5+ hour, 28+ min ago  (382+ words) The UK economy is being held back by renewed energy inflation sparked by the Middle East conflict, an influential economic body has said, as it urged the Government to accelerate its pro-growth agenda and tackle regional divides. The Organisation of…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (375+ words) Activity in the UK housebuilding sector fell at the fastest pace so far this year as the wider construction sector remained firmly in contraction, according to new figures. The S&P Global UK construction PMI showed a reading of 38.4 in…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (284+ words) The Governor of the Bank of England has said that allowing inflation to remain above target levels for a period is “appropriate” in the face of uncertainty and weakness in the economy. Andrew Bailey told an audience in Reykjavik, Iceland,…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (293+ words) Oven Pride household goods group McBride has revealed “temporary” price hikes to cover increased costs from the Iran war and warned it was seeing the first signs of supply shortages caused by the conflict. The group, which makes branded and…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (650+ words) Financial changes this spring could save households more than £800 a year - as Brits celebrate the ‘bills boss’ of their home. A study of 2,000 adults found 65 per cent have a designated member of the family who takes charge of the finances,…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (508+ words) UK borrowing costs are set to stay the same as concerns about the impact of the Iran war on inflation put any plans for a cut on ice, economists think. The Bank of England is widely expected to keep interest…...

4+ mon, 1+ hour ago  (499+ words) Soaring energy prices caused by the war in Iran means an interest rate cut next week “makes no sense”, with future reductions also hanging in the balance, economists have said. Economists have changed their opinion on what will happen to…...

4+ mon, 6+ day ago  (730+ words) Mortgage borrowers looking for a new deal will have some “unwelcome news”, a website has warned, as it saw a flurry of lenders reveal hikes to their rates, pushing up average fixed rates for homeowners to choose from. Financial information…...