Bank of England poised to cut rates as fears grow over impact of Trump tariffs
Markets suggest quarter-point reduction to 4.25% is almost certain but some economists say Bank must go further The Bank of England is poised to cut interest rates on Thursday amid growing concerns over the hit to UK jobs and growth from Donald Trump’s increasingly erratic global trade war.
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British vets could face price caps and ban on bonuses linked to pet treatments – business live
Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as UK’s Competition and Markets Authority scrutinises veterinary industry and companies adjust to Trump tariffs Fhaheen Khan, senior economist at Make UK, a lobby group for British manufacturing, said: UK manufacturers are caught in the eye of a perfect
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Regulator investigates charity’s property and governance issues
The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into CG Community Council. HM GovernmentSource
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Consultation launched into incinerator permit draft decision
The Environment Agency has launched a consultation into its ‘minded to’ decision to issue a permit to a Teesside incinerator. HM GovernmentSource
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Cowardly criminals forced to face victims under flagship Bill
Victims will be better protected than ever thanks to new measures across the justice system following the introduction of the Victims and Courts Bill (7 May). HM GovernmentSource
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Stage 3 of the Crime Procurement Process opened on 1 May
Stage 3 will be open until at least 30 September 2034, subject to any early notice, and is open to anyone who has not yet tendered. HM GovernmentSource
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Public Given First Look at Early Proposed Design Concepts for the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial site
UK Government launches a public online exhibition showcasing the five potential design concepts for the site of the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial site in St James’s Park. HM GovernmentSource
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New rules to sack officers guilty of gross misconduct
Police officers to no longer be able to escape the sack for gross misconduct as major government reforms to boost standards in policing continue. HM GovernmentSource
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Foreign Secretary statement on India and Pakistan
Foreign Secretary statement 7th May 2025 HM GovernmentSource
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Security director convicted after working without a licence
A man who both acted as director of a security company and worked as a front line security guard without a licence has been prosecuted. HM GovernmentSource
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