UK Finance

Small increases in interest rates will do nothing to lower price increases

Iva Taylor

March 16, 2022

UK Finance

The Bank of England is expected to raise interest rates again on Thursday (PA) (PA Wire)Later today, all who care fully expect the US Fed to raise interest rates for the first time since the pandemic.On Thursda...

Russia threatens to pay its foreign debt in rubles; Ukraine’s GDP ‘could shrink by 35%’; UK petrol up sharply – business live | Business

Iva Taylor

March 14, 2022

UK Finance

UK petrol prices could rise by 50% due to sanctions imposed on Russia by cutting oil supplies, Members have been warned. This would push the cost of a liter of petrol to £2.40, from around £1.60 today, th...

World central banks set policy for war-torn economies

Iva Taylor

March 12, 2022

UK Finance

(Bloomberg) - Global central banks will this week offer the biggest collective assessment of a changed world since Russia's invasion of Ukraine triggered further supply disruptions and a sudden inflationary sho...

Last war in Ukraine: EU agrees to host all war refugees

Iva Taylor

March 11, 2022

UK Finance

Chinese media coverage of the war in Ukraine has focused on claims presented by Russia without evidence that the United States was using Ukraine to research biological weapons, while concerns about China's posi...

Ukraine’s latest war: UAE encourages fellow OPEC members to boost oil production

Iva Taylor

March 9, 2022

UK Finance

Ukraine's president on Wednesday rallied his country's armed forces and citizens to keep fighting 14 days after the Russian invasion, while urging Russian troops to "go home".“Brave Ukrainians,” Volodymyr Zelen...

UK housing secretary threatens industry over tower security

Iva Taylor

March 7, 2022

UK Finance

A UK senior minister has warned the homebuilding industry that he will use the legislation to impose a £4billion security plan unless leaders come up with alternative proposals within the next three week...

Latest war in Ukraine: Russia likely to advance on Odessa, UK warns

Iva Taylor

March 5, 2022

UK Finance

Samsung Electronics, the world's largest producer of computer chips and smartphones, has halted all shipments to Russia."Due to current geopolitical developments, shipments to Russia have been suspended," the c...

UK could take months to potentially sanction Abramovich

Iva Taylor

March 3, 2022

UK Finance

(Bloomberg) - It could take months of legal work before the UK is even ready to consider sanctioning Roman Abramovich and other wealthy Russians, as government lawyers have yet to lay the groundwork for a water...

UK regulator says Floki Inu broke advertising standards

Iva Taylor

March 2, 2022

UK Finance

Ads for the crypto token Floki Inu, which ran on London's public transport network last fall, breached UK advertising standards, according to an investigation by the advertising watchdog. The Advertising...

Last war in Ukraine: Kyiv defense commander says Russian forces pushed back from capital

Iva Taylor

February 28, 2022

UK Finance

Russia's central bank will start buying gold after a two-year hiatus as the country's domestic producers face problems accessing international bullion markets.The Bank of Russia said in a statement that it woul...

For these hospitality workers, the pandemic recession is still not over

Iva Taylor

February 26, 2022

UK Finance

Joseph Tolbert, an employee of a Washington, DC hotel outside of the Washington Hilton, who called him back for a few days of work. (Photo: Michael A. McCoy for HuffPost)Joseph Tolbert was recently called back...

2 cheap UK stocks to buy now – and hold for a decade

Iva Taylor

February 24, 2022

UK Finance

Young woman with face mask using mobile phone and buying groceries in supermarket during virus pandemic.When the markets get too active, people sometimes lose their sense of perspective. On the contrary, I thi...

UK PM’s trade envoy boosts trade and investment partnerships with the Philippines

Iva Taylor

February 23, 2022

UK Finance

MP Richard Graham, British Prime Minister's Trade Envoy to the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia and the ASEAN Economic Community, paid an official visit to the Philippines from 14 to 18 February 2022. The purp...

Martin Lewis urges people to check if they could save on prescription costs

Iva Taylor

February 21, 2022

UK Finance

More than a million people in England overpaid for prescriptions in the year to April 2021, according to MoneySavingExpert.com (pictured by model/Chris Ison/PA) (PA Archive)More than a million people in England...

