Bank of England Economist Hints At ‘Significant’ Rate Rise
The Bank of England has hinted it is prepared to ramp up interest rates in response to the recent slump in the value of the pound. Its chief economist said the Bank will have to deliver a “significant monetary policy response” to protect the sterling. Huw Pill said that there had been “significant market consequences”... Read More
IMF Sounds Alarm On UK Tax Cut Plans
The International Monetary Fund has openly criticised the UK government over its plan for tax cuts, warning that the measures are likely to fuel the cost-of-living crisis. In an unusually outspoken statement, the IMF said the proposal would be likely to increase inequality and add to pressures pushing up prices. Markets have already raised alarm... Read More
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Electric Car Charging Costs Nearing Petrol Prices For Some – RAC
The cost of charging an electric car has surged due to the rise in energy prices, prompting fears it will put off drivers from buying them, the RAC said. It said electric car (EV) owners who use “rapid” public charging points were paying almost the same for electricity as they would for petrol per mile.... Read More
Pound Slumps To All-Time Low Against Dollar
The pound has fallen to its lowest level against the US dollar since decimalisation in 1971. In early Asia trade, sterling fell by more than 4% to $1.0327 before regaining some ground to around $1.05. That came after UK Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng unveiled historic tax cuts funded by huge increases in borrowing. The pound has... Read More
EuroMillions Result: UK Ticket-Holder Wins £171M Jackpot
A UK ticket-holder has won Friday’s £171m EuroMillions jackpot, it has been confirmed. If the winner is a single ticket-holder, it would make them richer than Adele or Ozzy Osbourne, according to the Sunday Times Rich List. Only 16 UK players have won a jackpot of more than £100m, with Friday’s prize the UK’s third... Read More
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Kwasi Kwarteng Defends Massive Tax Cuts As Fair For All
Kwasi Kwarteng has said massive tax cuts aimed at boosting economic growth are fair for all despite the highest earners gaining the most. The chancellor scrapped the top rate of income tax as part of the biggest package of tax cuts in 50 years. Labour and some Tory MPs have said it was wrong to... Read More
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New Date Set for 40,000 Workers To Walk Out – Rail Strikes
More than 40,000 workers from Network Rail and 15 train operators will strike again on 8 October, their union says. The RMT said it would be “effectively shutting down the railway network” as part of a long-running dispute over pay, jobs and conditions. It will come just a week after an even bigger strike by... Read More