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UK economy grows slightly for second month in a row

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1 year ago

April 12, 2024

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The UK economy has grown slightly for the second month in a row, official figures show.

Gross domestic product (GDP) grew just 0.1% in February, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.

It’s another signal that the UK economy is working its way out of recession – as growth of 0.2% was recorded last month.

A recession was declared in February after data showed two quarters of economic contraction.

If the economy expands for three months, the UK will be officially out of recession.

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US lawmakers to discuss crypto tax policy amid push to pass three bills

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3 hours ago

July 10, 2025

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US lawmakers to discuss crypto tax policy amid push to pass three bills

The hearing notice suggested a focus on a tax framework for digital assets, but did not mention specific witnesses or policies previously proposed.

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Japan’s Gates to tokenize $75M in Tokyo real estate on Oasys blockchain

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3 hours ago

July 10, 2025

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Japan’s Gates to tokenize M in Tokyo real estate on Oasys blockchain

Gates Inc. and Oasys’s partnership is one of Japan’s largest real estate tokenization projects, with phase 1 aiming to expand liquidity to $34 billion.

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Why Boris’s best mate is off to Reform

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11 hours ago

July 10, 2025

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Former Conservative chairman and friend of Boris Johnson – Sir Jake Berry – is defecting to Reform UK, causing more problems for Tory leader Kemi Badenoch.

On today’s episode, Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy discuss if his defection will divide parts of Reform policy.

Elsewhere, the Anglo-French summit gets under way, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hoping to announce a migration deal with French President Emmanuel Macron to deter small boat crossings.

Plus, chatter around Whitehall that No10 are considering a pre-summer reshuffle, but will it have any value?