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Rachel Reeves is hoping deregulation will save the economy. We know how that ends

The chancellor’s emollient speech to City bosses this week was alarming. There are better ways to revive Britain’s fortunes, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott

The Guardian - UK

Voices: Inflation has delivered a nasty shock – but don’t panic just yet...

COMMENT: The Bank of England can still cut rates at its August meeting, reassures James Moore. So, this blip may prove temporary...

The Independent UK

House price growth accelerating while rental price growth cools

Property values rose by 3.9 per cent on average in the 12 months to May, up from 3.6 per cent annual growth in April, according to ONS figures

Evening Standard

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Annual house price inflation accelerating but rental price growth cooling – ONS

Property values rose by 3.9% on average in the 12 months to May, up from 3.6% annual growth in April, according to ONS figures.

The Independent UK

Inflation hits 18-month high as food prices climb

UK inflation rose to a near 18-month high in June, with the Consumer Prices Index reaching 3.6 per cent, an unexpected increase from 3.4 per cent in May. The drivers of the increase included food prices rising for the third consecutive month, and a significant rise in air fares. The…

The Independent UK

UK inflation rise makes it clear: the cost of living crisis has not gone away

Analysts say pressure will be on Bank to keep interest rates higher for longer, as consumers’ mood stays gloomy

The Guardian - UK

Households face new squeeze as June inflation unexpectedly jumps to 3.6%

The “grim” jump in inflation to an 18 month high is not expected to prevent an interest rate cut next month

Evening Standard

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Diageo CEO Debra Crew steps down; UK inflation rises to 18-month high of 3.6% – as it happened

Crew leaves after investor disquiet over company’s lacklustre performance; UK food prices rise most since February 2024 but economists still expect August rate cut

The Guardian - UK

Tread carefully with reform of bank ringfencing, chancellor

Ditching the regulation in its entirety risks another financial crisis. Stamp duty on shares remains the background drag

The Guardian - UK

England’s redesigned banknotes will reveal how the country sees itself

The Bank of England has announced a redesign of its banknotes and invited the public to suggest new themes that might feature on them. Victoria Cleland, the Bank of England’s chief cashier, said this was as “a symbolic representation of our collective national identity and an opportunity to celebrate the…

The Conversation

Bank of England to ease rules for smaller and mid-sized banks

The Bank also said it will push ahead with the majority of new capital rules at the start of 2027 but will delay part of the proposals.

Evening Standard

To hoard or not to hoard? UK consumers on the pros and cons of cash

Events such as the Iberian power blackout have led some to go back to physical money, but others are not convinced

The Guardian - UK

FTSE 100 thrives but tariff threat hurts Europe

US President Donald Trump on Saturday said major trading partners Mexico and the EU would face a 30% tariff starting next month.

Evening Standard

Voices: If interest rates fall, could the 3 per cent mortgage make a comeback?

COMMENT : The governor of the Bank of England has hinted at a cut in rates thanks to the government’s decision to tax jobs. James Moore shares the welcome news that mortgages will get cheaper – but adds a note of caution

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Evening Standard

Reeves says protections remain for ‘working people’ amid wealth tax speculation

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the manifesto commitment not to increase income tax, national insurance and VAT still stood.

Evening Standard

Tax rises: Freeze on income tax thresholds for millions left on table by Treasury minister Darren Jones

The Government has promised not to raise the ‘headline rate’ of income tax but has left open the possibility of freezing the thresholds for paying the levy

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live 14 July: Index outperforms, CityFibre £2.3bn funding boost

AstraZeneca and Glencore shares today kept the FTSE 100 index in positive territory during a session of outperformance versus European peers.

Evening Standard

Bank of England could cut base rate if jobs market continues to slow – Bailey

Businesses are ‘adjusting employment’ as a result of Rachel Reeves’ decision to raise national insurance contributions for firms, the governor said.

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The Independent UK

Bank of England could make cuts to interest rates if jobs market slows down, Bailey says

Businesses are ‘adjusting employment’ as a result of Rachel Reeves’ decision to raise national insurance contributions for firms, governor says

The Independent UK

Bank of England will monitor cash acceptance on ongoing basis

Dame Meg Hillier, chairwoman of the Treasury Committee, described the development as a ‘positive first step’.

Euronews

UK economy contracts again in May despite government growth push

A modest 0.1% expansion was expected, although tariffs and tax increases continue to hamper growth.

The Independent UK

The Bank of England lending shakeup helping first home buyers

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Evening Standard

Boost for first-time buyers as ‘mortgage lending reins loosened’

One mortgage expert said the Bank of England had made a ‘welcome and pragmatic move’.

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England rolls out looser mortgage rules to help first-time buyers

Move hopes to push lenders to offer more high loan-to-income mortgages and help 36,000 buyers on to housing ladder

The Independent UK

UK workforce exposed if global trade war intensifies, Bank warns

Households and businesses nonetheless remain resilient, and the UK banking system is equipped to support them if conditions worsen.

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