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The Chinese government has criticised British Steel being taken into UK public ownership on "national interest" grounds.

The UK economy grew by 0.1% in May, according to the final set of official figures ahead of Rachel Reeves's widely expected departure as chancellor.

Ofcom has launched an investigation into whether TikTok is failing to protect children from harmful content.

Families face spending more than £1,100 per child for summer holiday childcare, new research suggests.

The average advertised private rent on a home in Britain has reached a record £1,397 per month, according to Rightmove.

Thames Water has warned funding is due to dry up by November and further money will be dependent on the views of incoming PM Andy Burnham, as its major lenders seek to shore up its financial future.

The UK government is working on a ban on imports and exports to illegal Israeli settlements, the trade minister confirmed on Wednesday morning.

Troubled South East Water (SEW) is facing a £30.5m redress package for multiple customer service failures, the industry watchdog has announced.

A cross-party group of MPs has told prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham he should allow councils to increase council tax by as much as they want.