Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5% and slashes UK growth forecast
The Bank says the UK economy will grow by 0.75% in 2025, down from a previous forecast of 1.5%, while inflation is expected to rise.
Cost of living warning as higher-than-expected inflation to hit household budgets
The Bank of England has warned that inflation will be higher than previously forecast over the summer as households face a ...
Rachel Reeves 'trick' downplays £200bn blackhole as UK crashes into 'mire of debt'
EXCLUSIVE: Bob Lyddon accused the financial establishment of "a conjuring trick that deceives the public into believing we ...
Majority of businesses struggling to secure additional funding required to support their growth
New research from leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK LLP finds that, while many businesses expect they ...
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U.S. Debt by President: Dollar and Percentage
Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images National debt is an extremely important issue for many American voters, and plays a significant role in their choice of president. This begs the question: how much of ...
HSBC blocks pensions to Hong Kong exiles
They sought sanctuary in the UK after escaping a crackdown on pro-democracy protests and the introduction of repressive ...
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UK aid: Labour warned its plans 'won't work’ without more money
Devex Pro event hears Labour's first six months in power have brought fine words but little decisive action — and ponders how the U.K. should respond to U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Sector responds to chancellor: social housing should be considered an asset, not a drain on public finances
Rachel Reeves promised to fast-track major housing and infrastructure projects in a speech on Wednesday. Stephen Delahunty ...
Reeves must prepare for jump in defence spending, says Bailey
Rachel Reeves must prepare for a significant jump in defence spending as geopolitical pressures mount, Andrew Bailey has ...
Exact code to spot if up to £300 winter fuel payment has landed in YOUR bank account – and what to do if it’s missing
ANYONE expecting to receive the winter fuel payment needs to check their bank account for a simple code to ensure it has been ...
Morrisons warns Budget will mean deeper cuts
Supermarket chain WM Morrison has become the latest UK retailer to warn that it will accelerate cost-cutting following the ...
A decade and a half after the global financial crisis, two governments are still reducing their bank stakes
The fates of government-backed mortgage giants Fannie Mae (FNMA) and Freddie Mac (FMCC) are still to be determined, with new Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent saying no conservatorship should be ...