Hawkish Bank officials warn hot labour market means ‘higher rates for longer’ November 28, 2023 Markets think that the Bank will start to unwind its historic run of interest rate rises next summer.
Food inflation falls again but business rate hikes could unravel progress November 28, 2023 Increases to business rates and the national living wage could reverse progress made to lower food inflation, experts have warned.
How to fix the Bank of England: Economists have their say November 28, 2023 A stinging report has left the Bank of England in the spotlight - again. We asked the best and brightest how to turn the Old Lady around.
Bank of England needs ‘pruning’ to deliver: Influential Lords Committee November 27, 2023 The Bank of England needs to face more Parliamentary scrutiny and have its remit "pruned" to ensure that independence works as effectively as possible, a new report argues.
Businesses could ‘struggle to afford’ increase in living wage, experts warn November 27, 2023 Last week, the government announced that the National Living Wage will rise by almost 10 per cent next year, from £10.42 to £11.44 an hour.
Consumer confidence: Brits cheer up in time for Black Friday November 24, 2023 Retailers are bracing for a Black Friday bonanza - boosted by news of consumer confidence finally turning a corner
Hunt should ‘urgently’ announce UK response to US green deal, investors warn November 21, 2023 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt should “urgently” announce the UK’s response to the US green subsidy package to support business confidence, investors have warned.
Markets ‘underestimating’ the risks on inflation, Bank of England warns November 21, 2023 Four members of the Bank's MPC agreed that there were clear risks that inflation could remain elevated despite the sharp fall in October.
Bailey: ‘Far too early’ to talk about cutting interest rates despite ‘welcome news’ on inflation November 21, 2023 Andrew Bailey, governor of the Bank of England, stressed that it is still "far too early" to consider interest rate cuts despite the recent "welcome news" on inflation.
Compass: Catering firm thanks inflation for surging profits November 20, 2023 Compass has unveiled a jump in revenues for the year as the catering giant was bolstered by food inflation and demand for its products.