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Exclusive: Announcement expected as part of series of changes outlined in chancellor’s Mansion House speechThe chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is expected to trigger a review of the auto-enrolment pension scheme next week in a move that could ultimately for…
Experts suspect ‘front loading’ of activity may mask deeper impact of tariffs on the US economy“There has been no change to this date, and there will be no change,” Donald Trump said on his Truth Social platform this week. “All money will be due and pa…
Depressing data comes as Rachel Reeves and her team were daring to hope business confidence was recoveringUK economy shrinks unexpectedly in blow to ReevesBusiness live – latest updatesMay’s unexpected 0.1% decline in GDP will make depressing reading …
Chancellor’s Mansion House speech to cite ‘opportunity’ in attempt to shrug off anaemic economic performanceAnalysis: Fall in UK GDP puts focus back on expectations of tax rises in autumn budgetBusiness live – latest updatesRachel Reeves will attempt t…
Trader confidence that Trump will not act on tariff threats sends London Stock Exchange index to 8,979 pointsBusiness live – latest updatesThe FTSE 100 index of the most valuable companies on the London Stock Exchange has soared to a new record high a…
Move hopes to push lenders to offer more high loan-to-income mortgages and help 36,000 buyers on to housing ladderBusiness live – latest updatesThe Bank of England has rolled out looser mortgage rules that policymakers hope will help 36,000 more first-…
Latest escalation in trade war is expected to push up costs across key parts of US economyBusiness live – latest updatesCopper prices hit a record high in the US after Donald Trump announced he would impose a 50% tariff on the industrial metal, in the …
A marketing campaign is all very well but if the LSE’s fortunes are to turn, the real oomph needs to come from the chancellorLooser bonus rules and tax breaks needed to save London stock market, says CBI A marketing campaign to promote the joys of inve…
Andrew Hauser says it is ‘puzzling’ investors not more concerned by tectonic economic shifts emanating from WashingtonFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor is making urgen…
Office for Budget Responsibility warns national debt on course to hit 270% of GDP by 2070 amid volatilityBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK’s public finances are in a “relatively vulnerable position”, with pensions costs, climate change and volatile …