Mortgage warning as Bank of England hikes interest rates AGAIN
MILLIONS of homeowners could face higher mortgage repayments as the Bank of England hikes interest rates again. The rate has…
Inflation takes surprise leap to 10.4% with food and booze costs to blame
The rate of inflation has taken a surprise leap, driven by a rising cost of alcoholic drinks in pubs and…
UK inflation rate unexpectedly rises to 10.4% – what it means for your money
THE UK’s rate of inflation has risen to 10.4% in February, in another blow to households The rate is up…
Rise in state pension age put on hold – report
Plans to bring forward a planned rise in the state pension age have been put on hold amid fears of…
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s pensions shake-up receives support from MPs
MPs have supported a pensions shake-up that Rishi Sunak claims will help reduce NHS waiting lists. The Prime Minister argued…
Calm returns to global markets as banking crisis fears soothed
Bank shares rebounded and some confidence in the sector has been restored after the US Treasury secretary said the country’s…
Energy bills support drives UK public borrowing to record February high
“Substantial” government spending on energy bills support has sent public borrowing to an all-time February record, according to official figures.…
Outlook for government finances ‘still pretty grim’, economists warn MPs
The outlook for the Government’s finances is “still pretty grim” despite improved forecasts from the UK fiscal watchdog, economists have…
Marketmind: And breathe – edgy market calm returns
A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan No news appears to be good…