Economy

Pressure is building on households in Britain. The cost of living crisis looms large and low interest rates mean that the value of our money is falling fast. The central bank raised interest rates from 0.75pc to 1pc in April 2022 to combat…
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Mortgage lenders have been squeezed by rising rates and falling volumes. Investors should be paying attention to when they push back. Home-lending rates in mid-May hit their highest level since 2009 on…
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An internal staff memo from the desk of Greg Peters, co-chief investment officer of the $890bn asset manager PGIM Fixed Income, reaches our inbox. It makes some timely points so we’re sharing the highlights. Peters has been around…
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Many drivers in the UK will struggle to transition to electric cars due to a lack of off-road parking, as a new study reveals that the West Midlands will face the steepest uphill battle.Currently, only one per cent of cars on the road are…
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Surging prices on food are pushing many Canadians to have a closer look at their grocery bills, with some reconsidering whether the sticker price of meal kits are worth the time saved in the kitchen. For our Sticker Shock series on…
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Eight companies are to blame for nearly half the stock market’s decline this year—and the pain doesn’t end there. Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp. , Amazon.…
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I had a dream holiday to the Maldives booked for January this year. Unfortunately it had to be cancelled at the last minute, as my partner tested positive for Covid two days before we were due to fly.Luckily we had travel insurance, so we…
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Will a furniture retailer pay if your home is damaged during delivery? Why you should check and what three big names stores sayWill the company delivering your item of furniture pay for any damage?Always check in advance and…
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You may not be familiar with her name, but Joa Studholme is the person responsible for many of the colours in posh living rooms and kitchens throughout Britain.Mrs Studholme is the colour curator for Farrow & Ball, a job title that…
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The number of Britons buying accident, sickness and unemployment insurance has skyrocketed in recent months, as workers look to protect their income against illnesses and job losses. Concerns over the economy and the aftermath of the Covid…
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