British ISA plans thrown into doubt by Sunak’s election call May 24, 2024 A number of the government’s flagship City reform efforts including the roll-out of the British ISA and so-called Pisces private market have been thrown into doubt by Rishi Sunak’s gamble to hold an early election in July.
What does cooling inflation mean for house prices and mortgage rates? May 24, 2024 Inflation cooled to the lowest level in nearly three years in April, but what exactly does it mean for Britain’s housing market?
Will it work? Funding community energy projects May 24, 2024 The SNP has a soft spot for community energy projects, and Labour has flirted with them in the past too. But could they work?
FTSE 100 today: Footsie to open lower amid political uncertainty and wavering rate cut bets May 24, 2024 Asian stocks fall on speculation of delayed Fed rate cuts; US approves Ethereum ETFs; eyes on UK retail sales, US consumer confidence.
Tech industry pushes Sunak to pass key data protection bill before the election May 23, 2024 Top tech executives are pressing the government to usher through a key data protection bill before the looming general election.
‘It’s a bit of a rollercoaster’: Wizz Air boss says engine problems will last for another two years May 23, 2024 Capacity issues at Wizz Air caused by faults in its Pratt & Whitney-built engines will continue for at least two years, according to the airlines chief executive.
Haldane: Bank of England only ‘six months late’ if it starts cutting rates in June May 23, 2024 Speaking on LBC, Andy Haldane, the Bank's former chief economist, said "they (the Bank) should have been cutting from around January."
Auditor delay forces Royal Mail owner IDS to postpone annual results May 23, 2024 Royal Mail owner IDS remains in an offer period following an announcement last week about the potential takeover swoop by EP Group.
Election 2024: Labour pledge to ‘stop the chaos’ and rebuild Britain May 23, 2024 Labour would “stop the chaos”, bring “change” and deliver a “long-term plan to rebuild” Britain if the party wins the general election, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has pledged.
Election 2024: Five reasons the Prime Minister is going to the country May 23, 2024 Election rumours are spreading like wildfire around Westminster - here's why Rishi Sunak might think it makes sense