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Bulgarian Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev hosted an Iftar dinner for Arab ambassadors, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and cooperation in building a peaceful and prosperous world. He also expressed support for the Arab Plan for the Reconstruction of Gaza and initiatives promoting a two-state solution.

The next 24 hours will bring mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers and thunderstorms, while temperatures will range from lows of 4°C to 9°C and highs of 12°C to 17°C. In the mountains, expect rain and snow above 1700-1800 meters, while the Black Sea coast will see significant cloudiness but almost no precipitation.

Fevertree reported a strong full-year performance, with surging US sales helping to counterbalance a dip in its domestic UK market. The company's solid performance has prompted it to extend its share buyback programme by an additional £29 million, taking the total shareholder return planned for the year to £100 million.

The UK government is investing £3.25 billion in public service reform, with a focus on AI and cutting-edge technology to boost productivity, modernize operations, and support long-term economic growth. This investment aims to make public services more efficient and effective, while also strengthening national security and creating new opportunities for UK tech firms and startups.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled a £14 billion package of cuts and investments in her spring statement, aiming to restore fiscal credibility and boost long-term productivity. Key measures include welfare changes, increased defense spending, a Whitehall transformation fund, and cuts to overseas aid.