Bank of England holds interest rates – but rises expected in months ahead
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…
Interest rates held at 3.75% by Bank of England
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.…
Three people die attempting to cross English channel on migrant ‘taxi-boat’
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 borrowing costs hit 19-year high as Fed holds interest rates
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…
Will interest rates go up today? Bank of England’s key factors and 2026 predictions
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…
Burnham says nuclear sub investment will protect UK and boost jobs
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 killed in crash
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 increases bonus pool by nearly 30% as calls grow for UK bank tax
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…
August bank holiday 2026 benefit payment date changes as millions affected
All the essential cost of living information whether claiming benefits or not The summer is usually a time when cost-of-living pressures are less intense, with energy demand low and the…
What Trump’s new tariffs mean for you and the UK economy
Certain key exemptions have been made for the UK in the new sweeping measures Donald Trump has imposed new tariffs on 60 countries including the UK to replace the 10…