PM says budget stabilised the economy, while mortgage rates are ‘individual decisions for the banks’Keir Starmer has conceded he was disappointed in the UK growth figures last week, but denied that his...
Read MoreMel Stride said there must be no suggestion of the UK going back into the EU single market or customs unionIn news that will disappoint those of you who enjoy a Liberal Democrat stunt, PA has just reported that Ed Davey will...
Read MoreMel Stride said there must be no suggestion of the UK going back into the EU single market or customs unionIn news that will disappoint those of you who enjoy a Liberal Democrat stunt, PA has just reported that Ed Davey will...
Read MoreUK economy at near-standstill as uncertainty over the budget and high interest rates weighed on consumer spendingThe government did not put anybody up in the media round this morning in order to defend the weak GDP figures, but...
Read MoreMarkets conclude higher level of public spending could lead to higher inflation, making cuts in Bank of England rate less likelyBusiness live – latest updatesUK government borrowing costs have risen to their highest level...
Read More10-year gilt yields have risen in the past month but are within the range of other pre-budget periodsUK government borrowing costs have risen ahead of Rachel Reeves’s budget on Wednesday.Some City investors say the...
Read MoreSurprise annual drop to 1.7% in September raises chance of interest rate cuts, increasing budget leewayAnalysis: Sharp inflation drop gives green light to more aggressive rate cutsBusiness live – latest updatesInflation in...
Read MoreAnnual drop to 1.7% in September puts pressure on Bank of England to cut interest rates next monthBusiness live – latest updatesUK Inflation fell below 2% in September for the first time in three and a half years, piling...
Read MoreGDP rises by 0.2% in August after flatlining in June and JulyThe UK economy returned to growth in August after flatlining for two months, in a boost for the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, before the autumn budget.The Office for...
Read MoreExclusive: in an interview with the Guardian Andrew Bailey says he fears conflict will affect oil pricesThe Bank of England is monitoring the Middle East crisis amid fears that a worsening conflict between Iran and Israel will...
Read MoreDecision not to approve back-to-back cut in borrowing costs comes after inflation remained above Bank targetThe Bank of England has kept interest rates unchanged at 5% as it put its efforts to ease the pressure on household...
Read MoreInterest rate cut hangs in balance after ONS figures show annual pay growth eased to 5.7% in three months to MayBusiness live – latest updatesUK wage growth slowed in May amid a cooling jobs market, underscoring the...
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