Interest rates: no rise will be ‘welcome pause’ for banks September 25, 2023 The Bank of England's decision to leave interest rates on hold last week will come as a "welcome pause" to the UK's high street banks, analysts said.
Scrapping HS2 risks wrecking future UK infrastructure, top Tories warn Sunak September 25, 2023 The government risks wrecking the UK’s future infrastructure projects if it goes ahead with “in effect scrapping” the HS2 railway line. Former Chancellor George Osborne and Tory grandee Lord Heseltine have warned Rishi Sunak that failing to complete HS2 would be “an act of huge economic self-harm”. It follows widespread reports the government is considering [...]
Maserati Grecale GT review: family SUV targets Porsche Macan September 25, 2023 Tim Pitt drives the new Maserati Grecale, a premium SUV that combines sporty dynamics with a luxurious interior – and a high price tag.
Underground London: top secret spy tunnels destined to become a tourist sensation September 25, 2023 Deep below the capital’s streets, the secret wartime spy HQ that inspired the deadly gadget-making Q Branch in the James Bond novels could soon be a premier London tourist attraction. Some 30 metres below High Holborn, the Kingsway Exchange Tunnels played host to the Special Operations Executive, an MI6 offshoot, during the second world war [...]
Winter gas price rally unlikely despite recent steady climb, experts say September 25, 2023 Gas prices are still expected to stabilise heading into winter despite a recent rise in spot prices on European benchmarks.
The myth of female disempowerment in the future of the crypto industry September 25, 2023 Entrepreneur Stefania Barbaglio looks at what the future holds for women in a crypto industry dominated by men.
Bank of England set to delay bringing in Basel overhaul of banking rules September 25, 2023 The Bank of England is planning to push back implementation of the final round of Basel reforms by six months after receiving a deluge of industry feedback.
Price of Bitcoin looks set for best September in seven years, despite historical slump September 25, 2023 The price of Bitcoin (BTC) drifted back to the $26k area over the weekend, retracing the majority of the gains made last week.
Retail sales dip again in September but signs of optimism emerge as inflation eases September 25, 2023 This was down on last month's predictions for September, which showed a balance of -21 per cent, and last month's recorded fall of -44 per cent.
City of London: how Square Mile workers put in the most hours September 25, 2023 Workers in the City of London are putting in the most hours in the capital and the country, with almost a third working more than 49 hours, according to a new survey. And that proportion of City people working long hours is three times the average for England — 31.9 per cent in the Square [...]
