Fear of a tariff ‘Trumpcession’ puts pressure on Bank and Fed over interest rates
A trade war could push up inflation when both the UK and US economies really need cheaper borrowing. So what’s a central bank to do? Monetary policymakers on both sides of the Atlantic will be considering how seriously to take Donald Trump’s threats of an all-out trade war
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Bank of England says AI software could create market crisis for profit
Concern grows over programs deployed to act with autonomy that may ‘exploit weaknesses’ Business live – latest updates Increasingly autonomous AI programs could end up manipulating markets and intentionally creating crises in order to boost profits for banks and traders, the Bank of England has warned. Artificial intelligence’s
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Late data from one business means UK wage growth may need to be revised, says ONS
Caveat from statistics agency is latest sign of its problems collecting reliable economic data Britain’s main measure of wage growth may need to be revised after a large employer failed to supply earnings data on time, the country’s troubled statistics agency has warned. In the latest sign of
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Government cuts price of everyday items and summer essentials
The Government has cut prices on the imports of everyday essentials like spices and juices to boost economic growth. HM GovernmentSource
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Clinical Trials regulations signed into law
12-month roll-out begins today for the biggest regulatory shake up of clinical trials in 20 years HM GovernmentSource
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UK inflation falls to 2.8% in boost for Rachel Reeves before spring statement
Bigger-than-forecast decline in annual rate in February is positive news for chancellor in run-up to Commons address UK inflation has fallen back to 2.8%, giving Rachel Reeves some positive news before she makes her spring statement. The Office for National Statistics said annual inflation as measured by the
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How we protected the UK and space in March 2025
This report was issued in April 2025 and covers the time period 1 March 2025 to 31 March 2025 inclusive. HM GovernmentSource
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Appointment: 11 April 2025
The King has been pleased to approve the following appointment. HM GovernmentSource
Read MorePolitical Peerages: April 2025
The King has been graciously pleased to signify His intention of conferring Peerages of the United Kingdom for Life. HM GovernmentSource
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Tax treatment of predevelopment costs: update on consultation
Following the Court of Appeal judgement on 17 March on matters with significant readout across to this issue, the government is updating on the publication of the consultation on the tax treatment of predevelopment costs. HM GovernmentSource
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