5 d. ago Interest rates live: Bank of England set to cut rate after inflation falls in boost for mortgages

Today’s interest rate announcement comes as CPI rates fell to 3.2 per cent in November

Economics

5 d. ago Interest rates live: Bank of England set to cut rate after inflation falls in boost to homeowners

The interest rate comes as CPI rates fell to 3.2 per cent in November

Economics

6 d. ago London Homes in Longest Losing Streak Since Financial Crisis

London Homes in Longest Losing Streak Since Financial Crisis  Bloomberg.com

Events

6 d. ago House price growth slowed in October as values fell in London – ONS

Some property experts said a cut in the Bank of England base rate is expected on Thursday, in a boost for some mortgage holders.

Politics

8 d. ago Thomas Frank is running out of time to fix Tottenham Hotspur

Spurs have faced low moments in their history, and this is one of them. How will the club respond in the post-Daniel Levy era? Sign up for Soccer with Jonathan Wilson hereTottenham Hotspur, Thomas Frank said after Sunday’s 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest, are “not a quick fix”. That’s been true for probably 40 years, since they lurched into financial crisis amid boardroom shenanigans in the 1980s, becoming the first soccer club to list on the stock exchange and embarking on a disastrous programme of diversification (the highlight perhaps being becoming Hummel’s distributor in the UK, a role they performed so badly that Southampton took a page of their own programme to blame Spurs for the fact that their shirts were not being delivered).Right now, Spurs would probably settle for even a little bit of a fix, a slow hint of progress, a flicker of hope, anything to break them out of the current grim spiral. They have won just one of their last seven league games. When they beat Everton o...

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8 d. ago Thomas Frank is running out of time to fix Tottenham Hotspur | Jonathan Wilson

Spurs have faced low moments in their history, and this is one of them. How will the club respond in the post-Daniel Levy era? Sign up for Soccer with Jonathan Wilson hereTottenham Hotspur, Thomas Frank said after Sunday’s 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest, are “not a quick fix”. That’s been true for probably 40 years, since they lurched into financial crisis amid boardroom shenanigans in the 1980s, becoming the first soccer club to list on the stock exchange and embarking on a disastrous programme of diversification (the highlight perhaps being becoming Hummel’s distributor in the UK, a role they performed so badly that Southampton took a page of their own programme to blame Spurs for the fact that their shirts were not being delivered).Right now, Spurs would probably settle for even a little bit of a fix, a slow hint of progress, a flicker of hope, anything to break them out of the current grim spiral. They have won just one of their last seven league games. When they beat Everton o...

Politics

8 d. ago BoE set to cut rates to 3.75% as economic data eases inflation concerns

Vote expected to pass by narrow majority and to hang heavily on the views of governor Andrew Bailey

Economics

1 week ago Bowling club in Paisley facing 'financial crisis' unveils parking and storage container plan

Inkerman Bowling Club lodges bid for planning permission for proposal at home in Blackstoun Road.

Economics

2 w. ago Banks in mortgage war as rates plunge in major boost to buyers

Santander and Nationwide have both dropped rates again in a bid to spark up property moves

Economics

2 w. ago UK households cut spending at fastest pace in almost five years, says Barclays

Bank reports 1.1% drop in card spending despite Black Friday boost for retailersUK households cut back on spending at the fastest pace in almost five years last month as consumers put Christmas shopping on hold, according to a leading survey.Adding to concerns that uncertainty surrounding the budget has helped dampen consumer confidence, Barclays said card spending fell 1.1% year on year in November – the largest fall since February 2021. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Bank of England and FCA reveal plans to boost 'vital' mutuals sector

City regulators have revealed a package of measures designed to boost Britain's mutuals sector including building societies and credit unions.

Politics

2 w. ago Pope Leo reverses one of Francis’s final acts amid financial crisis

Francis had long struggled to get the Vatican’s budget under control during his papacy

Events

2 w. ago UK farmers lose £800m after heat and drought cause one of worst harvests on record

Many now concerned about ability to make living in fast-changing climate after one of worst grain harvests recordedRecord heat and drought cost Britain’s arable farmers more than £800m in lost production in 2025 in one of the worst harvests recorded, analysis has estimated.Three of the five worst harvests on record have now occurred since 2020, leaving some farmers asking whether the growing impacts of the climate crisis are making it too financially risky to sow their crops. Farmers are already facing heavy financial pressure as the costs of fertilisers and other inputs have risen faster than prices. Continue reading...

Society

3 w. ago How YOU can save £1.5k between now & Christmas with no qualification side hustles from your sofa & fit in school runs

THE FESTIVE season is magical But it’s also pricey - from nativity costumes to teacher gifts, it all adds up. But amongst the chaos, some of these easy side hustles could boost your bank account just in time for Christmas, adding an extra £1,500 - and best of all, you don't need any qualifications, and...

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3 w. ago Global leaders launch panel to accelerate action to end gender

New report calls for coordinated leadership, sustained financing, and system-wide prevention to confront a global crisis affecting over one billion women and girls.

Politics

3 w. ago Boost for banks as BoE eases financial crisis era lending restraints

Britain's banks have been given a boost after he Bank of England eased post financial crisis restraints - giving them 'greater confidence and certainty' to lend to firms and households.

Economics

3 w. ago Starmer's bid to rescue Budget amid claims Rachel Reeves 'lied' about financial black hole

Starmer is now promising action on the ongoing cost of living crisis as the Conservatives have reported the Chancellor to the financial watchdog over her 'misleading' statements.

Events

4 w. ago Budget blues batter the High Street as confidence falls at fastest pace for 17 years

The Confederation of British Industry found confidence among shopkeepers and store chains has suffered the biggest drop since the financial crisis in 2008.

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