New Deputy Traffic Commissioners appointed
The Secretary of State has appointed five new Deputy Traffic Commissioners to support the Traffic Commissioners. HM GovernmentSource
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UK services sector has biggest fall in orders for nearly three years
Figures add to pressure on Bank of England to cut interest rates when it meets on Thursday Business live – latest updates The UK’s dominant service sector has reported its biggest drop in new orders in almost three years in July, adding to pressure on the Bank of
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Chancellor commits to explore pro-growth tax reforms to support small businesses opening new premises
Small businesses could find it easier to expand and employ more people, thanks to government commitment to make business rates fairer. HM GovernmentSource
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Government publishes framework to strengthen UK veterinary vaccine availability
New Statement of Intent sets out cross-sector approach to address vaccine supply challenges and support innovation in animal health. HM GovernmentSource
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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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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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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
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