Labour rides Q1 growth surge as UK tops G7 economies
The UK economy grew 0.7% in Q1 2025, the fastest among G7 nations, offering a political lift to the Labour government. The Bank of England upgraded its annual
UK Government Guarantees £1.5 Billion Loan to Jaguar Land Rover
Mace | 28th September 2025 | Politics
The government is backing Jaguar Land Rover with a £1.5 billion loan guarantee via UK Export Finance to stabilise its supply chain following a cyberattack that halted production. The five‑year guarantee aims to unlock commercial borrowing and support suppliers under severe financial stress.
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