Trump 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
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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Supporting success: over £4 million awarded for the adoption of PYRAMID on avionics and mission systems.
Funding has been awarded to 11 successful applicants of the first phase of the PYRAMID competition. HM GovernmentSource
Read MoreFourth UK-Laos Political Dialogue: FCDO statement
The UK and Laos held the fourth biennial Political Dialogue on 3 September, covering topics including trade, regional security, climate and consular issues. HM GovernmentSource
Read MorePutin needs to agree to an unconditional ceasefire and withdraw forces from all of Ukraine: UK statement at the UN General Assembly
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN General Assembly meeting on the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. HM GovernmentSource
Read MoreStephen Blyth appointed, and Randall Kroszner reappointed to the Bank of England’s Financial Policy Committee
Professor Stephen Blyth has been appointed, and Dr Randall Kroszner reappointed, as external members of the Financial Policy Committee. HM GovernmentSource
Read MoreICIBI annual report for 2024-25 published
The Chief Inspector’s annual report for 2024-25 has been laid in Parliament. HM GovernmentSource
Read MorePeter Kyle’s speech at UK Universities conference 2025
A speech delivered by Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Peter Kyle, at UK Universities conference, Exeter on Thursday 4 September 2025. HM GovernmentSource
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