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The RBA's decision to hit mortgage holders for a fifth time in 2026 will intensify pressure on indebted households, but there were signs that the central bank will at least now wait through summer to gauge the impact of…
His warning comes as the chain's 12,000 employees face uncertainty over their future in the run-up to Christmas. Poundland's future hangs in the balance after the retailer, which is controlled by the US restructuring…
Welcome back to City AM ‘s FTSE 100 liveblog. It’s Tuesday morning and London’s blue-chip index is coming under pressure after the price of oil nudged higher. The price of Brent crude has crept above $106 per barrel…
Despite being present in the UK since 2021, many have still never heard of this South Korean car marque, let alone considered buying one instead of a Mercedes-Benz or BMW. The numbers tell a similar story. Genesis sold…
One of the most notable statistics was that some 26 per cent of couples divorcing had been married for over 20 years. These ‘long marriages’ bring distinct legal and financial challenges. Joint assets, including bank…
As bank leaders stepped up to the podium for third-quarter earnings, the agenda had already been set for them. Barclays opened the reporting run by confirming roughly 5,000 jobs would be cut over the course of the year.…
Politicians respond with numerous measures, such as rent controls. However, these often lead to the opposite of what was intended, as two recent scientific studies show. Konstantin A. Kholodilin of the German Institute…
Its apparent focus is on lots of rather trivial matters whilst major issues are kicked down the road. But the government does have at least one clearly articulated important policy aim, and that is one of devolution.…
There was much to welcome – particularly new support for entrepreneurs – and it was encouraging to hear from the Chancellor that he wants to work to protect family businesses. For too long, policymakers have taken our…
There are few things more likely to test investor confidence than discovering that $6.3bn has been stolen except, perhaps, being told your money is perfectly safe while withdrawals are suspended. The trouble is that, for…