UK Borrowing Costs Surge to 25-Year High, Threatening Fiscal Rules
The yield on 30-year gilts hit a 25-year high of 5.25 percent yesterday, increasing government borrowing costs and potentially forcing Chancellor Rachel Reeves to break her fiscal rules following her October budget that included £40 billion in tax hikes and increased spending and borrowing.
UK Borrowing Costs Surge to 25-Year High, Threatening Fiscal Rules
The yield on 30-year gilts hit a 25-year high of 5.25 percent yesterday, increasing government borrowing costs and potentially forcing Chancellor Rachel Reeves to break her fiscal rules following her October budget that included £40 billion in tax hikes and increased spending and borrowing.
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UK Bond Yields Hit 25-Year Highs, Raising Concerns
UK government bond yields have surged to 25-year highs, impacting Chancellor Rachel Reeves' fiscal plans and reflecting investor concerns about the UK economy, though the situation is less severe than the 2022 mini-budget crisis.
UK Bond Yields Hit 25-Year Highs, Raising Concerns
UK government bond yields have surged to 25-year highs, impacting Chancellor Rachel Reeves' fiscal plans and reflecting investor concerns about the UK economy, though the situation is less severe than the 2022 mini-budget crisis.
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UK Considers Lifting Ban on Animal Remains in Feed Amidst BSE Concerns
The UK government is considering lifting a 2001 ban on using processed animal protein in chicken and pig feed to aid British farmers facing competition from the EU where such practice is allowed, despite concerns about animal and human health risks and ethical issues with insect-derived protein.
UK Considers Lifting Ban on Animal Remains in Feed Amidst BSE Concerns
The UK government is considering lifting a 2001 ban on using processed animal protein in chicken and pig feed to aid British farmers facing competition from the EU where such practice is allowed, despite concerns about animal and human health risks and ethical issues with insect-derived protein.
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UK Borrowing Costs Hit 27-Year High Amid Inflation and Slow Growth
The yield on UK 30-year government bonds reached 5.22% on Tuesday, the highest level since 1998, due to investor concerns about slow growth, high inflation, and the government's £300 billion bond sale plan this year. This comes as the UK economy shrank for a second month in October.
UK Borrowing Costs Hit 27-Year High Amid Inflation and Slow Growth
The yield on UK 30-year government bonds reached 5.22% on Tuesday, the highest level since 1998, due to investor concerns about slow growth, high inflation, and the government's £300 billion bond sale plan this year. This comes as the UK economy shrank for a second month in October.
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UK Borrowing Costs Hit 25-Year High
UK long-term borrowing costs hit a 25-year high of 5.25% on Tuesday, exceeding even the 2022 mini-budget levels, due to investor concerns about stagflation and the Bank of England's ability to cut interest rates, posing a challenge to the government's fiscal plans.
UK Borrowing Costs Hit 25-Year High
UK long-term borrowing costs hit a 25-year high of 5.25% on Tuesday, exceeding even the 2022 mini-budget levels, due to investor concerns about stagflation and the Bank of England's ability to cut interest rates, posing a challenge to the government's fiscal plans.
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UK Faces Widening Regional Skills Gap, Hampering Economic Growth
A report by the Learning and Work Institute highlights a growing skills gap in the UK, with London attracting highly skilled workers, widening the disparity between high- and low-skilled areas and potentially hindering economic growth; closing the gap would necessitate over 4 million additional high...
UK Faces Widening Regional Skills Gap, Hampering Economic Growth
A report by the Learning and Work Institute highlights a growing skills gap in the UK, with London attracting highly skilled workers, widening the disparity between high- and low-skilled areas and potentially hindering economic growth; closing the gap would necessitate over 4 million additional high...
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Optimal Booking Dates for 2025 Holiday Rentals Revealed
Vrbo recommends booking 2025 holiday rentals by January 20th for Easter, February 17th for international summer trips, and March 24th for UK summer staycations, citing significantly reduced availability after these dates.
Optimal Booking Dates for 2025 Holiday Rentals Revealed
Vrbo recommends booking 2025 holiday rentals by January 20th for Easter, February 17th for international summer trips, and March 24th for UK summer staycations, citing significantly reduced availability after these dates.
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UK Recorded Music Revenue Hits 20-Year High Despite Inflation
UK recorded music revenue reached £2,389 million in 2024, exceeding the 2001 peak of £2,221 million (though £4,080 million when adjusted for inflation), with streaming dominating at 85% of the market.
UK Recorded Music Revenue Hits 20-Year High Despite Inflation
UK recorded music revenue reached £2,389 million in 2024, exceeding the 2001 peak of £2,221 million (though £4,080 million when adjusted for inflation), with streaming dominating at 85% of the market.
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Rolls-Royce invests £300m to expand Goodwood factory
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars will invest £300 million in its Goodwood factory to meet growing demand for bespoke vehicles, including its first electric vehicle, the Spectre, after recording its third-highest annual sales in 2024, selling 5,712 cars.
Rolls-Royce invests £300m to expand Goodwood factory
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars will invest £300 million in its Goodwood factory to meet growing demand for bespoke vehicles, including its first electric vehicle, the Spectre, after recording its third-highest annual sales in 2024, selling 5,712 cars.
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Next to Hike Prices After Labour's Tax Increase
Next plans a 1% price hike due to £67 million increased wage costs from Labour's tax policies, impacting sales and potentially UK growth, despite a better-than-expected fourth-quarter performance.
Next to Hike Prices After Labour's Tax Increase
Next plans a 1% price hike due to £67 million increased wage costs from Labour's tax policies, impacting sales and potentially UK growth, despite a better-than-expected fourth-quarter performance.
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Next Price Hike Exacerbates UK Cost of Living Crisis
Next announced a 1% price increase due to a £67 million rise in wage bills from increased employer National Insurance contributions, adding to the rising cost pressures on UK households and businesses, including energy, water, and council tax increases totaling £270 from April.
Next Price Hike Exacerbates UK Cost of Living Crisis
Next announced a 1% price increase due to a £67 million rise in wage bills from increased employer National Insurance contributions, adding to the rising cost pressures on UK households and businesses, including energy, water, and council tax increases totaling £270 from April.
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Mixed European Markets: UK Confidence Plummets Amidst Tax Hike
European stock markets showed mixed results Monday, with the UK's FTSE 100 dipping 0.1% amidst plummeting business confidence due to a tax increase, while others like France's CAC 40 and Germany's DAX rose. Volkswagen and Xpeng expanded their EV charging partnership in China, and Bitcoin and Ether s...
Mixed European Markets: UK Confidence Plummets Amidst Tax Hike
European stock markets showed mixed results Monday, with the UK's FTSE 100 dipping 0.1% amidst plummeting business confidence due to a tax increase, while others like France's CAC 40 and Germany's DAX rose. Volkswagen and Xpeng expanded their EV charging partnership in China, and Bitcoin and Ether s...
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