This cheap FTSE 250 stock with an 11% dividend yield crashed last year

Iva Taylor

February 19, 2022

UK Finance

Business development to success and growth concept FTSE 100 250 350.There's always a good reason to look for stocks that can give me plump returns. But the reason is even greater when I own the stock myself. ...

Centrica is committed to protecting customer deposits

Iva Taylor

February 17, 2022

UK Finance

LONDON (Reuters) - British energy supplier Centrica said on Thursday it had pledged to protect customer deposits, amounting to 294 million pounds ($400.25 million), and urged the energy watchdog Ofgem to regula...

Leeds Building Society Mortgage Review – Forbes Advisor UK

Iva Taylor

February 15, 2022

UK Finance

What type of lender is the Leeds Building Society? The Leeds Building Society was officially established in 1875. The building society is based in Leeds but has around 50 branches on the high stre...

Your unconditional devotion to work is killing your relationship

Iva Taylor

February 14, 2022

UK Finance

. (Photo: Geber86 via Getty Images)You are reading Life-Work Balance, a series aimed at redirecting our total devotion to work towards prioritizing our personal lives.Imagine your boss texting you at 8 p.m. as...

State pensions warning: Britons will face ‘biggest cut in 50 years’ as inflation rises | Personal finance | Finance

Iva Taylor

February 12, 2022

UK Finance

Older Britons are set to brace for the biggest loss of income since 1975, with state pension payments set to fall in real terms in April. This follows a dramatic rise in inflation and the government's decision...

Live: Mexico’s central bank raises rates to tame inflation

Iva Taylor

February 10, 2022

UK Finance

Rising prices for products such as Fruit Loops and Eggo Waffles have helped give Kellogg some confidence in its ability to handle cost inflation, supply chain bottlenecks and the lingering impact of his recent ...

George Fieldhouse becomes head of debt advice at Grant Thornton

Iva Taylor

February 9, 2022

UK Finance

As demand for debt advisory services continues to rise in the UK, Grant Thornton has appointed George Fieldhouse to lead its corporate finance debt advisory practice. Fieldhouse brings 16 years of experience ...

The apprentices of the NDA group contribute to “building the future”

Iva Taylor

February 7, 2022

UK Finance

Our apprentices contribute to one of the largest environmental cleanup programs in the world and during the week we will be sharing their stories. This year's theme is “Building the Future”, an...

Farewell to easy money as Hawkish central banks accelerate rate hikes

Iva Taylor

February 5, 2022

UK Finance

(Bloomberg) -- The end of easy money is upon us.Bloomberg's Most ReadTwo years after the pandemic plunged the global economy into a deep but short recession, central bankers are withdrawing their emergency supp...

7 of the best homes with gyms

Iva Taylor

February 4, 2022

UK Finance

The residents' private pool at South Quay Plaza, designed by Foster + PartnersYou'll have no excuse not to stay in shape if you buy a home with a private gym, either as part of a house or shared with other resi...

2 FTSE 100 stocks that could explode as UK interest rates rise

Iva Taylor

February 2, 2022

UK Finance

Due to inflation, which is currently peaking, UK interest rates are rising. In December, the Bank of England raised its key rate from 0.1% to 0.25%. Tomorrow, the central bank is expected to raise rates again...

UPP Olaines OÜ unaudited consolidated financial results for the 4th quarter and the 12 months of 2021

Iva Taylor

January 31, 2022

UK Finance

Fourth Quarter and Year 2021 Financial CommentaryNet rental income was 613,708 euros in 4Q 2021 (657,849 euros in 4Q 2020) and 2,478,829 euros for the twelve months of 2021 (2,637,007 euros for the 12 months of...

UK private sector growth slows amid Omicron caution

Iva Taylor

January 30, 2022

UK Finance

Private sector growth: Only the retail sector grew faster than the previous rolling quarter, up 38% vs. 21% previously Photo: GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty ImagesPrivate sector growth in Britain slowed in the three m...

