8 h. ago Lenders gear up for loosening of capital rules by Bank of England

Bankers are expecting easing of leverage ratio as part of forthcoming review

Politics

4 d. ago Diego Maradona remembered five years on as 'goal of the cenutry' coin released

Memories of when football legend Diego Maradona spoke to the Mirror as Argentina bank bosses put his 1986 'goal of the century' against England on a commemorative coin ahead of 2026 World Cup

Events

4 d. ago Covid inquiry hears from businesses as it begins examining economic response

Monday’s hearing began with an impact video featuring people who’s lives were affected by the pandemic.

Economics

1 week ago Banks’ customers will be protected by up to £120,000 if their provider fails

The new Financial Services Compensation Scheme limit, which is increasing from £85,000, will apply from December 1.

Economics

1 week ago Budget rumours key reason for weak growth, says former Bank chief economist

Andy Haldane has called for the process to be overhauled to prevent Budget leaks that can damage the economy.

Economics

2 w. ago Price rises set to cool in reprieve for households after September peak

Most economists think the rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation will have fallen in October.

Politics

2 w. ago Bank of England weighs easing life insurer access to capital markets

Bank of England weighs easing life insurer access to capital markets  Reuters

Economics

2 w. ago Homeowner repossessions up 51% in a year but figures ‘below long

While home repossessions have increased, the number of mortgages in arrears has fallen, according to the figures from UK Finance.

Politics

2 w. ago Autumn Budget: Timeline of key economic data before November 26

Key datasets are due to be published in the run up to Rachel Reeves’s statement.

Economics

2 w. ago London hit hardest as unemployment reaches highest in a decade outside the pandemic

Grim landmark makes a December interest rate cut from the Bank of England a near certainty

Events

2 w. ago Unemployment rate hits highest outside Covid years for almost a decade

Experts said the weaker-than-expected figures reinforce the case for the Bank of England to cut interest rates next month.

Events

2 w. ago London hit hardest as unemployment reaches post pandemic high of 5%

Grim landmark makes a December interest rate cut from the Bank of England a near certainty

Events

2 w. ago Bank of England proposes ownership limits in new stablecoin rules

The plans indicate that individuals will be limited to owning up to £20,000 in UK stablecoins that are considered systemically important.

Politics

3 w. ago The masterminds behind the briefcase robbery that cost the Bank of England £292million... it started with a petty thief and ballooned to a global criminal conspiracy linked to multiple murders

It's late in the afternoon on the Turkish Riviera and the sun is glinting into Keith Cheeseman's apartment above the Mediterranean sea.

Economics

3 w. ago The masterminds behind the briefcase robbery that cost the Bank of England £292million... it started with a pretty thief and ballooned to a global criminal conspiracy linked to multiple murders

It's late in the afternoon on the Turkish Riviera and the sun is glinting into Keith Cheeseman's apartment above the Mediterranean sea.

Economics

3 w. ago FTSE 100 slips amid Bank of England rate hold and fresh US falls

The FTSE 100 Index closed down 41.30 points at 9,735.78.

Politics

3 w. ago Interest rates: Why did the Bank stick to 4% and what does it mean?

Here the PA news agency looks at what the decision means and what the Bank expects to happen to the economy.

Politics

3 w. ago Interest rates live: Bank of England holds rates in boost to savers ahead of Budget

The base rate remains at 4% though there will immediately be an expectation of a December cut

Economics

3 w. ago Vote in our Independent Money poll: Does your main savings account match the Bank of England’s interest rate?

Each week, we invite readers to share their views on the financial stories making headlines – and impacting your bank balance

Economics

3 w. ago Some ‘good news’ for mortgage borrowers despite base rate left on hold

Several lenders have been cutting their mortgage rates in recent days.

Politics