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Interest rates held at 5% but set to fall gradually, says Bank
Economists are betting on rates being held in September with a cut to come in November instead.7 minutes ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Thunderstorm warnings mark end of UK summer
The week is set to end with a bang in the southern half of the UK as the warm spell concludes. Tomasz Schafernaker explains.2 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
India’s Hero to launch electric scooters in UK and Europe
Chief Niranjan Gupta says launch into developed markets planned for mid-202510 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - Business
UK employers to retain right to place new hires on 6-month probation
Government settles on compromise over employment reforms promised by Labour in election campaign18 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
UK reviews plans for ‘not for EU’ meat and dairy labelling
Ministers reconsider Tory policy after concerns from food industry and unionists19 hours ago - United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
UK soldier buried in Netherlands 80 years after death
Hundreds gather to pay their respects to Pte Henry Moon at the Arnhem Oosterbeek War Cemetery.20 hours ago - United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
UK summons Russian ambassador over diplomat expulsions
The UK accuses Russia of a "malicious" campaign to undermine its security and support for Ukraine.21 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - Business
Grant Thornton US among shortlist of bidders for UK franchise
Buyout firms EQT and Permira are also in the running for the mid-tier accountancy firm22 hours ago - United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
TGI Fridays' UK owner falls into administration
London-listed Hostmore has appointed Teneo as administrators to help it sell the restaurants.22 hours ago - United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
Independence vote left 'positive legacy' - Swinney
Ten years on from the referendum, the first minister says he believes independence is now closer than ever.23 hours ago -
ABC News - World
UK inflation is steady at 2.2% ahead of Bank of England's next rate decision
The Bank of England is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged after official figures showed Inflation in the U.K. holding steady at an annual rate of 2.2% in August, with higher airfares ...Yesterday - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
London house prices underperform rest of UK, ONS data shows
Rents in capital rise faster than in other regionsYesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
UK aid spend may hit 17-year low, charities warn
Charities fear Chancellor Rachel Reeves will slash £2bn from overseas aid at next month's Budget.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - Business
UK inflation holds steady at 2.2% in August
Figures come ahead of Bank of England interest rate decision on ThursdayYesterday - United Kingdom -
CNBC - Business
UK inflation holds steady in August, matching expectations
U.K. inflation came in at 2.2% for the month of August, data from the Office for National Statistics showed Wednesday.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
UK inflation stays at 2.2% as lower petrol prices offset by higher air fares
Annual rate in August unchanged, and hovering above Bank of England’s 2% target. Business live – latest updates The UK’s annual inflation rate rose by 2.2% in August, matching the increase in ...Yesterday - United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
Sturgeon predicts Scottish independence and united Ireland in UK 'shake-up'
Ten years after the Scottish independence referendum, the former first minister predicts a "very healthy realignment" of the UK in years to come.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
UK’s ‘not for EU’ meat and dairy labelling plan postponed indefinitely
Policy devised under Conservatives will be reviewed after warnings of chaos for producers and suppliers. Government plans to force food manufacturers to put “not for EU” labels on all meat and ...Yesterday -
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Marlboro owner sells UK inhaler firm over backlash
Philip Morris International bought Vectura Group just three years ago in a deal worth more than £1bn.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - Business
UK plans shake-up of welfare system to tackle working-age inactivity
Minister says system leaves too many Britons ‘on the scrapheap’ ahead of autumn white paperYesterday - United Kingdom -
Politico - Politics
Trump and Vance's pet-eating claims pose dilemma for endangered House Republicans
Now, they can’t escape it with Trump, Vance and AI-generated memes keeping the myth alive.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
ABC News - World
12-year-old boy youngest to be sentenced over UK riots
A 12-year-old boy who threw stones at police during rioting outside a mosque has become the youngest person to be sentenced so far over far-right riots that erupted in England this summerYesterday - United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
Youngest boy sentenced over UK riots 'chose to be part of angry mob'
The 12-year-old boy threw stones at police in the disorder which broke out in Southport in July.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
CBS Sports - Sports
Fantasy Basketball 2024: Power forward tiers for all drafts breaks down the elite options at the position
The Power forward position has an interesting outlook in 2024Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Lammy vows to put climate action at centre of UK foreign policy
Foreign secretary says government will build global clean power alliance for sharing knowledge and technology2 days ago - United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
US military hopefuls hail ruling ending bar on HIV-positive people enlisting
Judge strikes down government restriction and orders military to allow asymptomatic HIV-positive people to join. Ever since he was a child, Isaiah Wilkins had dreamed of joining the US military and ...2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Rare supermoon partial eclipse to grace UK night sky
There will be a partial eclipse of the harvest supermoon on Tuesday night, visible across the UK - clouds permitting.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
Brexit deal impact in UK is worsening, warn economists
The findings come from a report covering the three-year period after the Brexit deal was signed.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
ABC News - Sports
Freeman's 3-run homer helps Dodgers to 9-0 win, dropping Braves out of playoff position
Freddie Freeman hit a three-run homer against his former team and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Atlanta 9-0, dropping the Braves out of a playoff position2 days ago - MLB -
The Guardian - World
Women in UK ‘will be worse off than in 2010 unless public spending rises’
Economists say living standards of poorest women will decline by 21% by 2027-28 if Labour sticks to Tory plans. Rachel Reeves should announce a significant uplift in public spending in next month’s ...2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
UK urged to reform science research funding to compete globally
Report by Lord Mandelson calls for more focus on critical technologies as part of wider industrial strategy2 days ago - United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
People are getting ‘stuck’ in insecure work for years, says UK thinktank
Work Foundation says ‘juggling unpredictable pay and hours’ keeps staff from upskilling and finding new jobs. ‘I don’t do a monthly shop any more’: life with unpredictable working hours ...2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
Want to fix UK prisons? Let the women out
Imprisonment is not obviously a good solution to drug addiction or for those who have been coerced into crime2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
Do I owe UK tax on my crypto assets?
I’ve had a letter from HMRC; does this mean I've made a mistake on my last tax return?2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - Business
Fund managers bemoan lack of choice in UK stock market
Rise in foreign takeovers and shortage of IPOs reduce pool that investors can select from2 days ago - United Kingdom -
CBS Sports - Sports
Angels star Mike Trout open to switching positions from center field because of injuries
Trout, who's out for the 2024 season, said he's willing to move to an outfield corner or DH in the name of better health2 days ago