Interest rates are rigging crime in the UK but not the US

Iva Taylor

January 28, 2022

UK Finance

Matthew Connolly (C) leaves the Manhattan Federal Courthouse after having his interest rate rigging verdict overturned. Photo: Brendan McDermid/ReutersA US federal appeals court has overturned the convictions ...

Live News: Oil tops $90 for first time since 2014 on rising tensions in Ukraine

Iva Taylor

January 26, 2022

UK Finance

Fed decision: The Federal Reserve is expected to confirm its intention to raise interest rates in March today, as the US central bank looks beyond the recent turmoil in financial markets and steps up its effort...

Rise in UK retirement age leads to record employment among 65-year-olds

Iva Taylor

January 25, 2022

UK Finance

The latest increase in the statutory retirement age in the UK has led to record employment among the 65-year-olds, while encouraging people living in poorer areas to work longer. A study by the Institute...

Tributes as Ian Alexander Jr, DJ and musician son of Oscar-winning actor, dies aged 26

Iva Taylor

January 23, 2022

UK Finance

Tributes are being paid to the son of Oscar-winning actress Regina King, who died just days after his 26th birthday.Ian Alexander Jr was a musician and DJ who often accompanied his mother to red carpet events, ...

Stock Market Crash Warning: Seasoned Investor Predicts Bubble Burst – ‘Good Luck!’ | City & Business | Finance

Iva Taylor

January 21, 2022

UK Finance

Mr Grantham, who has a long history of identifying market bubbles, warned that the United States was "participating in the largest and most extreme global housing bubble in history". Writing in an online artic...

Dollar fails to take advantage of higher yields, Bank of Japan leads

Iva Taylor

January 18, 2022

UK Finance

By Alun JohnHONG KONG (Reuters) - The yen edged higher ahead of the outcome of a central bank policy meeting on Tuesday, while the dollar seemingly shrugged off U.S. Treasury yields hitting new near two-year hi...

4 “almost” penny stocks that I would buy to own for 10 years!

Iva Taylor

January 16, 2022

UK Finance

I think these low cost stocks could help me achieve spectacular returns. Here's why I would buy these penny stocks "almost" right now. Each costs less than 150p.Packing centerThe relentless growth of e-commer...

Life insurance for families

Iva Taylor

January 14, 2022

UK Finance

(Pexels)No amount of money can compensate for the grief of losing a spouse or partner. But life insurance designed to cover your untimely death — known as term insurance — can at least provide financial pe...

UK Trade Secretary insists ‘everything is on the table’ in India talks

Iva Taylor

January 12, 2022

UK Finance

Britain's International Trade Secretary said "everything is on the table for discussion" including immigration as she launches trade talks with India, the largest country the UK has sought with to sign a...

“Worrisome Security Flaws” May Open Online Banking Customers to Fraud – Which One?

Iva Taylor

January 11, 2022

UK Finance

Online banking customers face worrying fraud risks, according to Which? (Photo posed by model / Yui Mok / PA) (Archive PA)Online banking customers face worrying fraud risks, according to Which?The consumer gro...

Retire Earlier: “Don’t Make These Six Financial Mistakes:” JPMorgan Expert Shares Advice | Personal Finances | Finance

Iva Taylor

January 9, 2022

UK Finance

Retirement expert Anne Lester says there are six financial mistakes people tend to make that hamper their retirement plans. Knowing how to avoid them could help Britons not only boost their financial stabilit...

Live News: Hong Kong to ban passenger flights from US, UK and Australia

Iva Taylor

January 5, 2022

UK Finance

Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic was granted an exemption to play at the Australian Open in Melbourne this month, prompting a furious reaction from health officials and residents. Tennis Australia said a m...

The global car wash market is expected to grow by $ 4629.99 Million during the period 2021-2025, growing at a CAGR of 3.09% during the forecast period.

Iva Taylor

January 3, 2022

UK Finance

Global Car Wash Market 2021-2025 Analyst is monitoring the Car Wash market and it is expected to grow by $ 4,629.99 million during 2021-2025, growing at a CAGR of 3.09% during the forecast period.New York, Jan...

