Labour capital gains hike would probably cost Treasury money, experts warn October 3, 2024 As the budget approaches, speculation is mounting that Chancellor Rachel Reeves is planning to reform CGT to help fill an alleged £22bn blackhole in the public finances.
Bank of England survey suggests progress on inflation might be slowing October 3, 2024 The Bank's own decision maker panel (DMP), which surveys business leaders around the country, showed that wage and price pressures were more stubborn than anticipated last month.
Services inflation falls to lowest level since February 2021, survey suggests October 3, 2024 The survey noted that "competitive pressures continued to limit pricing power," which helped to contain inflationary pressures.
Sterling falls as Bailey suggests Bank could become ‘ more activist’ on rate cuts October 3, 2024 The Governor's comments were seen as slightly more dovish than his previous guidance had implied, prompting markets to anticipate further rate cuts in the months ahead.
City minister battles for UK to issue blockchain gilts October 2, 2024 City minister Tulip Siddiq is pushing for the UK to begin issuing gilts on the blockchain, despite resistance from other areas of the government. ‘Digital gilts’ would be a government bond issued and traded using blockchain technology, and Siddiq has been fighting for the prospect to modernise the UK financial system. “The underlying asset would [...]
Millions set for mortgage payment shock this year October 2, 2024 Mortgagors refinancing over the next year will continue to see a big jump in their monthly repayments.
Bank of England: Markets need to be prepared for ‘severe but plausible stresses’ October 2, 2024 Officials at the Bank said that the “significant but short-lived spike in volatility and falls in equity indices” seen in early August demonstrated the risks facing global markets.
The big unknown which will determine the short-term future of the economy October 1, 2024 Consumption has taken a much bigger hit in the UK since the pandemic than in either the eurozone or the US.
Eurozone inflation falls below target for the first time since mid-2021 October 1, 2024 Annual inflation fell to 1.8 per cent in September, down from 2.2 per cent in August and below the 1.9 per cent expected by economists.
Manufacturing remains in expansion but confidence plummets ahead of budget October 1, 2024 The fall in confidence was the largest since March 2020, just before the Covid lockdown.