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
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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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Bank of England poised to cut interest rates
Quarter-point reduction expected, with City investors predicting a three-way split among rate setters • Business live – latest updates The Bank of England is poised to cut interest rates on Thursday despite a growing divide between its policymakers over the dangers to the economy from high inflation and
Read MoreBank of England poised to cut interest rates on Thursday
Quarter-point reduction expected, with City investors predicting a three-way split among rate setters The Bank of England is poised to cut interest rates on Thursday despite a growing divide between its policymakers over the dangers to the economy from high inflation and rising unemployment. In a development that
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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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Golden age of nuclear delivers UK-US deal on energy security
New jobs and growth as companies in the UK and United States sign major new deals to turbocharge the build-out of new nuclear power stations. HM GovernmentSource
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More than £1.1 billion investment to boost growth, jobs and skills in UK’s coastal towns and cities
Funding will help businesses and academia develop real-life technology that reduces carbon emissions from shipping. HM GovernmentSource
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Health Secretary speech to British Medical Association
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care spoke at the special meeting of the British Medical Association’s (BMA) representative body this morning. HM GovernmentSource
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G7 Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) Statement on Iranian Transnational Repression and Other Malign Activities
G7 Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) Statement on Iranian Transnational Repression and Other Malign Activities HM GovernmentSource
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Russia’s violation of Polish airspace only strengthens the unity between NATO nations, and our determination to stand with Ukraine: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Poland. HM GovernmentSource
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