Benefit ceiling rate: will the coverage limits change in 2022? Check your claims now | Personal Finances | Finance

Iva Taylor

January 1, 2022

UK Finance

Benefit cap rates are to remain unchanged for the coming year, as benefit payments themselves will increase from April. This will impact applicants differently depending on where they are in the UK.Benefit ap...

Brexit news: “Macron threats” prompted London to become the world’s leading financial center | City & Business | Finance

Iva Taylor

December 31, 2021

UK Finance

The United Kingdom officially left the European Union on January 1, 2021 after a final trade agreement signed between the two parties. It follows several months of tense and often bitter negotiations. But, f...

Pandemic Household Savings Begin to Wipe Out, Study Finds | Personal Finances | Finance

Iva Taylor

December 29, 2021

UK Finance

Seven in ten respondents had put money aside because they were less likely to benefit from it. Of an average of £ 1,216 saved, typically 21.5% - or around £ 261 - is now gone. Howev...

Shortages and planning delays hamper UK housing construction – survey | Construction industry

Iva Taylor

December 27, 2021

UK Finance

Worsening material and labor shortages combined with planning delays will hamper efforts to increase housing construction in Britain over the next 12 months, according to an industry report.Planning remains a ...

Credit Suisse Fund accuses SoftBank of investing more than $ 440 million

Iva Taylor

December 25, 2021

UK Finance

A Credit Suisse group AG CS 1.68% SoftBank Group accused fund Corp. 9984 -0.59% in U.S. court cases for orchestrating transact...

Here are 3 steps young adults should take to save for retirement

Iva Taylor

December 23, 2021

UK Finance

Even though many young adults are just starting to enter the workforce, it's never too early to start planning for retirement, according to an expert.Kristi Rodriguez, Senior Vice President of the Nationwide R...

Australia’s FTA impact report reveals financial blow to UK agriculture

Iva Taylor

December 21, 2021

UK Finance

Posted on December 21, 2021 Department for International Trade (DIT) impact report on UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement predicts UK agriculture and semi-proc...

A cosmic theme before Christmas

Iva Taylor

December 19, 2021

UK Finance

This article is an on-site version of our The Week Ahead newsletter. Sign up here to receive the newsletter direct to your inbox every SundayHello and welcome to the working week.Excuse me if this lett...

DWP urged to increase cold weather payments this winter | Personal Finances | Finance

Iva Taylor

December 18, 2021

UK Finance

Britons who have reached the state's retirement age can receive assistance throughout the winter months via winter fuel payments and some will also receive cold weather payments. Despite these programs, Age U...

Boohoo warns of sales and profit outlook

Iva Taylor

December 16, 2021

UK Finance

Online fashion company Boohoo has warned of sales and profits after being hit by a supply chain disruption, rising costs and customers returning more clothes.The group said it expects full-year net sales to in...

UK Financial Conduct Authority Announces New Approach To Speed ​​Up Issuance of Statutory Notices | Shearman & Sterling LLP

Iva Taylor

December 14, 2021

UK Finance

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has issued a policy statement outlining its new approach to issuing statutory notices, which will come into effect on November 26, 2021. The FCA publishes statutory notic...

Buyers have the fewest available property choices since 2004, according to Rightmove

Iva Taylor

December 13, 2021

UK Finance

Number of homes realtors typically have for sale has dropped to Rightmove record low after 'frantic' 18 months (Yui Mok / PA) (PA Archives)The number of homes realtors typically have for sale has dropped to th...

‘Clear and accessible’: Unpaid caregivers eligible for £ 308 benefit increase in parts of UK | Personal Finances | Finance

Iva Taylor

December 11, 2021

UK Finance

Eligible caregivers in Scotland aged 16-18 can apply for the Scottish Government's Young Caregiver Grant. This special allowance is only available to those who devote an average of 16 hours per week to caring...

UK has warned its new immigration rules will tighten Irish land border

Iva Taylor

December 9, 2021

UK Finance

The UK government was accused on Thursday of tightening the land border on the island of Ireland - a key sensitivity in Brexit negotiations - as part of planned changes to UK immigration rules.The new r...

