Electoral and fiscal pressures will clash over the coming year – there can only be one winner January 17, 2024 The main political parties have received no shortage of warnings about reckless fiscal plans ahead of this year’s election.
FTSE 100 today: London markets could wrestle with recovery as global risk mood sours January 17, 2024 Amid global market volatility, Asian markets respond to a Wall Street downturn, while Nikkei reaching a 34-year high; oil prices decline due to a dollar surge and Red Sea geopolitical concerns. The greenback hits a one-month peak. China's economy outperforms expectations, while investors await crucial data on UK inflation and U.S. retail sales.
How will the Bank of England change its approach on interest rates after wage growth falls again? January 16, 2024 Annual wage growth of 6.5 per cent may still sound like a lot, but a look underneath the hood suggests that wage growth is slowing fast.
Wage growth continues falling as signs emerge of loosening labour market January 16, 2024 Policymakers at the Bank have repeatedly stressed that further progress is needed on wage growth to justify loosening policy.
Britain has little money left – and it needs politicians who are honest about that January 16, 2024 It may not be an easy vote winner, but Britain needs politicians who are honest about our fiscal reality, writes Adam Hawksbee.
Are you one of the Brits missing out on £6.9bn of savings interest? January 16, 2024 Britons lost out on an estimated £6.9bn in interest from savings accounts last year, new research shows, as personal finance experts urge consumers to be more proactive.
UK bosses much more optimistic about 2024 than last year, PwC survey suggests January 15, 2024 PwC's annual global CEO survey showed that 39 per cent of UK bosses expect the economy to improve in 2024, up from just nine per cent last year.
Inflation set to fall – but fears Red Sea crisis could push prices higher take hold January 15, 2024 December's inflation data will be released amid widespread concern that an escalation of conflict in the Middle East could see a resurgence in inflation.
Barbeary could miss Six Nations after red in epic Bath victory over Racing 92 January 14, 2024 Alfie Barbeary is at risk of missing England’s Six Nations campaign after the No8 received a red card in Bath’s impressive 29-25 Investec Champions Cup victory over Racing 92. The back-row, who is yet to play for the national team, was fortunate to only see referee Andrea Piardi show him a yellow card six minutes [...]
Vistry: Mortgage rates buoy housebuilder as profits top expectations January 12, 2024 Housebuilder Vistry said it was “optimistic” on recent cuts to mortgage rates today as it revealed it topped profits expectations last year. In a trading update this morning, the FTSE 250 housebuilder said pre-tax profits for 2023 were ahead of its previous guidance and in line with last year at £418m. The group also slashed [...]