Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as UK economy grows faster than forecast in January-March quarter Newsflash: The UK’s short, shallow, recession …
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Should the Bank of England cut interest rates with Britain’s economy in bloom? The pound is …
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as French GDP accelerates, and HSBC announces CEO’s retirement The broader picture is that France’s economy …
Independent shopkeepers say prices they pay at supermarket’s cash-and-carry arm Booker are often higher than in Tesco stores Village shopkeepers say Tesco is consistently undercutting …
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, including February’s UK GDP report Even if the economy is growing again, households are still struggling. …
Additional measures from 30 April for imported animal and plant products could hike costs by 10% in first year, says Allianz Trade New post-Brexit UK …
The U.S. treasury secretary has started her trip to China with a morning meeting with American, European and Japanese business representatives in the world’s second-largest …
Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as minister says water company’s leadership has been a ‘disgrace’ The UK government has said it …
Exclusive: Independent retailers, many running post offices, say wholesale arm Booker is restricting supplies and deliveries Village stores have sounded the alarm over what they …
European Union joins chorus of criticism of Article 23, which includes harsh new penalties for offences such as insurrection, sedition and espionage The European Union …
Arizona officials say a Saudi-owned company they targeted over its use of virtually unfettered amounts of groundwater to grow forage crops is moving its farming …
A federal appeals court has ruled that a Florida law pushed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis that limits diversity and race-based discussions in private workplaces …
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as UK private sector output rises at fastest pace for nine months UK retail sales dampened …
Former president reiterates vitriol against Letitia James, the New York attorney general, calling for her to be sanctioned Donald Trump’s civil trial continues in Manhattan …
New York attorney general accuses ex-president of using false and misleading financial statements and argues he owes at least $250m Donald Trump arrived at a …
As the former president goes to court in a multi-million dollar civil trial this week, his business empire and brand-building properties are on the line. …
Green campaigners criticise decision to approve large oilfield northwest of Shetland “The greatest act of environmental vandalism in my lifetime” is how Caroline Lucas, co-leader …
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news White House planning for government shutdown after chaos on Capitol Hill Although the pound is weaker …
Trade bodies join political figures in backing ‘policy of alignment with standards and regulations’ with bloc Senior business leaders and trade bodies have backed Keir …
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Great British slowdown has hamstrung our economy – thinktank The “Great British Slowdown” has left families …
Mortgage rates dip below 5% as NatWest, TSB, Nationwide and other lenders reduce their deals in a ‘growing rate war’ Helen Dickinson, chief executive of …
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, including the Bank of England interest rate decision at noon Bank of England interest rate decision …
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Goldman Sachs has lowered its forecast for peak UK interest to 5.5%, meaning one more increase …
All three main sectors of the economy in decline after strikes by doctors, radiographers and teachers, while construction and retail hit by wet weather The …
Christian Siriano marked 15 years in business Friday with Sia performing on his runway and a nostalgic, ballet-inspired fantasy on his models during New York …
Government criticised as Britain’s latest subsidy auction to help support new renewable energy projects awarded no contracts for offshore wind projects ‘Biggest clean energy disaster …
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news China’s share of Europe’s electric car market accelerates as UK leads salesRetailers look on sunny side …
Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as British home prices drop by 5.3% from peak last year Glynn Bellamy, UK head of …
Rolling live news coverage of business, economics and financial markets as disruption to UK air travel continues into third day Rolfe has been asked about …
Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as government faces calls to renew energy bills help for poorest households It is a busy …
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, including the Bank of England’s interest rate decision at noon Bank of England poised to raise …
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as UK mortgage approvals rise in June. UK retail financial services set for biggest overhaul in …
Party says recruits with relevant skills could help tackle government’s ‘abysmal’ record on unsolved crimes Directly recruiting new police detectives from parallel fields such as …
British Gas reports record £969m profit, while Shell sets aside another $3bn for shareholder buybacks despite fall in profits Thursday briefing: What the Coutts/Farage row …
Fitch warns the UK is facing the highest debt interest costs in developed world, as a share of revenue Emma-Lou Montgomery, associate director from Fidelity …
Make UK report says post-Brexit structural shift in trade is particularly hurting factories in north-west and West Midlands Factories in England and Wales are seeing …
Grocery price inflation has dropped to 14.9%, still painfully high, as supermarkets push loyalty card promotions Full story: UK grocery price inflation eases as shoppers …
UK mortgage rates held steady today, as a new report shows that rising interest rates have reversed rise in household wealth UK housing slowdown hits …
UNDP warns debt servicing costs are hitting spending on health, education and social protection Turning from the poverty crisis to luxury goods…. Burberry has reported …
UK GDP report for May shows that factory output and construction shrank during the month, with some blaming extra bank holiday Rising UK interest rates …
Overall, UK economy resilient to higher interest rates, as UK banks pass stress tests, Bank saysTreasury watchdog prepares to warn that rising UK interest rates …
Moneyfacts reports that average two-year fixed mortgage rate is now 6.66%, highest since 2008 Full story: Record UK pay growth adds to pressure for interest …
Kremlin appears to gain control of Wagner warlord’s troll farms as Patriot media operations shut down As Wagner mercenaries captured a major Russian military base …
Mortgage rates hit highest since last autumn, adding to squeeze on borrowers Sainsbury’s CEO, Simon Roberts, has told reporters that prices are falling fastest among …
Rolling coverage of his latest economic and financial news Speaking of warning shots… the Treasury Committee has given UK banks another blast for not increasing …
Shop prices are still rising, but at a slower rate, while interest rate increases could push UK into recession this year Shop price inflation easing, …
Jim Crown, an executive and philanthropist who recently announced an effort to rally other Chicago business leaders to help fight violent crime, has died in …
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Young adults pay heaviest price for Britain’s exploding mortgage timebomb Shares in European defence companies are …
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Labour piles pressure on Sunak with plan to prevent ‘mortgage catastrophe’1.4m UK mortgage holders face 20% …
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, including the latest inflation report Newsflash: UK inflation was unchanged last month, bringing little relief to …
A business group says foreign companies are shifting investment and their Asian headquarters out of China as confidence plunges following the expansion of an anti-spying …
Economists warn UK could fall into recession if interest rates hit 6% Pay rises and warm weather drive surprise rise in Next salesGrocery inflation in …
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as Lib Dems call for emergency mortgage protection fund What steps could government take to help …
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, including April’s UK GDP report Yesterday’s turbulence in the financial markets gets plenty of coverage in …
The burning of charcoal, an age-old practice in many African societies, is now restricted business across northern Uganda amid a wave of resentment by locals …
HSBC temporarily removes mortgage products for new customers, as borrowers face higher rates HSBC temporarily withdraws mortgage deals for new borrowers Rating agency Moody’s has …
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Rolling coverage at the latest economic and financial news, as the UK’s trade deals with Australia and New Zealand come into effect since midnight Following …