38 h. ago London's back! Buyers looking to move outside the capital at lowest level since 2013

Even those who are making the move out of town are staying closer with Home Counties trumping far flung pandemic hotspots

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3 d. ago Gas prices plunge to lowest level in four years just in time for Christmas

‘Provided there are no surprises, holiday travelers should see pump prices that come in a bit lower than last Christmas,’ one expert said

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3 d. ago Consumer confidence slides in December to lowest level since US tariffs rolled out in April

U.S. consumers were less confident in the economy in December as Americans remain anxious about still-high prices and the impact of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs

Politics

8 d. ago What interest rates and inflation will mean for your money and mortgage in 2026

Rates were cut by the Bank of England to 3.75 per cent before Christmas - the lowest level in almost three years

Economics

8 d. ago Government borrowing higher than expected after winter fuel payments U

Official figures showed borrowing stood at £11.7 billion last month, the lowest level for November since 2021.

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9 d. ago Everything you need to know as Bank of England cuts interest rates to 3.75 per cent

The Bank announced it has reduced the base rate to the lowest level in almost three years

Politics

9 d. ago Bank of England cuts interest rates from 4% to 3.75% in early Christmas present

The Bank of England has handed borrowers an early Christmas present by cutting interest rates to the lowest level since February 2023.

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1 week ago UK inflation surprise: Interest rate cut nailed on for Thursday as calls grow for further easing

“For borrowers, this is the most encouraging backdrop they’ve seen in a while” – Kevin Brown, Scottish Friendly

Economics

1 week ago UK inflation surprise: Interest rate cut nailed on for Thursday as calls grow for more easing

“For borrowers, this is the most encouraging backdrop they’ve seen in a while” – Kevin Brown, Scottish Friendly

Economics

1 week ago London unemployment rises to 6.8%, highest in a decade outside the pandemic

Bank of England seen as almost certain to cut interest rates on Thursday as labour market cools

Events

1 week ago Unemployment rises to 5.1%, highest in a decade outside the pandemic

Bank of England seen as almost certain to cut interest rates on Thursday as labour market cools

Events

2 w. ago Fury as passengers at major London aiport hit with UK's highest drop

The airport is blaming the huge price increase on a business rate rise being brought in by Rachel Reeves

Events

2 w. ago School site in east London to close amid capital's pupil exodus crisis

Primary school downsizes due to falling pupil numbers in latest development in London’s school closure crisis

Events

2 w. ago US jobless benefit applications jump to 236,000, but continuing claims are lowest since April

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits jumped last week, but the total number of those collecting benefits fell to the lowest level in eight months

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2 w. ago Google DeepMind to build its first robotic science laboratory in the UK – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsIn the energy sector, Russia’s revenues from exports of crude oil and refined products has fallen to its lowest level since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.The International Energy Agency has reported this morning that Moscow’s sales of fossil fuels fell again in November due to lower export volumes and weaker prices.These brighter prospects extend to our 2026 forecast, which we have upgraded by 90 kb/d, to 860 kb/d y-o-y.“We need to ask who is setting the agenda for the UK’s future with AI.”“In the absence of independent regulation or scrutiny, we’re at the mercy of technology companies’ commercial interests aligning with what the public want.” Continue reading...

Technology

2 w. ago S&P 500 finishes shy of record after Fed delivers rate cut hat

Fed cuts rates to lowest level in years as three members voters oppose move in biggest dissent since 2019

Politics

2 w. ago Fed cuts rates to lowest level in three years in divisive decision

Three members of central bank’s board oppose decision in biggest dissent since 2019

Politics

2 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 10 December: Berkeley boss urges faster rate cuts, FirstGroup lands rail contract

Interest rate cut speculation in the US is set to keep FTSE 100 traders on edge today.

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2 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 10 December: Berkeley boss urges rate cuts, FirstGroup lands rail contract

Interest rate cut speculation in the US is set to keep FTSE 100 traders on edge today.

Politics

2 w. ago Lower taxes, cheaper energy and rate cuts urged for small businesses

Brits share what they think should be implemented to help small businesses.

Economics