Bank of England Cuts Rates to 3.75% as Growth Outlook Weakens
Business & Markets • 4 days ago
Sixth rate reduction since last year, with inflation easing but economy showing fragility under Labour policies.
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Freetrade to make SIPPs and mutual funds fee-free from January 2026
Business & Markets • 4 days ago
The platform will remove ongoing platform charges on self-invested pensions and mutual funds, intensifying competition among low-cost providers in the UK market.
UK EV demand falters as petrol and diesel regain appeal, EY finds
Business & Markets • 4 days ago
EY Mobility Consumer Index shows a rebound in combustion-engine buying intent ahead of policy changes, challenging a swift EV transition
Gold, silver and platinum shine as 2025 ends, with forecasts for 2026
Business & Markets • 4 days ago
Investors flock to precious metals amid de-dollarisation and a slower EV transition, while analysts warn of possible pullbacks and bubble risks.
Tesco leads 2025 festive-food round-up as Christmas shoppers weigh options
Business & Markets • 4 days ago
Daily Mail testing finds Tesco strongest overall, with Waitrose, M&S and Asda excelling in specific categories
BRC warns Employment Rights Bill could reduce retail jobs amid rising costs and slipping hiring
Business & Markets • 4 days ago
Retail body says policy shifts must support growth; ONS data shows unemployment up and sectoral job losses
Postcode glitch freezes pensioners out of winter heating benefit
Business & Markets • 4 days ago
Glasgow residents in a specific postcode cannot apply online for the Warm Home Discount; charity groups say the issue persists for more than a year, leaving vulnerable households at risk of higher winter bills.
U.S. jobless claims dip to 224,000 as labor market shows resilience
Business & Markets • 4 days ago
Weekly initial claims fall 13,000 to 224,000; four-week average edges up while revisions complicate the outlook for hiring momentum
Karen Carney crowned Strictly Come Dancing 2025 as Queen Camilla letter closes final; pension auto-enrolment quirks could affect retirement savings
Business & Markets • 4 days ago
Emotional finale for Strictly as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman bow out; separate pension analysis warns higher earners may miss thousands in retirement due to qualifying earnings bands