
Bank of England Cuts Rates to 3.75% as Growth Outlook Weakens
Sixth rate reduction since last year, with inflation easing but economy showing fragility under Labour policies.

Sixth rate reduction since last year, with inflation easing but economy showing fragility under Labour policies.

The platform will remove ongoing platform charges on self-invested pensions and mutual funds, intensifying competition among low-cost providers in the UK market.

EY Mobility Consumer Index shows a rebound in combustion-engine buying intent ahead of policy changes, challenging a swift EV transition

Investors flock to precious metals amid de-dollarisation and a slower EV transition, while analysts warn of possible pullbacks and bubble risks.

Daily Mail testing finds Tesco strongest overall, with Waitrose, M&S and Asda excelling in specific categories

Retail body says policy shifts must support growth; ONS data shows unemployment up and sectoral job losses

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.

Weekly initial claims fall 13,000 to 224,000; four-week average edges up while revisions complicate the outlook for hiring momentum

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