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
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
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
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You don’t need another lecture on why relying on a single revenue stream is risky; the last five years have given every UK entrepreneur a front-row seat to inflation spikes, supply-chain crunches and currency swings. The real puzzle is how to create meaningful additional income without sabotaging the day-to-day runningContinue Reading
Homeowners in the UK are changing how they heat their homes. Fire logs for wood burners are now a key part of making homes warm and cozy. This shift is driven by a need for sustainable and effective heating options. With rising energy costs, people are looking for better waysContinue Reading
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For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The FTSE 100 closed higher on Wednesday ahead of an expected interest rate reduction byContinue Reading
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