BBC Politics
Bank of England Expected to Do Nothing Again, Because Why Not
Bank of England likely to hold interest rates at 3.75%, citing global uncertainty and the Iran war, while mortgage rates climb and savers get a rare win.
2026-07-30
BBC Politics
2026-05-26
BBC Business
BP Shows Its Chairman the Door After Concerns Over 'Bullying' and 'Overbearing' Vibes
BP ejects chairman Albert Manifold after less than a year for 'bullying' and 'overbearing' behavior, while profits double thanks to war.
2026-05-23
BBC Business
UK Borrows More in April Than Any Month Since Covid, Because Nothing Says Recovery Like Record Debt
UK borrows £24.3bn in April, retail sales tank, and debt interest hits a record high - because why not start the fiscal year with a bang?
2026-05-06
The Guardian
JD Wetherspoon Issues Third Profit Warning This Year, Blames 'Having a Business'
JD Wetherspoon issues its third profit warning this year as rising costs, taxes, and geopolitical chaos conspire to make running a pub feel like a contact sport.
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