Regulator of Social Housing finds very serious failings at Tandridge District Council
The Regulator of Social Housing has issued a C4 grading to Tandrige District Countil. 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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Bank of England cuts interest rates as it warns food costs could push inflation to 4%
Bank’s policymakers cut base rate by quarter point to 4% amid concern about strength of UK economy • Business live – latest updates • What the rate cut means for mortgages and savings? The Bank of England has warned that soaring food prices could drive inflation to 4%
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UK interest rate cut: what does it mean for mortgages and savings?
Base rate reduction to 4% will hit some savers, but people with tracker home loans will see immediate benefit • Bank cuts interest rate for fifth time in a year• Business live – latest updates The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4.25% to 4%. It
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Bank’s base rate gift to borrowers is wrapped in an inflation warning | Phillip Inman
In their economic outlook the rate setters see a threat from rising prices of food, energy and business services Bank of England cuts base rate to 4% What the rate cut means for borrowers and savers A reduction in interest rates by the Bank of England should rank
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Costa Rica: Open data projects for human rights and environmental protection
The British Embassy Costa Rica is inviting bids from civil society organisations in Costa Rica for small-scale projects that use public data to advance human rights and environmental protection. Projects will be implemented … HM GovernmentSource
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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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Civil servants pitch AI fixes for public services in Dragons’ Den-style challenge
Civil servants are invited to apply for the latest round of the Civil Service AI and Data Challenge, with £50,000 in support available for the winning idea. HM GovernmentSource
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Another Bank of England rate cut this year less likely given inflation fears and split vote – as it happened
Monetary Policy Committee has cut UK interest rates today, in a deeply split decision, but City pricing suggests another cut in 2025 is no longer fully priced in UK interest rate cut: what does it mean for mortgages and savings? Analysis: Bank’s base rate gift signals wage rise
Read MoreTrump tariffs kick in; Bank of England likely to cut rates – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Dozens more countries face higher taxes on exports to US as new Trump tariffs come into effect Donald Trump’s plan to impose 100% tariffs on semiconductors would be “devastating” for the Philippines, an industry leader has warned today. The
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