Letter: Heathrow and Berlin – a contrast of project funding

Iva Taylor

December 8, 2021

UK Finance

Public-private partnerships will not solve Germany's infrastructure problems (“Berlin Brandenburg Airport teaches how not to finance growth”, Opinion, December 7). A...

Mark Allen Smith Joins White Oak Commercial Finance as Managing Director in Midwest

Iva Taylor

December 6, 2021

UK Finance

NEW YORK--(COMMERCIAL THREAD) - White Oak Commercial Finance (“White Oak”), a subsidiary of White Oak Global Advisors, is pleased to welcome Mark Allen Smith as Man...

Wind, rain and snow forecast as thousands still go without electricity

Iva Taylor

December 4, 2021

UK Finance

Snow covers the fields and hills of the Arkengarthdale Valley, North Yorkshire (PA) (PA Wire)Snow, rain and wind are expected to sweep parts of the UK over the next few days, according to the Met Office - with...

Latest news updates: New York has biggest daily jump in new Covid cases since January

Iva Taylor

December 2, 2021

UK Finance

The level of hospitalizations for Covid-19 in the United States rose in November, ending a series of two-month declines after the country's summer surge.The increase in hospitalizations has been accompanied by...

London is at risk of becoming a global stock market

Iva Taylor

December 1, 2021

UK Finance

The author is chairman of Marshall Wace, a multi-strategy investment managerThe UK stock market is becoming a global swamp as the US and Chinese markets move forward. He largely failed to participate i...

Latest Updates: J&J Begins Work on Vaccine Targeting Omicron Coronavirus Variant

Iva Taylor

November 29, 2021

UK Finance

Japan will ban foreign citizens from entering the country, reversing a relaxation of its three-week-old rules, as Tokyo reacts to the emergence of the Omicron variant.Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced the...

HMRC issues post-Brexit warning as Brits could face ‘hidden’ charges over gifts | Personal Finances | Finance

Iva Taylor

November 27, 2021

UK Finance

HM Revenue and Customs, as it's officially known, takes the time to warn buyers of unforeseen charges that could affect their experience. As Black Friday has now passed, millions of pounds will be spent by Ch...

Rand tank as UK again lists South Africa amid new variant of Covid

Iva Taylor

November 26, 2021

UK Finance

The rand fell to its lowest level in more than a year on Thursday (25 November) following the recently discovered B.1.1529 variant and a new UK travel ban for southern Africa. The local unit lost an additiona...

British fintech Freetrade seeks to double the valuation of its fundraising

Iva Taylor

November 24, 2021

UK Finance

British fintech Freetrade will seek a valuation of £ 650million in a new round of crowdfunding, double the value posted by the company earlier this year, as the trading app plans to go into...

UK Finance Watchdog Recruits Crypto Experts to Bypass Money Laundering and Terrorism: Report

Iva Taylor

November 22, 2021

UK Finance

A financial regulator in the UK is looking for crypto experts to help identify illegal activity. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) recently published a tender notice asking consultants to access a...

‘Tax authorities may be rubbing their hands with joy’ – tax revenues rise as HMRC focuses on debt | Personal Finances | Finance

Iva Taylor

November 21, 2021

UK Finance

Inheritance Tax (IHT) revenue from April 2021 to October 2021 was £ 3.6bn according to HMRC data released this week, £ 600m more than at same period in 2020. Ami Jack, National Tax Ma...

Latest updates: Merck’s Covid antiviral pill cleared for use in EU by block drug regulator

Iva Taylor

November 19, 2021

UK Finance

Hong Kong's shares in Alibaba fell 10% on Friday, a day after the Chinese e-commerce giant forecast annual revenue to grow at its slowest pace since its stock market debut in 2014.The group's shares listed in ...

State-backed venture capital group takes stakes in UK start-ups

Iva Taylor

November 18, 2021

UK Finance

The venture capital arm of the state-owned British Business Bank has acquired its first direct stakes in a range of UK start-ups, adding to a growing portfolio of investments made by the government to s...

Arrears and possessions remain near all-time lows in Q3: UK Finance

Iva Taylor

November 11, 2021

UK Finance

"While mortgage arrears and possessions levels remained low until the end of September, there is no room for complacency." According to the latest data from UK Finance,...

