Cut rates six times this year to boost ‘gloomy’ economy, says Bank official
The Bank of England must stand ready to cut interest rates up to six times this year to boost Britain’s flagging economy, ...
UK politics live: Starmer warned markets ‘don’t trust Reeves’ as Farage and Tories unite in Chagos plot
Sir Keir Starmer hit by second ministerial resignation in six months as Tulip Siddiq steps down as anti-corruption minister ...
John O'Groat Journal and Caithness Courier1d
‘Don’t blame the Loch Ness Monster!’ Thurso councillor livid over latest landslip at Scrabster and slams SNP
A Thurso councillor criticises the SNP government for failing to invest in roads after another landslip occurred at Scrabster ...
The National2d
Cambridge spy Blunt feared violence from his KGB controller
Newly-declassified files show notorious double agent refused ‘insane’ order to follow fellow spies Burgess and Maclean to Moscow.
Isle Of Wight Radio3d
Sir Keir Starmer refuses to guarantee Rachel Reeves will still be chancellor at next election
Sir Keir Starmer has refused to guarantee Rachel Reeves will still be chancellor by the next general election.
The National3d
Scotland's own currency is key to developing a wellbeing society
LIKE many in our movement, the Scottish Currency Group (SCG) has been encouraged by recent reports of increasing support ...
Police Scotland5d
Domestic Abuse campaign
Police Scotland support those who wish to become police officers, special constables or police staff by hosting various online and in-person recruitment events throughout the year. Disclosure Scheme ...
You can still buy a £1 note - but don't expect it to cost a quid any more
The Royal Mint is selling a commemorative set including an original £1 banknote and it could be the perfect gift ...
Sterling's fall a problem and solution in UK gilt jolt
The pound is once again taking the heat as UK financial markets wobble - often a sign of stress in a country highly dependent ...
Money blog: Another major UK city introducing tourist tax
The pound is trading at $1.22 this morning – a level last seen in November 2023. Meanwhile, each day the Money blog starts with a regular feature to absorb as you wake up or during your commute - and ...
U.K. Bond Yields Hit Highs Not Seen Since 1998 — 2nd Update
The yield on the 30-year gilt, as U.K. government bonds are called, hit 5.455% earlier Thursday, while the yield on the 10-year gilt rose to 4.921%, the highest level since since 2008. The pound ...