UK inflation holds at 3.8% in August, complicating Bank of England's rate outlook
Business & Markets • 5 months ago
Consumer Prices Index unchanged at 3.8% as core and food inflation remain elevated, dimming prospects for further base-rate cuts
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Aldi reveals 23 potential sites in £1.6bn UK expansion
Business & Markets • 5 months ago
Discounters plans 80 new stores in 2026–27 as chief warns against cost increases ahead of November Budget
Aldi unveils 23 target locations in record £1.6bn UK expansion, warns against cost hikes ahead of Budget
Business & Markets • 5 months ago
German-owned discounter to open 80 stores in 2026–27 as sales top £18bn and profits fall amid fierce price competition
JLR cyber-attack leaves suppliers facing pay cuts, union says
Business & Markets • 5 months ago
Unite calls for emergency government support after Jaguar Land Rover's IT outage halts production and forces supply chain workers to seek benefits
UK inflation holds at 3.8% in August, leaving Bank of England poised to pause rate cuts
Business & Markets • 5 months ago
Stubbornly high inflation and rising food costs keep pressure on households and government ahead of November budget
Sri Lanka unveils $1 billion City of Dreams casino in Colombo as Las Vegas reports tourist slump
Business & Markets • 5 months ago
Government hails a new era for tourism with a large integrated resort while U.S. gambling hub cites falling international visitation
Las Vegas tourism falls as city shifts toward affluent visitors, industry leaders say
Business & Markets • 5 months ago
July visitation drops 12% and Strip hotel occupancy declines as higher prices and fees coincide with growth in high-end travel
Bank of England set to hold rates as inflation stays above target
Business & Markets • 5 months ago
Policymakers are expected to keep the base rate at 4% at Thursday’s meeting as the central bank balances persistent inflation with a softer labour market and global uncertainties.
Moonpig Shares Jump as Subscribers Top 1 Million and AI Stickers Drive Sales
Business & Markets • 5 months ago
Trading update highlights rising personalization demand; company forecasts mid-single-digit EBITDA growth and up to £60m buyback