Rachel Reeves is expected to approve above-inflation pay rises for millions of public sector workers next week, amid concerns over the cost of further industrial action if the Government refuses. The Chancellor is set to respond to the recommendations of independent pay review bodies on Monday, when she will alsoContinue Reading
London markets have ended the week on an optimistic note with the FTSE 100 clawing back earlier losses to reach a fresh one-month high. The UK’s top share index was lifted higher with NatWest shares making significant strides following its half-year earnings update. It closed 99.36 points higher, or 1.21%,Continue Reading
Ted Baker could disappear from British high streets as the struggling fashion chain plans to shut all its stores within weeks. The business behind the fashion brand’s UK shops, No Ordinary Designer Label Limited (NODL), fell into administration in March. It has since shut 15 shops in the UK, resultingContinue Reading
Both Shell and BP will hope to turn a page on recently announced billion-pound hits as they try to steady investors’ nerves. BP especially will be hoping that it can break a more than three-month long losing streak on the stock market. Despite a short-lived rally in June, the company’sContinue Reading
The Bank of England’s next decision on interest rates sits on a “knife-edge”, experts have said, as borrowers wait to see if costs will be cut for the first time since the pandemic. Economists are split over whether the Bank’s policymakers will decide it is the right time to reduceContinue Reading
Drivers are still paying too much for their fuel, with retail margins “significantly” above historic levels, according to the UK competition watchdog. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said that the fuel market is still “failing consumers” a year on from its first report that laid bare the problems inContinue Reading
Petrol stations have come under fire after overcharging UK motorists by a staggering £1.6 billion last year, according to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The regulator’s findings reveal that fuel margins – the difference between the wholesale cost and the pump price – have remained significantly above pre-pandemic levels.Continue Reading
The Labour Government will not “duck difficult decisions” in its budget, Wes Streeting said amid concerns over a black hole in the public finances of around £20 billion. The Health Secretary said “tough choices” were required ahead of an expected update from Chancellor Rachel Reeves on a spending audit sheContinue Reading
In the vast world of online gambling, Slot88 has carved out a prominent niche as a premier destination for slot game enthusiasts. With its user-friendly interface, diverse game selection, and enticing bonuses, Slot88 offers an unparalleled gaming experience for both novice and seasoned players. A User-Centric Experience At the coreContinue Reading
The FTSE 100 finished on a high on Thursday after initially slipping to a three-month low earlier in the day. The blue-chip index rose 33 points to end the day on 8,186, a 0.4% increase. It recouped losses from early trading, after the index fell in the morning with moreContinue Reading
