Sharp fall in inflation not enough to change the Bank of England’s approach – yet March 20, 2024 The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meets tomorrow and will almost certainly leave interest rates on hold despite today's inflation figures.
Inflation drops faster than expected ahead of Bank of England’s interest rate decision March 20, 2024 The figures come just a day before the Bank of England announces its latest decision on interest rates.
Rachel Reeves is cherry-picking Thatcher’s legacy – and not just the good bits March 20, 2024 Rachel Reeves talks of a 1979 moment - but some policies veer away from those that Margaret Thatcher would have approved
London rents: Good news – historically high rates are only going up a little bit March 20, 2024 The rate at which rental costs are rising have slowed, but prices still remain at their most expensive when compared to earnings in over a decade, according to a new report by Zoopla.
What the modellers don’t tell you about taxing private school fees March 20, 2024 The Institute for Fiscal Studies’ claims that the policy will raise money do not take into account the unintended consequences – economic models rarely do, says James Price I often tell people that the best way to make God laugh is to tell Him your plans. This is at least in part because the most [...]
FTSE 100 today: Inflation data and US Fed policy decision to set footsie’s course March 20, 2024 Asia's markets were mixed, while China’s central bank maintained steady loan prime rates. The rally of Bitcoin and Ether takes a breather. Investors focus on UK inflation data and the upcoming US Federal Reserve meeting for insights on future interest rate policies.
Dubai airport chief: Without a third runway, Heathrow will be left behind March 19, 2024 Heathrow Airport's third runway plans could be the key to keeping pace with rivals such as Qatar Airport and Istanbul.
Unilever: Why job cuts and ice cream split may be a sweet deal for the FTSE 100 business March 19, 2024 Consumer goods giant Unilever is continuing to top the FTSE 100 leaderboard, as news of job cuts and a spin-off of its ice cream business has sweetened investors.
Will the Federal Reserve and Bank of England surprise investors this week? March 19, 2024 The Fed will reveal its latest decision on Wednesday before the Bank's announcement on Thursday.
Pet retailer Jollyes’ former owner Kester Capital sees robust demand for new fund March 19, 2024 Kester Capital's latest fund has closed £50m ahead of target at £200m as the low mid-market private equity firm attracts new blue-chip institutional investors.