All rise (up)! Politicians have been silent on the criminal justice crisis – that must change June 23, 2024 The criminal justice system is at breaking point. But as the general election draws near, there has been near silence from our politicians on this crisis. Maria Ward-Brennan argues this has to change
Currys and AO World to shed light on consumer demand for home upgrades June 21, 2024 Investors will get a glimpse into whether consumers are loosening their budgets and upgrading their homes when AO World and Currys report on their yearly profits.
UK economy has slowest private sector growth since November as manufacturing at 26-month high June 21, 2024 The Flash UK Manufacturing Output Index was at 54.2 in June, compared to May: 53.4 in May, which was a. 26-month high.
Retail sales blow past expectations in sign UK economy is on the turn June 21, 2024 UK retail sales rebounded last month, according to fresh data, after a rainy April saw a slump in high street spending.
Consumer confidence rises again in June as economic outlook improves June 21, 2024 Consumer confidence picked up again in June, a new survey shows, in a sign that the improving economic outlook is slowly feeding through into household budgets.
FTSE 100 today: Blue-chip index set to break five-week losing streak June 21, 2024 Asian markets declined alongside Wall Street, while gold aimed for a second weekly gain. All eyes are on global PMI data and UK retail sales.
Ed Warner: Election manifestos show desperate lack of fresh thinking for sport June 20, 2024 Our sport business columnist is not impressed by the eight manifestos.
The big unknown that will decide the August interest rate decision June 20, 2024 An August interest rate cut depends on the data. (When does it not...) But there is another big unknown.
Speedy Hire bounces back after securing £25m deal with leading UK infrastructure provider June 20, 2024 The deal between Speedy Hire and Amey Group will bring in up to £25m per year for the firm once it mobilises during the second half of the financial calendar.
Bank of England holds rates but August cut still on the table June 20, 2024 The Bank of England has voted to leave interest rates on hold for a seventh consecutive meeting.