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Liz Truss warns Britain now faces a 'doom-loop' on the second anniversary of her notorious mini-Budget

Former Prime Minister Liz Truss has doubled down on her claim that Britain would be in “far better shape” if her notorious mini-Budget had not been undermined by the “economic establishment” on the second anniversary of the tumultuous Commons statement that led to her ejection from office.

Evening Standard

Peter Jay, journalist and diplomat, dies aged 87

Tributes paid to one of the UK’s foremost economics commentators who was also ambassador to Washington

The Guardian - UK

Rachel Reeves to hike taxes by up to £16 billion in October Budget, warn economists

They believe the Chancellor may raise inheritance, pension and capital gain taxes

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Rachel Reeves urged to reverse winter fuel cut amid £10 billion Budget boost

RACHEL Reeves is coming under pressure to reverse a cut to the Winter Fuel Payment after being handed a £10 billion Budget boost by the Bank of…

The National (Scotland)

Martinique grapples with major cost of living crisis

People in Martinique are protesting the cost of living. That's because food products on the island cost up to 42 percent more than in mainland France. Sri Lankans are gearing up for a presidential election – and this year, the economy will be at the top of voters' minds. The…

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OPINION - The one metric where the UK economy beats the US

Money versus job satisfaction. It is the perennial professional quandary, but there may in fact be one exception: central banking. Jerome Powell, chair of the US Federal Reserve, earns $190,000 per year for the privilege of overseeing the greatest economy the world has ever seen. I'm not saying the job…

Evening Standard

Bank Of England Freezes Rate After Jumbo US Cut

The Bank of England on Thursday kept its key interest rate at 5.0 percent, deciding against consecutive cuts one day after a bumper reduction from the US Federal Reserve.

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Why is the Bank of England being cautious in delaying rate cuts?

While the UK is far from overheating, the MPC still sees inflationary dynamics within the economy

The Guardian - UK

‘Unsettling’ time for some households as base rate left on pause

Some homeowners will still face a jump in their repayments when they come to remortgage, while savers may need to grab the top rates while they can.

The Independent UK

Bank Of England Expected To Keep Interest Rates Unchanged

Bank of England likely to maintain interest rates amid UK inflation concerns. US Federal Reserve cuts rates.

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Bank of England widely expected to hold interest rates despite big US Fed cut

The Bank of England is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged later Thursday despite a big cut from the U.S. Federal Reserve, its first since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic more than four years ago

The Independent UK

Bank of England governor ‘optimistic’ that interest rates can be cut, after ‘no change’ decision today – as it happened

Cautious Bank of England governor says “we need to be careful not to cut too fast or by too much”, after leaving borrowing costs unchanged in 8-1 vote

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s an astonishingly fragile time’: Robert Peston on inequality, identity politics and how to heal Britain

ITV’s political editor has helped explain our national crises, from the 2008 financial crash onwards. Could he also help solve them?

The Guardian - UK

The Federal Reserve is about to cut rates … but by how much?

The move is widely expected – but will still be studied closely as dark clouds loom on the US horizon

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After Labour’s dour start, there’s still hope for sunshine from Starmer and Reeves

The big bet is that cuts in interest rates boost growth. In the meantime, small but meaningful gestures could help soothe the public mood, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

Evening Standard

Average two year mortgage rate falls below 5.5% for first time since June 2023

Major lenders are scrambling to generate business with increasingly competitive deals

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England waters down plans to impose tougher capital rules on UK banks

Chancellor says revision of how much lenders must set aside to cope with future crises will bolster growth

The Independent UK

House prices rising for first time in two years, survey suggests

After the Bank of England cut the base rate in August, professionals are finally seeing growth in house prices

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Telegram to shake-up features; markets slide after US job creation misses forecasts – as it happened

Telegram boss Pavel Durov announces a new approach towards moderating content and will remove some features that had been abused for illegal activity.

The Guardian - UK

I believed Starmer and Reeves were too smart to repeat austerity. It appears I was wrong

New governments usually come into power offering hope and a break with the past. This one is squandering the opportunity for a fresh start, says David Blanchflower

The Guardian - UK

Demand for government debt shows UK still a haven for investors

UK bonds 10 times oversubscribed in auction considered first big test of Labour’s reputation with foreign investors

The Independent UK

The Fed welcomes a 'soft landing' even if many Americans don't feel like cheering

When Jerome Powell delivered a high-profile speech last month, the Federal Reserve chair came the closest he ever had to declaring that the inflation surge that gripped the nation for three painful years was now essentially defeated

The Independent UK

Mortgage approvals for house purchase jump to highest levels since mini-budget

The Bank of England recorded 62,000 approvals in July – the highest total since September 2022.

The Guardian - UK

Race for UK banks to repay £100bn in Covid loans could help savers

Lenders may look to attract more deposits from savers to raise funds to repay Bank of England pandemic-era loans

Evening Standard

Here's how the Bank of England must handle rising inflation

City Voices: The MPC should be more worried about inflation falling below target

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