
Who sets our interest rates – the Bank of England or the US Federal Reserve?
The UK is raising rates in line with America, but our economy seems headed in a different direction.
ByThe UK is raising rates in line with America, but our economy seems headed in a different direction.
BySix months ago US business executives were warning of an approaching economic “hurricane”, but it has failed to materialise –…
ByAs small-scale owners are pushed out, now is the time to professionalise the sector.
ByThe Bank has to account for the long-term effects not only of its own decisions, but also of government policy.
ByBritish companies are avoiding borrowing as they await the Autumn Statement, where the wrong message would be disastrous for the…
ByAs owners are forced to pay double or triple the interest on their mortgage, many will sell up.
ByOnly the government can administer the required medicine of subsidies and price controls.
ByThe Bank’s pursuit of lower inflation means a new economic headache: business closures and much higher unemployment.
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