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Boeing shares fall as factory workers begin strike; UK inte...s to fall to 3% next year, predicts Goldman – as it happened
“We are ready to get back to the table to reach a new agreement,” Boeing pledges, as walkout over pay deal begins BEIJING’S FINANCE MINISTRY HAS IMPOSED A SIX-MONTH BUSINESS SUSPENSION ON...
It’s another British multimillionaire’s solemn farewell tour – how ever will we cope? | Marina Hyde
Pimlico Plumbers founder Charlie Mullins has had it up to here with the UK’s taxes, and he is determined to make sure every one of us knows it Always intriguing to watch the emergence of a ne...
IMF plan to visit Russia to assess economy prompts dismay across Europe
Protest letter sent to fund’s head over move to send staff to Moscow for first review since invasion of Ukraine The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will send staff to Moscow next week to re...
ECB cuts interest rate to 3.5% and warns of weak eurozone growth
European Central Bank makes 0.25-point cut as expected after eurozone inflation fell to 2.2% in August The European Central Bank has lowered interest rates for the second time this year, as it ...
Teenager arrested over Transport for London cyber attack; ECB cuts interest rates – as it happened
A 17-year-old male was detained last week on suspicion of Computer Misuse Act offences in relation to the attack launched on TfL on 1 September. European stock markets are rallying this morning,...
Can UK avoid national debt almost tripling over next 50 years?
OBR report is not all doom and gloom, but preventing debt rising to 274% of GDP would require tough action UK debt projected to almost triple by mid-2070s A near tripling of the national debt ...
UK debt projected to almost triple over next 50 years, watchdog warns
Public finances under pressure from ageing population, climate crisis and security risks, OBR report says Can UK avoid national debt almost tripling over next 50 years? Business live – latest ...
Bank of England waters down plans to impose tougher capital rules on UK banks
Chancellor says revision of how much lenders must set aside to cope with future crises will bolster growth Business live – latest updates UK politics live – latest updates The Bank of Eng...
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/sep/12/bank-of-england-capital-rules-uk
Price-gouging is illegal in 37 US states. Let’s make it 50 | Bob Casey
Using inflation as cover, companies have raised prices of everyday household items to rake in record profits at the expense of American families Over the past few years, Erin Wiggle has approac...
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/sep/12/price-gouging-ban
US inflation cools to 2.5%, its lowest since February 2021 – as it happened
UK government’s £500m taxpayer-backed deal for steelworks secures long-term future of Port Talbot but unable to secure guarantees to save 2,500 jobs US price growth in August softens as Fed pr...
UK economy unexpectedly flatlines for second month in row
Pre-election slowdown continues in July despite economists predicting growth of 0.2% Business live – latest updates UK politics live – latest updates The anticipated post-election bounceb...
US inflation softens to lowest level since February 2021 as Fed prepares to cut interest rates
Consumer price index rose at annual rate of 2.5% as inflation continues to fade but people still grapple with higher prices Price growth continued to soften in the US last month, falling to its...
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/sep/11/august-inflation
Sunak ‘should apologise for £22bn black hole’, says Starmer during PMQs – video
Keir Starmer said Rishi Sunak should apologise for the '£22bn black hole' in government finances, after Sunak asked if Starmer would publish the impact assessment on Labour's decision to cut the...
Why did Starmer cut the winter fuel allowance? It’s called Treasury brain – and that spells trouble | Rafael Behr
The notorious syndrome causes chancellors to demand savings that look ingenious but really aren’t. No 10 must be vigilant An unwritten law of Westminster mechanics states that power, in the a...
‘People’s futures on the line’ amid surge in youth unemployment, unions warn
Statistics show 16- to 24-year-olds out of work at highest level since pandemic, a rise of almost 50% in two years Youth unemployment has risen to a post-pandemic high as unions warned that “...
Brent crude tumbles below $70 per barrel as oversupply fears hit oil price – as it happened
Brent crude has hit its lowest level since December 2021 UK state pension could rise by about £460 a year from April, wage growth figures suggest VACANCIES ALSO CONTINUE TO FALL. Today’s ...
What is the state pension triple-lock rise and what does it mean?
Level looks poised to rise to £230 a week from April 2025 as a result of government formula UK state pension could rise by about £460 a year from April The full new state pension looks likel...
UK wages figures will affect state pension, interest rates – and Rachel Reeves
Likely 4% pension rise next year could help defuse row facing chancellor over winter fuel payment UK state pension could rise by about £460 a year Business live – latest updates Among the ...
UK state pension could rise by about £460 a year from April, wage growth figures suggest
Average earnings including bonuses in three months to July – used to calculate the triple lock – grew by 4% Analysis: Figures will affect pensions, interest rates – and Reeves Business liv...
https://www.theguardian.com/money/article/2024/sep/10/uk-state-pension-rise-april-2025-wage-growth
UK debt must be steered off unsustainable course, warns Lords committee
Peers said they were raising a ‘big red flag’ and tough choices will be needed The pressing risk of the national debt becoming unsustainable will force Britain into the unenviable choice of...