UK pay growth remains high, making interest rate cut less likely
Unemployment was level in January, but has risen over the past six months Business live latest updates Pay growth remained high at 5.8% in the three months to January, according to official data, maintaining the pressure on Bank of England policymakers to keep interest rates elevated when they
Read MoreGovernment backs mayor to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport
The South Yorkshire Mayor has announced a £30m devolved funding investment into reopening Doncaster Sheffield Airport, in a major economic boost for the region. HM GovernmentSource
Read MorePM call with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia: 9 April 2025
The Prime Minister spoke to His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia earlier this afternoon. HM GovernmentSource
Read MoreForeign Secretary David Lammy hosts energy firms and banks to discuss climate change
Government, industry, international organisations and institutions met in the Mattatoio, Rome, to discuss the global shift to clean power. HM GovernmentSource
Read MoreFear of a tariff ‘Trumpcession’ puts pressure on Bank and Fed over interest rates
A trade war could push up inflation when both the UK and US economies really need cheaper borrowing. So what’s a central bank to do? Monetary policymakers on both sides of the Atlantic will be considering how seriously to take Donald Trump’s threats of an all-out trade war
Read MoreNavigating the Job Market: Financial Tips for Career Transitions
Changing careers or losing a job can feel like the rug’s been pulled out from under you. Whether you’re shifting fields voluntarily or unexpectedly navigating a layoff, one thing’s sure: your financial strategy needs to evolve right along with your professional path. Let’s talk about navigating the job
Read MoreHome Appraisal Impacts on Your Mortgage: Tips for Budgeting
Buying a home is thrilling. It’s also a financial puzzle. One key piece? The home appraisal. It might not get as much attention as your credit score or interest rate. However, there are home appraisal impacts nevertheless, as they can make or break your mortgage approval – and
Read MoreBank of England says AI software could create market crisis for profit
Concern grows over programs deployed to act with autonomy that may ‘exploit weaknesses’ Business live – latest updates Increasingly autonomous AI programs could end up manipulating markets and intentionally creating crises in order to boost profits for banks and traders, the Bank of England has warned. Artificial intelligence’s
Read MoreThese products will cost more because of tariffs
President Trump's tariffs have come into effect and we will likely start seeing products get even more expensive as companies pass long these costs to consumers. All goods coming into the country will have a minimum 10% tariff, with some countries seeing higher rates. On April 9th, everything
Read MoreIs New York Fries American?—the Canadian brands you didn’t know are Canadian
Canada’s tariff war with the U.S. has many homegrown companies hoping customers remember there’s more to them than their names. Despite branding themselves with nods to the U.S., Boston Pizza, New York Fries, Montana’s, California Sandwiches and The Great American Backrub are all Canadian and have been working
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