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Bank of England governor urges UK to rebuild EU trade ties as key summit looms

After US talks, Andrew Bailey says Britain must do everything it can to improve trading relations with bloc Business live – latest updates The governor of the Bank of England has said that the UK now needs to do everything it can to rebuild its long-term trade relationship

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.25% and welcomes US-UK trade deal – as it happened

Bank policymakers split 5-2-2 over this month’s interest rate decision UK interest rate cut: what does it mean for mortgages and savings? Federal Reserve warns of inflation and jobs risks amid Trump’s erratic trade strategy Trump expected to announce framework of UK trade agreement, sources say Sweden’s central

‘Greedflation’ fears rise as Bank official warns firms against price hikes

Bank of England’s Catherine Mann wary of ‘pricing power’, with companies looking to rebuild profit margins by hiking prices Business live – latest updates Businesses will need to show they are keeping a lid on prices before there can be further interest rate cuts, according to the Bank

PM meeting with President Lee Jae Myung of the Republic of Korea: 17 June 2025

The Prime Minister met President Lee Jae Myung of the Republic of Korea at the G7 Summit HM GovernmentSource

UK inflation falls to 3.4%, complicating Bank of England’s interest rate task

Annual drop in May but policymakers still almost certain to hold rates at 4.25% on Thursday Inflation in the UK fell to 3.4% last month as shop prices declined, complicating the Bank of England’s interest rates decision on Thursday. Policymakers are still almost certain to hold interest rates

Are You a HENRY?

Lauren Schwahn writes for NerdWallet. Email: lschwahn@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @lauren_schwahn. The article Are You a HENRY? originally appeared on NerdWallet. Lauren SchwahnSource

Two trade deals and a rate cut in one week … are things looking up for UK plc?

Analysts say the news boosts business confidence, helps an EU trade reset and shows the UK is a good place to invest – but it’s unlikely to turbo-charge GDP You wait three years for a trade deal and then two come along at once. As of Monday, the

Is it (finally) a buyer’s market in cottage country?

During the pandemic, Canada’s recreational property market took off. There were double-digit percentage increases in the median sale price of cottages across the country, with eager buyers determined to leave the city at just about any cost. Bidding wars were the norm and many sales happened quickly and

7 Innocent-Looking Devices That Secretly Spy on You Inside Your Own Home

Image Source: 123rf.com You might think your own home is your castle, but could peace of mind be an illusion? Many everyday gadgets have become stealthy eyes and ears, quietly collecting data or even streaming audio and video without your consent. Knowing which innocent-looking devices act as spy

New plans to supercharge UK cyber sector

The UK’s growing cyber security sector will be boosted by millions in new investment and a new Cyber Growth Action Plan, as part of the government’s Plan for Change. HM GovernmentSource

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