The Guardian
Marmite Maker Warns: Get Ready to Pay More for Your Love-It-or-Hate-It Spread
Unilever warns of more price hikes as it tries to recoup costs, because your Marmite toast is about to get a lot more expensive.
2026-07-28
The Guardian
2026-07-19
The Guardian
Bank of England Finally Realizes Coal Bonds Might Not Be Great Collateral
Bank of England bans coal bonds as collateral, giving climate activists a reason to smile - but details on haircuts and exclusions leave room for more.
2026-07-09
BBC Business
Bank of England Economist Suggests Interest Rate Hikes, Takes Break to Admire Shiny Gold
Bank of England's Huw Pill says interest rates may need to rise this year, blames bad luck and over-optimism, and confirms gold is shiny.
2026-06-30
BBC Business
UK Housing Market Stares at Unsold Homes, Blames Mortgage Rates and Iranian Missiles
UK housing market: unsold homes pile up as mortgage rates spike - thanks, Iran - and buyers play hard to get. Sellers, maybe reconsider that asking price.
The Good Times
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