The British Museum has rescheduled a lecture on ancient Israel after initially postponing the event due to security and disruption concerns. The decision to delay the talk, originally part of Jewish Culture Month, drew criticism from government ministers and cultural commentators regarding the protection of free speech.

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The OECD has upgraded its growth forecast for the UK economy to 0.9% for the current year, though it lowered projections for 2027. The organisation highlighted that while inflation is easing, the UK faces challenges from high interest rates and fiscal constraints.

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