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David Redshaw and Andrew Webb respond to an article by the bank of England’s Clare Lombardelli Clare Lombardelli is right about the problems of economics teaching (‘It’s pretty bad’: Bank of England top official on the lack of female economics students, 5 May), and it’s illustrated right there

Mood-boosting rate cut is a fillip for Reeves but leaves future uncertain

Split in Bank of England votes muddies waters as to direction of monetary policy in coming months UK interest rates fall to 4.25% as Bank of England announces a quarter-point cut Explainer: what does it mean for mortgages and savings? Business live – latest updates Thursday’s interest rate

Bank of England backs scheme to put more economics teachers into state schools

Initial training to be offered in north-west England, as report shows disparities in access to the subject The Bank of England is backing a drive to put more economics teachers into state schools, as a report has revealed young people from disadvantaged backgrounds are the least likely to

Approvazione delle specifiche tecniche e dei controlli per la trasmissione telematica dei dati rilevanti ai fini della elaborazione della proposta di concordato preventivo biennale per i periodi d’imposta 2025 e 2026 nonché delle modifiche alle specifiche tecniche degli indici sintetici di affidabilità fiscale e dei modelli REDDITI 2025 (provvedimento)

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Bell Canada’s first quarter results for 2025

BCE Inc. cut its quarterly dividend payment to shareholders and announced a partnership deal with the Public Sector Pension Investment Board to help accelerate the development of fibre infrastructure in the U.S. BCE chief executive Mirko Bibic said Thursday the dividend cut comes as the company faces intense

Stock market news for investors: Shopify reports a loss and Cenovus Energy pays dividend

Here’s a round-up of news for Canadian investors this week. Shopify Cenovus Energy Canadian Tire MDA Space Featured RRSP Accounts featured EQ Bank Build your retirement savings with 2.00% interest, tax-deferred contributions and zero fees. go to site featured Registered GIC rate Earn a guaranteed 3.5% in your

A long trade war could mean more financial stress: Bank of Canada

The financial picture for Canadian households and businesses was showing signs of increased health until the United States started a trade war, the Bank of Canada said Thursday (May 8). The central bank says in its latest Financial Stability Report that at the start of the year, households

New tipping rules in Quebec aim to make things easier for customers

New rules on tipping and on price displays at grocery retailers took effect Wednesday (May 7) across Quebec, in a move the government describes as an effort to make things easier for consumers. The rules require the display of any suggested tipping options to be “neutral and uniform,”

PM remarks on the UK’s landmark economic deal with the US: Thursday 8 May

Prime Minister’s remarks that he delivered at Jaguar Land Rover today (Thursday 8 May) on the UK agreeing a landmark economic deal with the United States. HM GovernmentSource

World Press Freedom Day 2025: Joint Statement to the OSCE

UK and others call for action to safeguard media freedom across the OSCE. HM GovernmentSource

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