12 h. ago Fake bank notes scam caught on CCTV as pair target shops across Scotland

The two young men attempted to use the fake Bank of England £20 notes at the What Everyone Wants store in Hamilton, Scotland last week, and were caught on CCTV.

Events

28 h. ago Putin on track to have lost a MILLION Russian soldiers in Ukraine invasion ahead of so

Data from the UK defence intelligence already estimates that Putin's forces have lost 860,000 soldiers to death or injury at an average of 1,500 servicemen a day since November.

Events

60 h. ago Santander pulls mortgage deals from market just a week after being launched

Several banks introduced sub four percent mortgage deals after the Bank of England cut interest rates to 4.5 percent

Economics

65 h. ago HMRC issues £900 fine warning over tax returns after interest cut

HMRC has cut the interest rate on late payments in response to the Bank of England's recent base rate cut

Events

3 d. ago FTSE 100 slides after higher inflation dampens rate cut hopes

The rise caused City traders to reduce their bets on interest rates being cut later this year by the Bank of England.

Economics

3 d. ago HMRC warning as 1.1million UK taxpayers could be hit with £900 fine

The taxman has cut the interest rate on late payments in response to the Bank of England's recent base rate cut, which could provide some respite to 1.1 million customers

Economics

3 d. ago Popular bank with two million customers is making major change to savings today

The interest rate on its Chase Saver account currently used to track at 1.25% below the Bank of England base rate - but as of February 19, the Chase Saver now tracks 1.5% below

Economics

3 d. ago What now for interest rates as school fees push UK inflation to 10

“If there was any doubt about what the Bank of England would do at its March interest rate meeting there isn’t now” – Nicholas Hyett, Wealth Club

Economics

3 d. ago Rachel Reeves accused of being 'out of her depth' as inflation jumps to three per cent

Stubborn inflation will make it harder for the Bank of England to cut rates

Economics

3 d. ago Rate of inflation jumps to 3% in January in bigger than expected rise

Fuel and VAT on private school bills fuel the Consumer Prices Index

Economics

4 d. ago British households face further squeeze on their finances, as energy bills cap set to go up again despite Ed Miliband's pledge to bring down bills by £300

Despite Energy Secretary Ed Miliband's pre-election pledge to bring down bills by £300, an expected £85 rise in the price cap next week will mark the third such lift since Labour came to power

Economics

4 d. ago FTSE 100 treads water after Andrew Bailey’s ‘weak growth’ warning for UK

The Bank of England governor also cautioned over the impact of ‘global fragmentation’ on the world economy as markets were broadly flat.

Events

4 d. ago Property expert shares top tips for people due to remortgage this year to get best deals

Major UK banks have slashed mortgage deals following the Bank of England's base rate cut.

Economics

4 d. ago Bank of England chief says UK facing ‘weak growth environment’

Andrew Bailey said the world was experiencing a period of ‘heightened uncertainty’ which could have an impact on global growth.

Politics

4 d. ago Fewer big money Premium Bonds prizes available from April draw

The total value of the prize pot will reduce from April, but the odds of winning will remain the same, at 22,000 to one.

Politics

4 d. ago Rachel Reeves ‘wrongly claimed to have work published in leading economics journal’

Pressure growing on chancellor following allegations she exaggerated Bank of England experience on her CV

Economics

4 d. ago Where should you save money after interest rate cut? Best savings accounts for February 2025

The Bank of England cut interest rates this month but you can still earn more than four per cent on your savings

Economics

5 d. ago European defence stocks surge to record high; UK economy ‘quite static’, says Bank of England’s Bailey – business live

Shares in BAE Systems, Rheinmetall and Saab soar, as Keir Starmer offers to put British ‘boots on the ground’ in UkraineUK firms mull biggest layoffs in a decade as business confidence slumpsHere’s Bloomberg on the jump in Rheinmetall’s share price this morning:Rheinmetall AG’s shares surged the most in more than two years as European officials contemplate a major new package to increase defense spending and support for Ukraine.The German manufacturer’s stock rose as much as 11% in Frankfurt. The shares have more than doubled over the past year as military orders increased, especially from Germany. If Europe moves to increase spending further, it could push Rheinmetall to accelerate plans to increase its production capacity. Continue reading...

Economics

5 d. ago Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey on interest rates, inflation, energy prices and labour force data

Andrew Bailey spoke about his approach to interest rates on a visit to Wales

Economics

6 d. ago Gold rush: Why JPMorgan, HSBC are pulling bullion from Bank of England

Gold rush: Why JPMorgan, HSBC are pulling bullion from Bank of England  Business Standard

Politics