The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 4%, their lowest level in more than two years, following a split vote among policymakers that reflects deep uncertainty over the UK’s economic outlook. In a historic two-round vote, the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 5-4 in favour of aContinue Reading
The UK government is moving to ban non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) that prevent employees from speaking out about alleged workplace harassment or discrimination, under newly published amendments to the Employment Rights Bill (ERB). The change, announced on 7 July 2025, means that any clause in a contract or settlement agreement thatContinue Reading
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Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email A deficiency of the metal lithium in the body could be a key factor contributing to the development of dementia inContinue Reading
Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email The first migrants who arrived in the UK after crossing the English Channel have been detained under the new “one in,Continue Reading
A pre-season friendly between Como and Real Betis descended into pandemonium as a mass brawl erupted, involving several former Premier League stars. The fracas broke out just before half-time, resulting in both teams having a player sent off. Italian side Como’s Maximo Perrone, formerly of Manchester City, was given hisContinue Reading
Interest rates decision: All the key details – PINNED POST OK here’s what you need to know in a flashcard: Who votes: The nine MPC members of the Bank of England What’s predicted: A 25 basis points cut, which means 0.25 percentage points off the current interest rate of 4.25Continue Reading
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent email Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter One of Strictly Come Dancing‘s best-loved regular professionals, Gorka Marquez, will not be partnered with a celebrity in theContinue Reading
UK construction activity declined at its sharpest rate since the early months of the Covid pandemic in July, driven by a collapse in housebuilding, according to new data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The latest UK construction purchasing managers’ index (PMI) fell to 44.3 in July from 48.8 in JuneContinue Reading
