Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves has said some of Labour’s reforms were shaped by issues raised at a “smoked salmon and scrambled eggs breakfast” as she told business chiefs she hoped their fingerprints could be seen all over the party’s manifesto. Labour has sought to push its business and economic credentialsContinue Reading
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The boss of packaging giant DS Smith has insisted the group is pressing ahead with its £5.8 billion sale to a US rival as speculation grows that the deal may be in jeopardy. DS Smith – which counts customers including Amazon and consumer goods group Unilever – agreed an all-shareContinue Reading
In the realm of digital entertainment, few experiences match the thrill and excitement of online slot games. These virtual counterparts to the traditional slot machines found in casinos have surged in popularity, offering a diverse array of themes, gameplay mechanics, and potential rewards. Whether you’re a seasoned gambler or aContinue Reading
The Conservatives have said Labour not matching their commitments on housing will amount to a “first-time buyer tax” for those trying to get on the property ladder. In their manifesto the Tories promise to deliver 1.6 million homes and permanently abolish stamp duty for homes up to £425,000 for first-timeContinue Reading
The FTSE 100 nudged up on Wednesday after data showed that inflation has returned to the Government’s official target for the first time since July 2021. The blue-chip index rose 14 points to 8,205, a 0.2% rise. Wednesday’s gains came after official figures on consumer price inflation (CPI) showed theContinue Reading
Borrowers hoping for some relief from higher costs are likely to be disappointed by expectations that UK interest rates will not be cut on Thursday, despite inflation returning to target. Most economists are expecting policymakers to hold UK interest rates at 5.25% when the central bank announces its latest decision.Continue Reading
Wimbledon is facing mounting pressure to end its sponsorship deal with Barclays over the bank’s support for fossil fuel projects. Several campaign groups have criticised the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) for its choice of banking partner for the Championships, which will take place from July 1 to 14.Continue Reading
Rishi Sunak has declared “we’ve got there” after inflation returned to the 2% target for the first time in nearly three years, but experts cautioned a summer interest rate cut was not a done deal. In a symbolic moment for the UK economy after a painful cost-of-living crisis, official figuresContinue Reading
The Prime Minister has hailed inflation falling back to target as “great news” as official figures showed a return to 2% for the first time in almost three years. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation fell to 2% in May, down from 2.3% inContinue Reading
