2 d. ago Chris Hemsworth’s trainer Luke Zocchi shaved minutes off his Hyrox time in just five weeks – here’s how

Want to cut down your Hyrox time? Take a few tips from Chris Hemsworth’s trainer

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3 d. ago HSBC customers told to 'review' bank accounts ahead of huge change next month

The Bank of England's base rate influences what banks and lenders charge you to borrow money, but it also dictates how much banks will pay you in interest on your savings

Economics

3 d. ago UK inflation rises to its highest in over a year after domestic bills spike

Inflation in the U.K. spiked to its highest level for more than a year in April amid higher domestic bills such as energy and water

Economics

4 d. ago Interest rates falling 'too rapidly' warns Bank of England chief economist

The chief economist of the Bank of England has warned interest rates have been falling too quickly as the rate of inflation continues to exceed the bank's 2% target.

Events

4 d. ago King’s visit to ‘reinforce’ Canadian sovereignty against Trump, says diplomat

Ralph Goodale spoke ahead of Charles’ trip to Ottawa later this month.

Politics

4 d. ago Natwest customers urged to act ahead of huge change to bank accounts this month

The cut to interest rates comes as the Bank of England slashed its base rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.25% earlier this month. On the day, savers were immediately warned about the impact the move would have on them

Economics

4 d. ago Interest rates falling ‘too fast’ sparking inflation worry, Bank of England’s chief economist warns

Huw Pill said cuts in the Bank of England’s base rate have been ‘too rapid’

Economics

4 d. ago Reeves eyes Gulf trade pact as ‘next deal,’ Bank of England’s Pill says pace of interest rate cuts ‘too rapid’ – business live

China and Australia cut interest rates; Shell faces protests calling for clean-up in Niger DeltaHere’s our full story on Greggs.Sales at Greggs have picked up after the UK’s biggest bakery chain branched out into iced drinks, pizza boxes and a macaroni cheese that has gone viral on social media.These are important issues and we respect the right of people to express their view. But for many years the vast majority of spills in the Niger Delta have been caused by third parties acting unlawfully, such as oil thieves who drill holes in pipelines, or saboteurs.These challenges are managed by a joint venture which Shell’s former Nigerian subsidiary, SPDC, operated, cleaning up every spill from the joint venture’s facilities. Continue reading...

Economics

4 d. ago Reeves eyes Gulf trade pact as UK government’s ‘next deal’ after EU summit – business live

China’s and Australia’s central banks cut interest ratesRachel Reeves said the UK government is closing in on a trade pact with six Gulf nations, including Qatar and Saudi Arabia, as its next major deal.The chancellor told the BBC the agreement would be the government’s “next deal” as it looks to boost trade ties following Brexit.Britain is in a better place than any other country in the world in terms of deals with those countries.The first deal and the best deal so far with the US, we’ve got the best deal with the EU for any country outside the EU, and we’ve got the best trade agreement with India.We are not going to litigate old arguments, we are going to go forward in the spirit of what we do together, we do better.This deal will mean Britain becoming a rule-taker, accepting dynamic alignment, giving up fishing rights and paying new money to the EU. Nobody has lost more than the fishermen. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago County council warned over lack of road safety after woman, 91, drove into canal

Doreen Turner died on the evening of November 1 last year after her car went into the canal in Chichester, west Sussex.

Events

5 d. ago Bank of England explores ways to loosen ringfencing rules for UK banks

Regulations intended to prevent a repeat of bailouts after 2008 crisis

Politics

6 d. ago ‘I feel free’: the people who quit office jobs for the great outdoors – and would never go back

Fed up with being inside all day? Missing fresh air and nature? Five people who ditched their desks reveal the truth about their new livesSteve Kell, 59, countryside ranger, Warwickshire Country Parks I always loved being in nature. But I didn’t know what I wanted to do when I was 18, so I got a job at a high-street bank. My grandfather was made up – he was convinced I was going to be the governor of the Bank of England. But over the years I became disenchanted. Then, in my early 30s, I was diagnosed with testicular cancer and had to take months off work. I couldn’t help thinking about how finite life is. I decided I wanted to do something I really enjoyed. Continue reading...

Society

6 d. ago Lloyds and Barclays ISA savers warned over rates after Bank of England change

Many high street banks have been dropping their interest rates lately

Events

6 d. ago Common sunflower mistake gardeners should avoid for healthy, vibrant plants

Sunflowers are relatively easy to care for which makes them a popular garden staple - but mistakes can cut their life short. An expert has revealed his top tips for growing this summer

Politics

7 d. ago Middlesex confirm interest in ‘iconic player of his generation’ Virat Kohli

India batter retired from Test cricket this weekKohli could play in County Championship or Metro Bank CupVirat Kohli could yet be seen batting in England once more after Middlesex confirmed they are keen to lure India’s recently retired galáctico to Lord’s. The 36-year-old called time on his stellar Test career at the start of the week, ruling himself out of the five-Test series in England that begins at Headingley next month. But notably his statement said nothing about drawing a line through first-class cricket.Middlesex have form when it comes to using Lord’s as a pull for star overseas talent, having signed South Africa’s AB de Villiers for the T20 Blast in 2019 and attracted New Zealand’s Kane Williamson over for the second half of this season. Both deals came about in collaboration with MCC – Williamson will also play for London Spirit – and officials there have indicated they would be happy to similarly split the cost of any deal for Kohli. There is a belief that, as someone ...

Sport

8 d. ago As interest rates fall, these are the steps YOU need to take to boost your income

Interest rates are heading downwards - to the glee of borrowers, but to the chagrin of the millions who need an income from their savings.

Politics

8 d. ago Martin Lewis tells savers the one thing they need to do 'today' to protect money

The Bank of England cut the base rate from 4.5% to 4.2% last week - and savings providers are usually quick to cut the interest rates they have on offer at the same time

Politics

1 week ago Britain’s biggest pawnbroker H&T snapped up by US firm for £297m; Goldman Sachs lifts UK and eurozone growth forecasts – business live

China issues warning to UK over terms of US trade deal, saying it is a ‘basic principle’ that bilateral agreements should not target other nationsHere’s our full story on the Co-op saying that that stock availability in its stores will not improve until this weekend, as it struggles to recover from a cyber-attack two weeks ago.And our full take on Burberry’s planned 1,700 job cuts. Continue reading...

Economics

2 w. ago Martin Lewis issues urgent warning to people with money in a savings account

Savers are being urged to act after the Bank of England cut the base rate from 4.5 per cent to 4.25 per cent.

Events

2 w. ago UK must do ‘everything we can’ to rebuild trade ties with EU, says Bank of England governor

Andrew Bailey spoke after a UK-US trade deal was agreed on Thursday

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