sold in the UK have been taxed differently to other alcoholic products. This will change on 1 February 2025.
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Iran in 2025: How strong does it remain in the Middle East?
Iran’s regional alliances are weakened militarily. 2025 is the last year snapback sanctions can be applied against its nuclear programme.
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The UK and international development: Global issues for 2025
The UK Government’s reviews of international development will conclude in 2025. Global challenges include humanitarian need, armed conflict and UN funding.
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The Stormont Brake in action
Northern Ireland's MLAs can ask the UK Government to use the ‘Stormont Brake’, to stop a change in EU law from applying in Northern Ireland.
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The UK-EU dispute over sandeels
On 28 to 30 January 2025, the EU and the UK will take part in an arbitration hearing in The Hague in a dispute over the UK ban on sandeel fishing in its waters.
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PRIIPs, KIDs, UCITS: How are investments regulated in the UK?
Regulation for composite investments in the UK is currently derived from EU law, but the Financial Conduct Authority has plans to replace it with a new system.
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A new President for Lebanon: What next in 2025?
Lebanon has a new President pledging reforms but faces significant economic and political challenges, including the influence of Iran-backed Hezbollah.
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Foreign political donations in the UK
Foreign political donations are banned in the UK, but it is possible for foreign money to enter UK politics. The government has said it will review donation rules.
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Africa in 2025: G20 presidency and a new UK approach to Africa
South Africa will take the G20 presidency in 2025, the first African country to do so. What other opportunities and challenges face the African continent in 2025?
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When will my local train operator be nationalised?
The government is bringing most passenger train operators under public ownership. Nationalisation will start in 2025 and is expected to finish in 2027.
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Who is eligible for the RSV vaccine?
People who are more than 28 weeks pregnant or are aged 75 to 79 years are eligible for the vaccine against RSV, a virus that can cause coughs and colds.
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Economic update: Which industries have grown in 2024?
UK economic growth has slowed in the second half of 2024, after a relatively strong start. Early indicators suggest Q4 growth may be close to or lower than Q3.
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Where do girls live when in custody?
A review of the care and placement of girls in the secure estate has been announced, following the experience of girls placed in a prison for boys.
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What are gilts? A simple guide
Gilts are a type of loan that the UK Government borrows from investors and promises to repay, with interest. Gilts can be traded, and their value can change.
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