Latest updates: Tesla records biggest sale in over a year

Iva Taylor

November 9, 2021

UK Finance

European stocks and Wall Street stock futures drifted on Tuesday as cautiousness ahead of US inflation data tempered a long winning streak for stocks. The Stoxx Europe 600, which closed higher for 13 of the la...

Bristol Mayor warns COP26 may not facilitate access to net zero finance

Iva Taylor

November 8, 2021

UK Finance

Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees has warned that cities and businesses may not get the support needed to access the funding announced at COP26 to ease the transition to net zero. Mr Rees told business leaders, busine...

Business News | Stock Market News and Shares | Financial news

Iva Taylor

November 6, 2021

UK Finance

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US, UK and allies pledge to shift investments from fossil fuels to renewables overseas

Iva Taylor

November 4, 2021

UK Finance

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - The United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Italy are among 20 countries that pledged today at the COP26 climate summit to end foreign public funding for projects in fossil fuels by the e...

UK Finance Minister Rishi Sunak to Unveil Plan for First ‘Net Zero’ Financial Center at COP26 Climate Summit

Iva Taylor

November 3, 2021

UK Finance

UK Finance Minister Rishi Sunak will present plans on carbon emissions in a speech at COP26. (To file)London: UK Finance Minister Rishi Sunak will announce plans to make Britain the world's leading net zero f...

Latest Updates: Clorox Considering Further Price Hikes As Inflation Raises

Iva Taylor

November 1, 2021

UK Finance

October marked further signs of progress for the United States as it seeks to bring its latest wave of the coronavirus pandemic under control.National trends in infections, hospitalizations and deaths are on t...

Chancellor has no clear plan for faster, greener economic growth

Iva Taylor

October 31, 2021

UK Finance

Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer, prefaced his budget and spending review saying the UK has "an economy fit for a new era of optimism". Yet the only unambiguous piece of good news is a faster t...

Cop26 must address how we direct funding to those in need

Iva Taylor

October 30, 2021

UK Finance

I am returning to my native Scotland next week for the first time since the early days of the pandemic. My visit is of great personal importance, but also professional - as I am back to attend one of the mo...

Devices and appliances that are draining £ 2.2bn from UK households

Iva Taylor

October 28, 2021

UK Finance

16% of Britons said they did not know that many household appliances use electricity even though they do not use appliances in life. Photo: Getty ImagesBritons could save 23%, or £ 110 ($ 150) a ...

UK Financial Conduct Authority Application Outlook | Allen & Overy LLP

Iva Taylor

October 27, 2021

UK Finance

Rathi repeats a strong message from Business Plan 2021/22 that the FCA wants to transform again. The FCA continues to recognize the impact of the pandemic, Brexit, technology and the search for a greener eco...

Bechtel and ENKA obtain loan guaranteed by UK Export Finance for project in Serbia

Iva Taylor

October 26, 2021

UK Finance

Bechtel ENKA UK Limited, a joint venture between Bechtel and ENKA, has reached its first export deal with UKEF to secure a secured loan of 430 million euros (around £ 363 million) for the construc...

UK budget for £ 3bn in new education funding

Iva Taylor

October 23, 2021

UK Finance

British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak meets with US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen (not pictured), in London, Britain June 3, 2021. REUTERS / Hannah McKay / File PhotoLONDON, October 23 (Reuters) - ...

Unilever warns of even higher inflation next year

Iva Taylor

October 21, 2021

UK Finance

Underlying Q3 sales growth of 2.5% vs. forecast up 2.2%Keeps operating margin forecast for the full year roughly stableDecrease in volumes in the third quarter mainly due to bottlenecks in Southeast AsiaUnilev...

UK must provide temporary ‘safety valve’ for further EU immigration

Iva Taylor

October 19, 2021

UK Finance

By William SchombergLONDON (Reuters) - Britain is expected to temporarily allow more young people in the European Union to re-enter its labor markets to address the staff shortage faced by many companies, a pr...

