Bank of England holds interest rates despite some policymakers voting for further hikes December 14, 2023 The Bank of England has left interest rates on hold at 5.25 per cent for the third time in a row. The move was in line with economists' expectations.
US inflation: Consumer prices unexpectedly rise in November as Fed likely to hold rates December 12, 2023 Core prices, excluding volatile items like food and energy costs, also came in line with economists' expectations, rising four on an annual basis.
Small businesses shrug off economic gloom as consumer spending remains resilient December 8, 2023 The survey, conducted by London-based fintech SumUp, shows that some 23 per cent expect a higher turnover this year compared to last.
Businesses should expect ‘fair prices’, Ofgem respond to FSB’s concerns ahead of winter December 8, 2023 The FSB called on energy suppliers last month, signalling that changes must be made as small businesses battle high utility bills.
Woodside and Santos in talks to form Australian oil giant December 7, 2023 Combining two of Australia's largest oil and gas producers would be the largest corporate deal in the country for several years
KPMG UK: Sustainable Growth December 6, 2023 KPMG UK believes sustainable growth is the only way to build a successful business and to have a lasting impact on the world. We started publishing Our Impact in September 2021, bringing together our firm’s commitments in one place, measuring our progress and holding ourselves accountable to drive change. This reports on our impact on the environment, [...]
Meet the young professionals abandoning London – and the rental crisis December 4, 2023 A typical weekend for Jack Trimmer used to be spent in busy pubs in South West London. But they tend to look a bit different since he moved back into his parents home in Hampshire a few weeks ago.
UK motor insurers break payout records as the sector battles rising cost December 4, 2023 Insurance companies have paid out £2.5bn in motor insurance claims in the third quarter of the year, which was a 21 per cent jump on the same period last year. Over the third quarter of 2023, UK insurers have issued the highest quarterly payout since the Association of British Insurers (ABI) began collecting this data [...]
The Notebook: Will Kinnear on how high streets can move away from the drab November 28, 2023 Will Kinnear, director of flexible workspace firm HEWN, takes the Notebook pen to talk about how the high street can keep up with the 21st century.
We can’t subsidise or incentivise away the pain of a transition to renewable energy November 28, 2023 In theory, higher energy prices should be welcome news to the politicians who claim they want a green future, writes Paul Ormerod