Politicians more closely associated with economic crime than oligarchs and kleptocrats, poll finds January 27, 2024 The public more closely associates politicians with economic crime than oligarchs, kleptocrats and senior executives, pollsters have found.
UK and allies ‘reserve right to respond appropriately’ after Gulf of Aden strike January 27, 2024 Britain and its allies “reserve the right to respond appropriately” after a missile strike claimed by Houthi rebels on an oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden, the Government has said. The Marlin Luanda was sent up in flames after an attack off the coast of Yemen on Friday, days after the latest round of [...]
Mortgage rates war: As sub-four deals appear on the market, how low will they go? January 27, 2024 Britain's mortgage price war has shown signs of slowing as macroeconomic uncertainty casts doubt on the outlook for interest rate cuts and a wider rebound.
As victims of the Holocaust, we can see just how fragile freedom is January 27, 2024 On Holocaust Memorial Day, we must remember the fragility of freedom and do our duty to uphold freedom for all, write Lily Ebert BEM. a Holocaust survivor, and Dov Forman, her great-grandson
Diageo: Guinness maker looks to put fizz back in its share price January 27, 2024 All eyes will turn to Guinness maker Diageo on Tuesday, as the firm provides investors with an update on trading in the first half of the year.
What has new BT boss Allison Kirkby got in store for the telco? January 27, 2024 BT's first female boss Allison Kirkby has a strong CV but the telecoms veteran has a tough job ahead of her.
What does the ICJ ruling on Gaza mean for Israel and its friends? January 26, 2024 On Friday the International Court of Justice demanded that Israel try to contain death and damage in its military offensive, though it stopped short of ordering a ceasefire in Gaza in a genocide case filed by South Africa. Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to press on with the war. “We will continue to do what [...]
Start-up backlash: Treasury looks to soften controversial rule change after fury from investors January 26, 2024 The City minister is set to meet top start-up groups next week to discuss softening its controversial investing rule changes, after a backlash from the industry and pressure from another government department.
ICJ stops short of calling for Gaza ceasefire as Israel’s Netanyahu brands genocide claim ‘outrageous’ January 26, 2024 The US has said Israel has the right to defend itself but has also spoken about the need for the country to protect civilians in Gaza and allow more aid in.
Fed’s preferred measure of inflation slowed in December – how will this impact rates? January 26, 2024 US core personal consumption expenditure (PCE) inflation, the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation, fell to 2.9 per cent in December, below expectations of three per cent and down from 3.2 per cent in November. PCE inflation differs from the traditional measure of inflation, the consumer price index (CPI), by including a wider scope of [...]
