Author: David Pike

David Pike is an experienced news journalist with over 20 years experience as a UK News editor for WTX News and other news publications.

UK government borrowed less than expected last year The UK government borrowed less than expected in the financial year ending 31 March, despite providing support for households’ energy bills and facing higher borrowing costs. Official figures showed borrowing of £139.2bn ($189.7bn), which was £18.1bn more than the previous year, but less than the £152bn predicted by the government’s forecaster last month. Nevertheless, borrowing for the current financial year was equivalent to 5.5% of the UK…

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UK government begins large-scale evacuation of British people The UK government has announced a “large-scale” complex evacuation of British citizens from Sudan, prioritising families with children, the elderly, and those with medical conditions.  The RAF will conduct flights from an airfield near Khartoum, the country’s capital. The evacuation plan follows a 72-hour ceasefire agreement between rival military factions that began on Monday night.  At least 400 people have died in the fighting that has taken…

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