Apple overtakes Microsoft as world’s most valuable company June 12, 2024 Apple shares rose nearly five per cent to a new record high of $218.02 per share on Wednesday, making it more valuable than Microsoft.
Wage growth eases as Bank of England considers interest rate cut July 18, 2024 The labour market figures are the last major set of statistics before the Bank of England's latest interest rate decision in a couple of weeks time.
Bank of England rate cuts should be underway by August, economists predict November 20, 2023 Some 79 per cent of the 19 experts surveyed believe that the central bank will have started cutting or begin to cut interest rates by August next year.
Jeremy Hunt suggests the state pension triple lock is unsustainable. Is it? March 20, 2024 Jeremy Hunt suggested that the state pension might have to come "under review" in the coming years as an ageing population puts ever greater strain on the public finances.
Stealth tax raid to cost City workers £14k each by 2028 June 3, 2024 "The tax rises that happened as a result of the pandemic and the energy shock – these two giant shocks – will stay for their allotted time period," Hunt told the BBC.
Happening today: Bank of England expected to hold interest rates December 14, 2023 The Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates for the third time in a row, as fresh data has pointed towards potential cracks in the economy. Today, its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will meet for the final time this year to vote on interest rates – which help dictate mortgage rates set by [...]
Bank of England needs ‘pruning’ to deliver: Influential Lords Committee November 27, 2023 The Bank of England needs to face more Parliamentary scrutiny and have its remit "pruned" to ensure that independence works as effectively as possible, a new report argues.
Bank of England dishes out £25m in bonuses despite Andrew Bailey demanding wage restraint July 19, 2023 The Bank of England has dished out tens of millions of pounds in bonuses despite Governor Andrew Bailey and other senior officials demanding workers accept real terms pay cuts. Threadneedle Street rewarded staff with a total of £25m in one-off handouts over the last year, up from £23m in the previous year, according to a [...]
No bonuses for top bosses at Travis Perkins after profits slump by £175m March 12, 2024 Executive directors at Travis Perkins will not receive their bonuses after the company's profits were slashed during its latest financial year.
How to fix the Bank of England: Economists have their say November 28, 2023 A stinging report has left the Bank of England in the spotlight - again. We asked the best and brightest how to turn the Old Lady around.