England’s regional mayors will be able to break out of the “death grip of the Treasury” by borrowing to invest in big projects under “transformational” plans to shift power out…
The Bank of England has kept UK interest rates on hold as fears mount over rising inflation triggered by the Iran war. Against a volatile backdrop in the Middle East…
The Bank Rate has remained at 3.75 per cent since December 2025 – but a hike is now expected this year The Bank of England (BoE) has held interest rates…
UK interest rates have been held at 3.75% for a fifth time by the Bank of England as it continues to assess how volatile energy prices are affecting the economy.…
The incident occurred near the French port of Dunkirk, according to local authorities Three individuals have died attempting to cross the English Channel on a “taxi-boat” for migrants, near the…
US government borrowing costs have hit their highest level since 2007 after the Federal Reserve voted to hold its key interest rate steady, feeding fears that the central bank may…
The Monetary Policy Committee cut rates four times last year but 2026 remains far more uncertain The Bank of England’s (BoE) next meeting to determine interest rates is on Thursday…
Ongoing investment in nuclear submarines will “protect Britain for decades to come” but also support 47,000 jobs and apprenticeships, Andy Burnham has said Speaking ahead of a visit to Barrow-in-Furness,…
Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard, who was also the singer for Irish rock group The Frames, has died in a motorbike crash in his home city of Dublin. Hansard, who was…
Barclays has increased its banker bonus pool by nearly 30% after a rise in second-quarter profits that has fuelled calls for a tax raid on UK lenders to help fund…
