Finance

UK inflation: Slowing food prices drive surprise fall

Posted on 20th Sep 2023

Prices are now rising at their slowest rate in a year-and-a-half with inflation falling to 6.7% in August.

July luggage founder: 'You've got 30,000 days to live'

Posted on 20th Sep 2023

Australian serial entrepreneur Athan Didaskalou discusses the motivational quote that inspired him.

proof' bank accounts being closed over views, says watchdog

Posted on 19th Sep 2023

The City watchdog's findings follow a row over threats to close Nigel Farage's bank account.

Net zero: Will Rishi Sunak's changes to climate policies save money?

Posted on 23rd Sep 2023

Decarbonising will cost money but some argue in the long run it will boost the economy.

Inflation falls - but things could get worse for many households

Posted on 23rd Sep 2023

Although pay deals are now matching the rising cost of living, household finances are still facing a squeeze.

Microsoft's new Call of Duty deal set for UK approval

Posted on 22nd Sep 2023

The revised offer "opens the door" to the deal being cleared, the UK competition watchdog says.

Hope for mortgage rate cuts after Bank of England decision

Posted on 22nd Sep 2023

Brokers predict there could be falls in the cost of mortgages after a string of interest rate rises ends.

Interest rates: How the Bank of England's decision affects you and your money

Posted on 22nd Sep 2023

The Bank of England has held interest rates at 5.25%, bringing a run of 14 consecutive rises to an end.

UK interest rate freeze ends run of 14 straight increases

Posted on 21st Sep 2023

The surprise decision comes as the Bank of England says price rises are slowing faster than expected.

What is the UK inflation rate and why is it so high?

Posted on 21st Sep 2023

The rate at which prices are rising has fallen but remains well above the 2% inflation target.

What is the Bank of England and why does it change interest rates?

Posted on 21st Sep 2023

The Bank of England has held rates at 5.25%, after 14 successive increases since November 2021.

How much money is the UK government borrowing, and does it matter?

Posted on 21st Sep 2023

How does government borrowing work, and how and when is the money paid back?

Government borrowing rose to £11.6bn in August

Posted on 21st Sep 2023

Public borrowing was higher than most economists had expected last month.

UK interest rate decision set to be close call after inflation fall

Posted on 21st Sep 2023

Interest rates were widely expected to rise to 5.5%, but half of investors now think they may not change.

Fed holds interest rates steady - for now

Posted on 21st Sep 2023

The US central bank signals it could raise its key interest rate again this year

UK inflation: Slowing food prices drive surprise fall

Posted on 20th Sep 2023

Prices are now rising at their slowest rate in a year-and-a-half with inflation falling to 6.7% in August.

July luggage founder: 'You've got 30,000 days to live'

Posted on 20th Sep 2023

Australian serial entrepreneur Athan Didaskalou discusses the motivational quote that inspired him.

proof' bank accounts being closed over views, says watchdog

Posted on 19th Sep 2023

The City watchdog's findings follow a row over threats to close Nigel Farage's bank account.

Net zero: Will Rishi Sunak's changes to climate policies save money?

Posted on 23rd Sep 2023

Decarbonising will cost money but some argue in the long run it will boost the economy.

Inflation falls - but things could get worse for many households

Posted on 23rd Sep 2023

Although pay deals are now matching the rising cost of living, household finances are still facing a squeeze.