UK inflation jumps higher than expected to 3.5% amid bills increase
Annual rise last month driven by higher payments for gas, electricity, water and transport in ‘awful April’ Analysis: Bigger-than-expected inflation jump worsens Bank of England dilemma Business live – latest updates Inflation in the UK jumped by more than expected last month to 3.5% – its highest rate
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NATS technical failure of August 2023: CAA progress report on review recommendations
Publication of CAA report on its progress to address recommendations made by an independent review into NATS technical failure of August 2023. HM GovernmentSource
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London building contractor banned as company director and ordered to repay Covid loan funds with interest
Director disqualification and compensation order for Bounce Back loan abuse HM GovernmentSource
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UK launches Foreign Influence Registration Scheme
New measures to protect UK from covert foreign influence came into effect on 1 July, strengthening national security, part of the Plan for Change. HM GovernmentSource
Read MoreAmnesty launched as part of mission to halve knife crime
Young people across the country are being urged to surrender bladed weapons including ninja swords to help prevent further loss of young lives to knife crime. HM GovernmentSource
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Interim Biometrics Commissioner announced
The Minister for Policing and Crime Prevention has appointed Francesca Whitelaw KC as the interim Biometrics Commissioner. HM GovernmentSource
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Statement from the interim Biometrics Commissioner
Statement from Francesca Whitelaw KC, who has been appointed the interim Biometrics Commissioner. HM GovernmentSource
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Norway’s WTO Trade Policy Review: UK Statement
UK Statement at Norway’s World Trade Organization Trade Policy Review. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Ambassador to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley. HM GovernmentSource
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Britons ‘hoarding cash amid economic uncertainty and fear of outages’
Households seeking safety net in time of global volatility, according to Bank of England’s chief cashier Britons are hoarding physical cash amid extreme economic uncertainty and to provide a safety net for possible banking system outages such as the recent one in Spain, according to the Bank of
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Who is calling the shots when it comes to UK wage levels: workers or bosses?
Amid apparent rising pay, economists are concerned about the consequences of a possible shift in the balance of power When Eastbourne’s refuse collectors secured a huge 11% pay rise, increasing to 19% for the lowest paid, it seemed like worker power was back. It was early 2022 and
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