69 h. 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 d. ago Bank of England says inflation has ‘peaked’ as interest rates kept at 4%

Members of the nine-strong committee pointed to a ‘gradual’ easing of rates in the longer term.

Economics

3 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 06 November: BT and bank shares rally, Diageo falls on weaker guidance

Bank of England policymakers are in the spotlight on the day of their latest Interest rate decision.

Politics

3 d. ago Interest rates live: Rate cut decision ‘divides’ Bank of England as Reeves’ Budget looms

The current base rate is 4% but analysts are split over whether another cut is incoming

Economics

3 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 06 November: Diageo lowers guidance, interest rate decision due

Bank of England policymakers are in the spotlight ahead of the latest Interest rate decision.

Politics

5 d. ago Chancellor Rachel Reeves to address the nation this morning as Budget looms

The Chancellor is expected to vow to 'make the choices necessary' as she grapples with a supposed £20billion to £30billion blackhole in the public finances this autumn

Politics

5 d. ago Chancellor Rachel Reeves to deliver major speech TODAY as Budget looms

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to vow to 'make the choices necessary' at the Budget as she grapples with a £20billion to £30billion blackhole in the public finances

Politics

1 week ago Trump says he will cut fentanyl tariff on Chinese goods and expects ‘great deal’ with Xi – business live

Most Asian stock markets rally on trade deal optimism, ahead of expected US interest rate cutAston Martin has slashed £300m from its investment plans after the British sportscar maker reported a bigger than expected loss in the third quarter because of Donald Trump’s tariffs and weak demand in China.The carmaker said on Wednesday that losses before tax were £112m in the third quarter of 2025, a ninefold increase from £12m a year earlier.This year has been marked by significant macroeconomic headwinds, particularly the sustained impact of US tariffs and weak demand in China.Work is under way to review our future product cycle plan with the aim of optimising costs and capital investment while continuing to deliver innovative, class-leading products to meet customer demands and regulatory requirements. Continue reading...

Economics

1 week ago Martin Lewis verdict on cutting cash ISA allowance as Budget looms

The Chancellor is said to be considering cutting the cash ISA limit from £20,000 to £10,000 to try and get more people investing in the stock market instead

Economics

1 week ago Mansion tax idea is incoherent, former Bank of England boss warns Reeves

Lord King, who ran the Bank of England for ten years, said problems will not be resolved by ‘just adding another wealth tax’

Events

2 w. ago Wall Street hits record highs after US inflation report fuels interest rate cut hopes – business live

US consumer prices rose by less than expected last month, as markets digest breakdown of trade talks with CanadaUS prices rose at a 3% annual rate in September, slightly beating forecastsNewsflash: Conditions appear to be improving in the UK economy this month.The latest poll of purchasing managers at British firms has found that growth is picking up after the lull in September, partly helped by the resumption of manufacturing at Jaguar Land Rover after its recent cyber attack.“October’s flash UK PMI survey brings hope that September was a low point for the economy from which business conditions are starting to improve.Output has picked up, with a particularly welcome return to growth for manufacturing for the first time in over a year accompanied by an upturn in demand for services, notably among consumers. Business confidence has also brightened slightly, job losses have moderated, and inflationary pressures are coming back to levels consistent with the Bank of England’s 2% target...

Economics

2 w. ago UK inflation unexpectedly holds steady and bolsters hopes of November rate cut

Inflation in the U.K. has unexpectedly held steady in the year to September, according to official figures released Wednesday

Economics

2 w. ago UK inflation – live: Relief for Reeves ahead of Budget as inflation rate unexpectedly sticks at 3.8%

Economic news plus latest business, stock market and personal finance updates from Wednesday

Economics

2 w. ago UK inflation – live: New rate to be announced today as Budget looms

Economic news plus latest business, stock market and personal finance updates from Wednesday

Economics

3 w. ago Chancellor says she ‘can’t leave welfare untouched’ this parliament as budget looms

Rachel Reeves understood to be eyeing cuts to Motability scheme as she tries to plug hole in country’s financesRachel Reeves has said she “can’t leave welfare untouched” this parliament, with the Treasury understood to be considering axing up to £1bn in tax breaks for a scheme providing cars for disabled people.The chancellor set out her thinking on welfare before next month’s budget in an interview, having previously said she would need to make cuts and raise taxes. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Shoppers slash festive spending ahead of November Budget as retailers brace for further tax raid

British retailers have seen a sharp sales slowdown ahead of the all-important 'golden quarter' as shoppers slash spending in fear of looming tax hikes in the November Budget.

Economics

3 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 14 October: Jobless rate rises, easyJet leads index as builders rally

Unemployment has risen to its highest level since the pandemic with more than 1.7 million people looking for work.

Society

3 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 14 October: Jobless rate rises, index lower as gold falls from record

Unemployment has risen to its highest level since the pandemic with more than 1.7 million people looking for work.

Society