PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 20 May 2025
The Prime Minister spoke to President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy this evening. HM GovernmentSource
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Global action is needed to tackle the growing threats that face our seas, people and shared prosperity: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on maritime security. HM GovernmentSource
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‘Significant doubt’ revealed over Bank of London’s ability to keep operating
Auditors question if Peter Mandelson-linked firm can raise adequate funding after news of regulator’s investigation The Bank of London, the fledgling clearing bank formerly backed by Peter Mandelson, has revealed it is under investigation by UK regulators, with auditors saying the fallout could throw “significant doubt” over its
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Bank of England governor urges UK to rebuild EU trade ties as key summit looms
After US talks, Andrew Bailey says Britain must do everything it can to improve trading relations with bloc Business live – latest updates The governor of the Bank of England has said that the UK now needs to do everything it can to rebuild its long-term trade relationship
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Bank of England cuts UK interest rates to 4.25% as trade war threatens economy – business live
Bank policymakers split 5-2-2 over this month’s interest rate decision UK interest rate cut: what does it mean for mortgages and savings? Federal Reserve warns of inflation and jobs risks amid Trump’s erratic trade strategy Trump expected to announce framework of UK trade agreement, sources say Sweden’s central
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UK interest rates fall to 4.25% as Bank of England announces a quarter-point cut
Move follows run of downbeat economic data and looks to cushion UK from Trump’s trade war fallout Explainer: what does it mean for mortgages and savings? Business live – latest updates Bank of England policymakers have cut interest rates by a quarter point to 4.25% to cushion the
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‘Greedflation’ fears rise as Bank official warns firms against price hikes
Bank of England’s Catherine Mann wary of ‘pricing power’, with companies looking to rebuild profit margins by hiking prices Business live – latest updates Businesses will need to show they are keeping a lid on prices before there can be further interest rate cuts, according to the Bank
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Two trade deals and a rate cut in one week … are things looking up for UK plc?
Analysts say the news boosts business confidence, helps an EU trade reset and shows the UK is a good place to invest – but it’s unlikely to turbo-charge GDP You wait three years for a trade deal and then two come along at once. As of Monday, the
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UK mortgage lending at four-year high amid rush to avoid stamp duty rise
Figures show a 290% rise in mortgage borrowing, but approvals for new home purchases fell for the third month A rush to get property purchases over the line before last month’s stamp duty rise pushed UK mortgage lending to a four-year high in March, official data shows. Bank
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Trump tariffs likely to drag down weak UK growth, Bank policymaker warns
Sarah Breedon says too early to judge impact on inflation of ‘most significant change in trade policy in a century’ Business live – latest updates UK economic growth will be hit by US tariffs, which are the biggest trade policy change in a century, a senior Bank of
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