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But experts said there were firms waiting in the wings which could lead to a rebound later in the year.

The societies announced proposals which would need to be approved by members to go ahead

In backing down on his threats to destroy Iranian civilisation, Donald Trump has lessened concerns of a recession in Australia – at least for now Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast As I write t…

Future plans for renewable energy are emerging as a key issue in the election for Wales’s parliament, the Senedd, on May 7. Proposals for new infrastructure, including windfarms and pylon lines, required to meet targets…

UK petrol prices have risen because of the US-Israel war with Iran but the ceasefire could see prices drop.

More than 1,000 restaurants close each year as employers are hit with rises in the minimum wage, national living wage, national insurance contributions and pension auto-enrolment

Who is Danny/Shutterstock Before the temporary ceasefire in the Gulf, the world had been experiencing the biggest oil price shock ever, surpassing even the crises of the 1970s. The scale and speed of movements were compa…

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Mortgage rates have been rising and hundreds of the cheapest deals have disappeared over the last month.

Experts hope that UK inflation will fall, paving the way for cheaper mortgages

New figures showed the slump in the UK construction industry continued last month.

Markets now forecast one rate rise this year, down from two on Tuesday, although mortgage rates may not fall quickly Business live – latest updates City traders have cut their forecasts for UK interest rate rises this…

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Chipotle Mexican Grill’s international boss Anat Davidzon said it has been ‘impressed’ by its momentum in the UK over the past year.

Pressmaster/Shutterstock Plenty of people have worked under a manager who appears confident, articulate and highly visible – yet they struggle to lead their team effectively. Team members can become disengaged, decision-…

The war in Iran is affecting the cost of living around the world. In the UK, it is leading to higher energy prices, weaker economic growth and a more expensive future. It may seem odd that fighting in the Middle East cou…

The cap on Plan 2 and postgraduate loan interest rates comes amid a risk of rising inflation.

CBI figures showing surprise jump in financial sector’s growth will be welcome news for Rachel Reeves Britain’s financial services companies have reported a strong recovery in activity at the start of the year, in a surp…

JP Morgan boss warns of risks of higher inflation and interest rates due to Iran war in annual letter to shareholders Middle East crisis – live updates The head of the US’s largest bank has pressed the White House to s…

Sir Keir Starmer says it is "deeply concerning" the rapper is set to headline a festival after recent antisemitic comments.

Greens, Reform UK, Your Party, Conservatives and even Lib Dems are making extravagant spending pledges As local and regional elections across the UK loom into view, it is clear the spectre of Trussonomics lives on. The G…

Employers added 178,000 new jobs in March and unemployment rate fell to 4.3%, ahead of economists’ predictions Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox The US labor market picked up…

As Trump suggests Middle East oil disruption is not his problem, experts say talk of US ‘energy independence’ is a smokescreen – with consumers paying the price A month has passed since the US and Israel’s war on Iran al…

Around 2.7 million people are set to receive a pay rise this week as the national minimum wage goes up by 50p to £12.71 for over 21s.

The Athenian/Shutterstock The US-Israel war with Iran has sent shockwaves through the global economy and predictions of COVID‑era inflation are becoming hard to ignore. In many countries, these pressures are already bein…

Meeting of the CBDC Academic Advisory Group

Bank of England survey in March shows chief financial officers foresee 3.7% increase over coming year Business live – latest updates Companies in the UK expect to raise their prices more rapidly over the coming months…

The Money Markets Committee is a forum for market participants and authorities to discuss the UK unsecured deposits and funding market and securities lending and repo markets.

We are changing the publication dates of the Decision Maker Panel and Agents’ summary of business conditions so that they no longer fall on the same day as publication of the Monetary Policy Report

On paper, the numbers look astonishing. The annual rate of inflation in Argentina has plummeted from 211% in 2023 to 31.5% by the end of 2025. President Javier Milei is taking plenty of credit for the drop. And he spent…

It took less than three minutes for an organised crime gang to steal a Renoir, Matisse and a Cezanne painting collectively worth around €9 million (£7.8m) from a private museum near Parma, Italy in March 2026. This is th…

Our Financial Policy Committee (FPC) meets to identify risks to financial stability and agree policy actions aimed at safeguarding the resilience of the UK financial system.

Letter from Sarah Breeden and Sam Woods to the Chancellor and Secretaries of State

Asier Romero/Shutterstock Anna spends most of her workday typing on her laptop. After a few hours, she starts rubbing her wrists as her pain sets in. A glance at her desk reveals the painkillers that she uses to ease her…

hxdbzxy/Shutterstock We love the magic of eating out. Instagrammable plates, a curated atmosphere, chefs that can serve artistry in every delectable bite. But what if our pleasure is part of an illusion? Behind many opul…

Sven Hansche/Shutterstock The whole point of Brexit was to change the UK’s relationship with Europe. And one of the less visible shifts has occurred in the financial markets, affecting pension funds and the cost of borro…

Russ Heinl/Shutterstock The war in the Middle East swiftly led to the cancellation of thousands of flights across the Persian Gulf. The crisis in the industry is severe, but aviation is no stranger to existential shocks.…

What we feel about our hometowns – the places we grew up, the people we know, the memories we made – shapes who we are. For many young people in rural Wales, those ties run deep. The mountains, villages and slate landsc…

The Bank is today announcing a simplification and reduction in the Discount Window Facility (DWF) pricing, as part of its previously announced review of the DWF.

The price of red diesel used by farmers is rising fast. Mark I Walker/Shutterstock The conflict in Iran and the disruption to the strait of Hormuz are already starting to affect UK farmers. The closure of this vital ship…

Alex_An_Der/Shutterstock Despite reports of negotiations between the US and the Iranian regime, the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed to most oil tankers, with only a small number of vessels being allowed to pa…

The Bank of England and Prudential Regulation Authority have finalised a package of changes to firms’ resolution reporting and disclosure requirements which reduces the burden of regulation while maintaining a robust and…

Korawat photo shoot/Shutterstock What would you pay to ease the pain of a beloved pet? For pet owners, vet bills are likely to be one expense that’s tightly bound up with emotion. But it seems the market is not working a…

The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has fined The Bank of London Group Limited and Oplyse Holdings Limited (formerly The Bank of London Group Holdings Limited) £2 million for misleading the PRA over their capital…

Qatar's Ras Laffan "energy city" was hit by Iranian strikes. PaPicasso/Shutterstock On March 19, Ras Laffan, the largest liquified natural gas (LNG) terminal in the world, supplying one-fifth of the world’s super-chilled…

Cuban doctors who worked in Mexico during the height of the COVID pandemic return to Havana. Yandry_kw/Shutterstock There were tearful scenes in the central American nation of Honduras on February 23, as locals said good…