Latest Updates: Supply Chain Problems Lead to Largest Drop in US Factories’ Production in 7 Months

Iva Taylor

October 18, 2021

UK Finance

House prices in small towns in Britain have increased at a rate almost three times greater during the pandemic than in the previous decade, as restrictions from Covid-19 prompted buyers to show a greater prope...

Brussels hosts a delicate international debate

Iva Taylor

October 17, 2021

UK Finance

This article is an on-site version of our The Week Ahead newsletter. Sign up here to receive the newsletter directly to your inbox every SundayHello and welcome to the working week.Joining an internati...

Courier boss says UK Christmas shopping started early

Iva Taylor

October 16, 2021

UK Finance

Christmas shopping has started early in the UK, according to the boss of courier company Yodel, who is rushing to hire additional drivers for the festive peak.Managing Director Mike Hancox said buyers a...

Brexit has deepened UK supply chain crisis

Iva Taylor

October 15, 2021

UK Finance

French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire wants more investment in localized supply chainsFrench Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire told the BBC that exiting the single market after Brexit had worsened the supply ch...

Brussels “braces for the worst” from UK after making changes to NI protocol

Iva Taylor

October 13, 2021

UK Finance

Belfast Harbor (Liam McBurney / PA) (PA Wire)Brussels is "preparing for the worst" while awaiting the UK's response to a series of measures it has proposed to reduce trade bureaucracy across the Irish Sea.The ...

Latest updates: U.S. workers quit their jobs at record pace in August

Iva Taylor

October 12, 2021

UK Finance

The return to schools and offices boosted social spending in the UK in September, according to card transaction data which provides the strongest signs of normalization in spending habits since the start of th...

Latest News: Trio Wins Nobel Prize in Economics for Experiments Based on Random Events

Iva Taylor

October 11, 2021

UK Finance

Chinese tech stocks pushed the Hong Kong stock index to its highest level in nearly a month, supported by the conclusion last week of an antitrust probe into food delivery group Meituan with a lower penalty pr...

Green energy springs from abandoned coal mine in UK

Iva Taylor

October 10, 2021

UK Finance

The Dawdon coal mine in north-east England was abandoned three decades ago, but it is coming back to life as the unlikely setting for a green energy revolution.The carbon-intensive coal mine, near the town of ...

Latest news: US oil exceeds $ 80 a barrel for the first time since 2014

Iva Taylor

October 8, 2021

UK Finance

UK government aims to ease testing requirements for international travelers coming to England ahead of the mid-term school break, which will boost the travel industry in shock from the spread of Covid-19, the ...

TikTok Shopping Really Happens in UK, New Research Finds

Iva Taylor

October 7, 2021

UK Finance

LONDON - Amazon faces some competition: A new study from digital marketing agency Croud says nearly 10% of UK shoppers have used TikTok for their online purchases.The report, “The State of Fa...

Lose less than £ 500 to fraud, poll finds 32% financial hardship

Iva Taylor

October 6, 2021

UK Finance

Around one in three people (32%) would struggle to feed themselves and their family if they lost less than £ 500 to fraud, according to a survey.This figure rises to 50% of people for a fraud loss...

Complaints About Online Fundraising Rise 250% During Covid Pandemic | Personal Finances | Finance

Iva Taylor

October 6, 2021

UK Finance

A new report from the Fundraising Regulator has found that online fundraising has received more complaints than any other method of fundraising during the Covid pandemic. Online fundraising includes social me...

Wage inflation in the UK: a sign of adjustment or a symptom of misfortune?

Iva Taylor

October 5, 2021

UK Finance

Boris Johnson is often accused of playing quickly and freely with the facts. But when the British Prime Minister told the BBC on Sunday that wages were finally rising, he was telling the truth.While of...

Time Finance accredited as a living wage employer

Iva Taylor

October 5, 2021

UK Finance

Time Finance has now been accredited as a living wage employer; a commitment that supports fair compensation for a hard day's work. The Living Wage will see every Time Finance employee and entrepreneu...

