Andrew Bailey says inflation is in line with BoE forecasts but markets view data as pushing back interest rate cutsAnalysis: Sunak hopes of pre-election rate cuts frustratedThe Bank of England governor, Andrew Bailey, has...
Read MorePredictions for when Bank of England will start lowering cost of borrowing pushed back Business live – latest updatesThe UK’s annual inflation rate fell by less than expected in March to 3.2%, complicating the timing...
Read MoreBank of England will examine CPI figure closely when considering possible interest rate cutThe UK’s annual inflation rate fell in March for a second consecutive month, dropping to 3.2% – the lowest level since...
Read MoreONS figures suggest 9.7 million people are waiting for hospital appointment or treatmentAlmost 10 million people across England could be waiting for an NHS appointment or treatment, 2 million more than previously estimated,...
Read MoreLatest estimate from ONS says GDP declined by 0.3% in final quarter of 2023Business live – latest updatesOfficial figures have confirmed that the UK economy went into recession at the end of last year, after the latest...
Read MoreLatest estimate from ONS says GDP declined by 0.3% in final quarter of 2023Official figures have confirmed the UK economy went into recession at the end of last year, after the latest estimate found it had contracted in the last...
Read MoreRobert Halfon quits as skills, apprenticeships and higher education minister as James Heappey confirms decision to step downIn interviews this morning Gillian Keegan, the education secretary, admitted that special educational...
Read MoreRobert Halfon quits as skills, apprenticeships and higher education minister as James Heappey confirms decision to step downIn interviews this morning Gillian Keegan, the education secretary, admitted that special educational...
Read MoreRobert Halfon quits as skills, apprenticeships and higher education minister as James Heappey confirms decision to step downIn interviews this morning Gillian Keegan, the education secretary, admitted that special educational...
Read MoreFormer chief inspector of borders says Home Office does not appear to have identified any lessons from ‘this debacle’In interviews this morning Gillian Keegan, the education secretary, admitted that special...
Read More‘I wouldn’t tell you if I was,’ PM tells MPs at liaison committee when asked if he is a member of group cited by his predecessorIn interviews this morning Gillian Keegan, the education secretary, admitted that...
Read MoreMonthly increase of 0.2% after surge in high street and online spending offers relief for government A surge in high street and online spending helped Britain’s economy return to growth in January, boosting hopes that the...
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