How can the UK avoid trouble in the gilts market? | Sushil Wadhwani
The government needs bold policies in the autumn budget that will change the narrative without startling the markets Assume that Rip Van Winkle had gone to sleep on the eve of the US election on 4 November 2024 and had woken up on 1 September 2025 and was
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Royal Marines’ bullseye shot stops £35m illegal drugs shipment in the Middle East
It comes as the latest in a series of drug seizures by the Royal Navy in the Gulf region. HM GovernmentSource
Read MoreGreater Anglia services transferred to public ownership
Greater Anglia services are now managed by DfT Operator Ltd (DFTO). HM GovernmentSource
Read MoreBritish travellers told to expect checks under EU’s Entry-Exit System
Travellers to Europe, including Brits, subject to new entry registrations from today under a phased implementation of the EU’s new digital border system. HM GovernmentSource
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UK inflation holds steady at 3.8% as fuel prices offset falling air fares
Annual August rate released as Bank of England considers holding interest rate at 4% to tackle rising prices Business live – updates UK inflation held steady in August, official figures show, maintaining pressure on households as the Bank of England prepares to keep borrowing costs at elevated levels.
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Labour must rethink growth strategy to curb rise of far right, says top economist
Former Bank chief economist Andy Haldane says left-behind communities need investment to stem populist tide Defeating far-right populism will require Labour to radically overhaul its “arid” approach to raising living standards in left-behind communities, the former Bank of England chief economist has said. Andy Haldane warned that Labour’s
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UK businesses cut jobs at fastest pace in four years over summer, Bank of England finds
Companies say increase in employer national insurance contributions has forced them to cut jobs and raise prices UK businesses cut jobs at the fastest pace in four years over the summer, according to a Bank of England survey highlighting the impact from tax rises on employers. The monthly
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Farage steps up calls for Bank of England to halt bond sales
Reform UK leader presses governor Andrew Bailey over quantitative easing in meeting at Threadneedle Street Business live – latest updates The Reform UK leader, Nigel Farage, has stepped up calls for the Bank of England to halt bond sales and cut the interest it pays to UK banks,
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Bank of England urged to do more to tackle climate crisis
Environmental groups mark 10 years since Mark Carney’s ‘short-term horizons’ speech with plea to act ‘while there’s still time’ A coalition of 10 campaign groups is calling on the Bank of England to do more to tackle the climate crisis, a decade after the then governor Mark Carney
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UK business confidence falls to record low amid rising employment costs
Survey of bosses shows energy prices also a concern, as Bank policymakers warn inflation may take longer to drop Business confidence fell to its lowest level on record in September, driven by concerns over soaring costs, according to a survey of bosses. Topping the unease were labour costs,
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