EconomyRishi Sunak’s economic plan has been vindicatedNovember 21, 2023209There are many myths about Margaret Thatcher and I am often amazed by the number of times her memory is...
FinanceEU gives France an ‘F’ grade on spending plans – POLITICONovember 21, 2023282These reports cards, and the resumption of the Stability and Growth Pact rules in general, come at a critical time...
BankingBrexit has boosted UK wages, say economistNovember 19, 2023148Leave campaigners repeatedly argued during the referendum campaign that quitting the EU would drive up pay in Britain.A letter signed...
InvestingIs now the time to invest in luxury assets? Cost of used Rolexes have fallen to two-year lows while polished diamonds have dropped 20% – but experts urge caution against scooping up goods while they’re cheapNovember 19, 2023216The pandemic-era luxury boom appears to be coming to an end - with the price of high-end investments like Rolex...
FundsJeremy Hunt to lean on savers to plug gap in public financesNovember 18, 2023185Jeremy Hunt will rely more on savers this year to plug a gaping hole in the public finances as he...
FinanceFinance ministers dash for a deal as EU spending rules reform goes to the wire – POLITICONovember 16, 2023411PARIS ― An intense round of shuttle diplomacy starts Friday as finance ministers rush across Europe putting finishing touches to...
BankingMortgage rates cut to less than 5pc at ‘big six’ banksNovember 16, 2023209The average two-year fixed rate deal is now 6.19pc and the average five-year deal is 5.79pc, according to the data...
BankingEuropean Commission lowers growth outlook and says economy has lost momentum during a difficult yearNovember 15, 2023162The European Union’s executive commission has lowered its growth forecast for this year and next, saying the economy “has lost...
EconomyEconomy has lost momentum during a tough year, EU commission says and warns of risk from MideastNovember 15, 2023417FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Union’s executive commission lowered growth its expectations for this year and next, saying the...
MortgagesMortgage price war ramps up as Rishi Sunak prepares to claim inflation victoryNovember 14, 2023141Halifax, which is part of Lloyds Banking Group, Britain’s biggest lender, said it was cutting its mortgage rates by up...