Let’s be honest, inflation is down and the Bank of England could create a recession November 16, 2023 The Bank of England is now at risk of overcorrecting after ignoring monetary policy for far too long, writes Matthew Lesh
From Rwanda to inflation, Sunak has tied himself to pledges he can’t control November 16, 2023 Cutting both immigration and inflation are two of Sunak’s cornerstone pledges, but the PM is struggling to wrest the former under control even as he amps up the rhetoric, writes Simon Neville
Earning £50,000 a year? Your tax bill is set for a £2,000 hike November 15, 2023 According to research from interactive investor, people earning £50,000 a year will pay an additional £1,967 by 2027 compared to if the tax thresholds had risen in line with inflation.
Why is London’s rental market so crap? November 15, 2023 London’s renting nightmare is not showing any signs of abating. Rents in London jumped at their fastest rate since 2006 in October, rising 6.8 per cent year-on-year up from 6.2 per cent the prior month, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics. The price of a bedroom in a home in [...]
Why the UK should not get carried away by the largest fall in inflation since 1992 November 15, 2023 October's inflation figures do not dramatically change the Bank of England's fundamental narrative, although they may refine it.
Inflation drops below five per cent in boost for Bank of England and Sunak November 15, 2023 Although the Bank of England has left interest rates on hold for two consecutive meetings, members of the MPC have been warning that more needs to be done to tackle inflation.
Lawyers will likely pay higher fees to cover Axiom Ince collapse, SRA says November 14, 2023 The regulatory body for the legal sector has said today it will probably need to increase the annual levy solicitors pay to the authority in order to cover the collapse of law firm Axiom Ince.
House prices to face pressure well into 2024 despite positive updates November 14, 2023 Recent data on the UK's housing market has pointed in contradictory directions, but analysts remain confident that house prices will remain subdued well into 2024.
Axiom Ince: SFO makes seven arrests as it probes fraud claims at collapsed firm November 14, 2023 The Serious Fraud Office confirmed today that it is investigating allegations of fraud surrounding the collapse of law firm Axiom Ince, announcing it has arrested seven individuals and carried out multiple raids.
Three more lenders cut mortgage rates as others warned to ‘sharpen pencils or risk losing out’ November 14, 2023 First Direct, Halifax and HSBC UK have all cut their rates, while others have been warned they risk losing out.