Estimate for worst-case Brexit GDP hit scaled back A worst-case no-deal Brexit would inflict less severe damage on Britain's economy than previously thought because of preparations undertaken since the end of last year, … Business • 05 Sep 19
Steep fall in lending to UK businesses - BoE Lending to UK businesses saw the biggest decline in almost two years in July, the Bank of England has reported. Business • 30 Aug 19
London house prices fall at fastest rate in a decade House prices in London fell at the fastest rate in almost 10 years in May, according to data that also showed consumer price inflation held … Business • 17 Jul 19
UK pay growth strongest since 2008, but jobs boom slow UK wages, excluding bonuses, rose at their fastest pace in nearly 11 years, official data showed today. Business • 16 Jul 19
Sterling plunges to 27 month low against the dollar Sterling has plunged to a 27-month low against the dollar today and hit new six-month lows against the euro. Business • 16 Jul 19
Code-breaker Turing to feature on new £50 note World War II code-breaker Alan Turing has been chosen to feature on Britain's new £50 note, the Bank of England has announced, decades after his … Business • 15 Jul 19
UK banks say business investment slows ahead of Brexit The UK's major banks have seen a growing number of business customers delay decisions on investments and borrowing in recent weeks, as the probability of … Business • 15 Jul 19
Sterling headed for record 10th week of losses The pound edged higher today but was set for a record 10th week of consecutive losses against the euro as weak data and the growing … Business • 12 Jul 19
IMF job? Ask me later, says Bank of England's Carney Bank of England Governor Mark Carney tried to bat away questions about whether he wants to succeed Christine Lagarde as head of the International Monetary … Business • 11 Jul 19
France denies Franco-German deal on Carney for IMF job France is still pushing for a European consensus around a candidate to run the International Monetary Fund, the finance ministry said last night. Business • 10 Jul 19
Bank of England cuts growth forecast, sees Brexit risks The Bank of England cut its growth forecast for the UK economy to zero in the second quarter of 2019 and highlighted risks from global … Business • 20 Jun 19
UK retail sales take a tumble in May - ONS British retail sales sank in May, official data showed today, sounding a downbeat note on the Brexit-facing economy ahead of an interest rate decision from … Business • 20 Jun 19
UK inflation falls to Bank of England target The UK's inflation rate cooled in May and cost pressures in factories fell to a three-year low, according to data that might reassure the Bank … Business • 19 Jun 19
Sterling bounces off five-month low against the euro Sterling pulled away from five-month lows against the euro today after UK wages in the three months to April rose faster than expected. Business • 11 Jun 19
UK pay data beats forecasts, employment growth slows UK wages in the three months to April grew faster than expected and hiring slowed less sharply, as the jobless rate held at its lowest … Business • 11 Jun 19
UK economy slides in April after Brexit plant shutdowns The UK economy contracted sharply in April after the biggest fall in car production since records began, as manufacturers were unable to reverse closures planned … Business • 10 Jun 19
UK inflation rises less than Bank of England expected British inflation rose last month by less than investors and the Bank of England had expected but still hit its highest level this year, pushed … Business • 22 May 19
Metro Bank shares jump after capital hike Metro Bank shares soared today after a vital cash call that was welcomed by regulators at the Bank of England. Business • 17 May 19
Momentum builds for capital checks as Metro struggles Momentum is building for independent checks on the capital buffers of banks, a senior UK accounting executive has said. Business • 13 May 19
UK economy expands on Brexit stockpiling The UK economy grew by 0.5% in the first quarter, boosted by companies stockpiling ahead of Brexit, official data showed today. Business • 10 May 19
Carney tells investors they are too relaxed on rates Bank of England Governor Mark Carney said investors were underestimating how much the bank could raise interest rates even as it kept borrowing costs on … Business • 02 May 19
Lloyds Bank posts robust Q1 profits despite Brexit woes Britain's biggest mortgage lender Lloyds Banking Group today posted robust first quarter profits against a backdrop of cooling house prices and dwindling confidence among its … Business • 02 May 19
Britain starts search for next Bank of England governor Britain's finance minister Philip Hammond began the search for a new governor of the Bank of England today. Business • 24 Apr 19
No Brexit more likely than a disorderly one: economists The chances that Brexit will be cancelled are now greater than the chances Britain will leave the European Union without a deal, according to economists … Business • 18 Apr 19
UK annual inflation stable at 1.9% in March UK annual inflation was unchanged in March, official data showed today, easing the pressure on the Bank of England to hike rates amid ongoing uncertainty … Business • 17 Apr 19