Analysis: World Bank and IMF suffer long-term damage after data rigging scandal

Iva Taylor

October 4, 2021

UK Finance

WASHINGTON, Oct.4 (Reuters) - Whether or not IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva is to blame for changes to World Bank data in 2017 that benefited China, the scandal has tarnished the research reputation of two ins...

Czech central bank chief defends rate hike criticized by finance minister

Iva Taylor

October 3, 2021

UK Finance

PRAGUE (Reuters) - Czech central bank governor Jiri Rusnok on Sunday defended the bank's 75 basis point interest rate hike after the surprise move was criticized by Finance Minister Alena Schillerova ahead of ...

UK to build £ 5bn digital warfare center to launch ‘offensive’ cyber attacks

Iva Taylor

October 2, 2021

UK Finance

The government will build a new digital warfare center capable of launching “offensive” cyber attacks against hostile powers such as Russia, Defense Secretary Ben Wallace sa...

Scammers are getting ‘more sophisticated’ – how to spot an Internet scam | Personal Finances | Finance

Iva Taylor

October 2, 2021

UK Finance

It appears there are more scams to watch out for than ever before, as criminals have sought to profit from the COVID-19 pandemic and capitalize on the confusion it has caused. A leading online security expert...

Rochdale News | News headlines | MP Tony Lloyd calls on Bank of England to step up green investments and regulate fossil finance

Iva Taylor

October 1, 2021

UK Finance

Date published: 01 October 2021 MP Tony Lloyd A ...

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy Sentenced to One Year in Prison for Illegal Campaign Funding

Iva Taylor

September 30, 2021

UK Finance

Nicolas Sarkozy, the former French president, was sentenced to one year in prison after being found guilty of illegal campaign financing in the 2012 elections.But a judge said the 66-year-old, who served from ...

G7 finance ministers make progress on tax deal, UK says

Iva Taylor

September 30, 2021

UK Finance

British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak arrives at The Sun's Who Cares Wins Awards in London, Britain September 14, 2021. REUTERS / May James LONDON, Sept. 29 (Reuters) - Group of Seven finance ministe...

Upcoming Stocks Hit All-Time High, Boost Profit Forecast

Iva Taylor

September 29, 2021

UK Finance

The fashion retailer, seen as an indicator of Britain's main street, has revealed a boom in commerce after COVID-19 lockdown restrictions were eased. Photo: Mike Kemp / In pictures via Getty ImagesNext (NXT.L...

England’s abandonment of Pakistan tour caused financial loss and disappointment: Qureshi says UK – Pakistan

Iva Taylor

September 28, 2021

UK Finance

Published on September 29, 2021 4:57 a.m. FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi met British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Elizabeth Truss on Tuesday. ...

UK Property Finance closes £ 2.25million bridge loan

Iva Taylor

September 28, 2021

UK Finance

One of the UK's leading property finance specialists has announced the successful completion of an ambitious £ 2.25million bridging loan. The UK Property Finance team worked with Hope Capital to ...

What EU anti-money laundering initiatives mean for the UK financial sector

Iva Taylor

September 27, 2021

UK Finance

By Kerstin Wilhelm and Clare McMullen (September 27, 2021, 5:13 p.m. EDT) - On July 20, the European Commission released a package of legislative initiatives to combat money laundering and terrorist fin...

MP denounces Barclays Bank for misleading customers about branch closure | Personal Finances | Finance

Iva Taylor

September 26, 2021

UK Finance

The plan to close a Barclays bank in Mitcham sparked an uproar among local residents as well as the local MP. Siobhain McDonagh, the local Labor MP for Mitcham and Morden told BBC Politics London this morning ...

Get 1% cashback and 5% on your savings! There is a catch, however | Personal Finances | Finance

Iva Taylor

September 26, 2021

UK Finance

JP Morgan owns the largest consumer bank in the United States used by over 60 million households and wants to be a big hit here as well. Its Chase checking account is now launching in the UK and is packed wit...

UK nursing homes face funding crunch as banks refuse loans | Social Protection

Iva Taylor

September 25, 2021

UK Finance

Care homes face a credit crunch as banks refuse to lend money or provide new services for fear the care sector will collapse, senior care officials have warned.A survey of healthcare providers in Hampshire fou...