Why the Bank of England will keep interest rates on hold despite lower inflation March 13, 2024 The latest clutch of data is unlikely to change the Bank of England's thinking ahead of its decision on interest rates next week.
UK economy takes first steps out of recession as growth returns in January March 13, 2024 The figures will raise hopes that the UK is already moving out of the shallow recession it fell into in the second half of last year.
Wage growth slows faster than expected and unemployment picks up slightly March 12, 2024 Developments in the labour market are crucial for assessing whether inflation is under control, enabling the Bank to ease the cost of borrowing.
Vinyl records and air fryers enter ‘inflation basket’ – but Guinness is on the way out March 11, 2024 "The only problem is when you're grooving too hard to the excellent sound quality that your jiving makes the records go wonky," the person continued sheepishly.
UK set for recession rebound as growth returns, GDP figures expected to show March 11, 2024 Rob Wood, chief UK economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics, said last year's minor recession was "already disappearing in the rear-view mirror".
Travis Perkins: Profits slashed by £175m as housing downturn cuts revenue March 5, 2024 A downturn in the house building market let to profits at Travis Perkins being slashed by £175m during its latest financial year.
National Windscreens hails ‘outstanding performance’ as it returns to profit March 4, 2024 National Windscreens has hailed its "outstanding performance" as it returned to the black during its latest financial year.
Pukka Pies: New products help sales and profits rise March 4, 2024 New products helped sales and profits rise at Pukka Pies during its latest financial year, according to newly-filed accounts.
Spring Budget 2024: Hunt won’t borrow to fund tax cuts in ‘prudent’ package March 3, 2024 Jeremy Hunt has insisted he won’t borrow to fund tax cuts in what he said would be a “prudent and responsible” Spring Budget this week.
Caffè Nero creates over 1,000 jobs as sales jump by £100m March 1, 2024 The group behind Caffè Nero created more than 1,000 jobs as its sales surged by more than £100m during its latest financial year, according to new documents.