UK inflation ticked up to 3.4% in December, remaining stubbornly above the Bank of England's 2% target. While down sharply from 2022 peaks, persistent price pressures and a softening economy present a complex challenge for policymakers as they navigate further interest rate decisions.
The Bank of England has opted to maintain its key interest rate at 3.75%, pausing its recent easing cycle as stronger-than-expected economic growth complicates the battle to bring inflation fully back to target.
A monthly price check across 13 Milwaukee-area stores reveals a mixed bag for shoppers in January, with more outlets seeing decreases than increases, though overall savings remain modest.
Reform UK's election promise to cut council tax by slashing 'wasteful' spending collides with the complex financial realities of local government pensions, with experts warning its proposed solutions may be unworkable or merely defer costs.
As the FTSE 100 wobbles on global economic concerns, income-focused investors are turning to dividend payers for stability. We analyze three UK-listed companies offering compelling yields, weighing their income potential against sustainability and market risks.
Major asset managers including BlackRock, Bridgewater, and Pimco are positioning portfolios for a potential resurgence of inflation, diverging from a broader market consensus that price pressures are under control.
Glaukos shares have rebounded nearly 8% in a month, yet remain down sharply over the past year. A deep dive into the numbers reveals a stark contrast: a discounted cash flow model suggests significant upside, while price-to-sales metrics paint a picture of a richly valued stock. Investors are left weighing the promise of future glaucoma innovation against current market multiples.
Energy giant Drax has secured a decade-long tolling agreement with Fidra Energy for a new 250MW battery storage system in Nottinghamshire, marking a capital-light expansion of its flexible generation portfolio as the UK races to decarbonise.
Germany's inflation rate ticked higher at the start of 2025, driven by rising food costs and persistent service price increases, even as energy prices provided some relief.
In a significant diplomatic development, delegations from the United States, Ukraine, and Russia have agreed to a major prisoner swap, the first in five months, following talks in Abu Dhabi. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff hailed the move as tangible progress, though emphasized the long road ahead to end the war.
Annual current account switches in the UK fell by 11.4% in 2025, marking a second consecutive year of decline. While a strong final quarter provided a boost, the overall trend signals a cooling market, with Nationwide maintaining its dominant position and digital challenger Monzo solidifying its appeal.
The British Film Institute reports a historic high of £2.8 billion spent on feature film production in the UK last year, a 31% surge driven largely by major Hollywood shoots. However, domestic film investment remains a minor share, raising questions about the impact of recent tax incentives.
Ukrainian forces conducted a series of long-range strikes in January targeting infrastructure at a Russian ballistic missile launch site, damaging buildings and a hangar at the Kapustin Yar test range, military officials confirmed.
The FCA and PSR have detailed their strategy to implement the UK's National Payments Vision, targeting enhanced speed, security, and resilience in retail transactions through closer regulatory coordination and infrastructure modernization.
As Russia intensifies winter attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, negotiators from both sides, with U.S. envoys present, continue high-stakes talks seeking a path to end the nearly four-year war, despite a reported surge in civilian casualties.
Eurozone inflation fell to 1.7% in January, slipping below the European Central Bank's 2% target for the first time since late 2024. The surprise drop, driven by plunging energy costs, intensifies the debate on the timing of potential interest rate cuts.
Moscow's lead negotiator Kirill Dmitriev claims substantive progress in talks aimed at ending the Ukraine conflict, while accusing Western powers of attempting to derail the diplomatic process.
In an open letter to the UK creative industry, Paramount CEO David Ellison outlines his vision for a combined Paramount-Warner entity, pledging sustained investment and theatrical support while sharply criticizing Netflix's rival bid as a threat to competition.
Amidst broader market uncertainty, investors are scouring the UK's small-cap sector for potential gems. We examine three companies—Creo Medical, Provexis, and LSL Property Services—each with a market cap below £300 million, assessing their unique opportunities and significant risks.
As the FTSE 100 grapples with headwinds from weak Chinese trade data and falling commodity prices, investors are turning their attention to growth companies where executives and directors hold significant stakes. High insider ownership is often seen as a vote of confidence, aligning leadership interests with shareholders. This analysis spotlights three such UK-listed firms with insider ownership exceeding 12%, examining their growth trajectories and market positioning.
