Bank of England rate cuts should be underway by August, economists predict November 20, 2023 Some 79 per cent of the 19 experts surveyed believe that the central bank will have started cutting or begin to cut interest rates by August next year.
Hospitality sector sees ‘worrying’ year as pub insolvencies jump 66 per cent November 20, 2023 The number of pub and bar insolvencies in the last year rose from 438 to 725, a "worrying sign," some industry officials say.
Argentina elects Javier Milei – a libertarian president with a desire to make Bitcoin legal tender November 20, 2023 Argentina has elected Bitcoin enthusiast Javier Milei as its president in a shock move that could make the flagship crypto legal tender.
Hunt says his ‘priority is backing British business’ as he hints at tax cuts November 19, 2023 Jeremy Hunt has hinted that the autumn statement may contain more tax cuts for businesses in a bid to fire up the UK’s economy.
One man, two guvnors: Why markets and MPs both have a say on Hunt’s Autumn Statement November 19, 2023 Whatever fiscal headroom Hunt is granted will be relatively small compared to recent chancellors
Jeremy Hunt says now is the moment for growth as he signals tax cuts November 18, 2023 Jeremy Hunt has given his strongest hint yet that he will announce tax cuts in his autumn statement, as he considers cutting those on inheritance and businesses while squeezing benefits by billions. Ahead of Wednesday’s financial announcement, the Chancellor said that now is a “turning point for the economy” and that “this is the moment” [...]
What Everton being docked 10 points means for Premier League giants Manchester City and Chelsea November 17, 2023 Everton Football Club was penalised today after an independent commission found it breached Premier League financial rules.
FRP Advisory reports ‘strong’ trading as company administrations jump November 17, 2023 FRP, one of the country's leading restructuring firms, said today it expected to report revenue growth of 19 per cent for its half year.
Why has levelling up failed? November 17, 2023 Levelling up has become a semi-religious mantra to which Labour has joined in the ubiquitous chanting. Yet the scheme has been mired in criticism – its selection process was condemned as “corrupt” and local authorities are struggling to spend their lot.
Autumn statement: Hunt to receive OBR forecast as he eyes inheritance tax cuts November 17, 2023 Earlier this week the Chancellor said he would use Wednesday’s autumn statement to address labour supply issues and business investment