‘Significant doubt’ revealed over Bank of London’s ability to keep operating
Auditors question if Peter Mandelson-linked firm can raise adequate funding after news of regulator’s investigation The Bank of London, the fledgling clearing bank formerly backed by Peter Mandelson, has revealed it is under investigation by UK regulators, with auditors saying the fallout could throw “significant doubt” over its
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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
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‘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
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Bank of England cuts UK interest rates to 4.25% as trade war threatens economy – business live
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
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UK interest rates fall to 4.25% as Bank of England announces a quarter-point cut
Move follows run of downbeat economic data and looks to cushion UK from Trump’s trade war fallout Explainer: what does it mean for mortgages and savings? Business live – latest updates Bank of England policymakers have cut interest rates by a quarter point to 4.25% to cushion the
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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
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First meeting of defence industry body to forge new partnership and industry mobilisation
Defence Secretary John Healey co-chairs the first Defence Industrial Joint Council meeting today, bringing together defence firms, trade unions and investors to forge a new partnership aimed at improving warfighting readines… HM GovernmentSource
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Woman invented business to claim Covid loan then sent money to Poland
Jagoda Rubaszko guilty of fraud after inventing a business to apply for a £50,000 Covid Bounce Back Loan which she then sent to bank accounts in Poland HM GovernmentSource
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PM meeting with Secretary General of NATO Mark Rutte: 9 June 2025
The Prime Minister hosted NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at Downing Street this afternoon. HM GovernmentSource
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