As unemployment falls to 7.4 per cent, near the 7 per cent threshold the Bank of England governor said would lead to a cut in rates, Faisal Islam looks at the figures – and the new plastic banknotes.
A green field in Northern Hertfordshire – a beautiful rural scene straight out of EM Forster? Or would it be made more beautiful by thousands of smiling happy families in shiny new homes?
A glitch which left Royal Bank of Scotland customers unable to pay on one of the busiest shopping days of the year took place after the bank was warned it could be punished for computer failures.
Scotland’s first minister insists there is a “very, very powerful argument” for Scotland to retain use of sterling. FactCheck investigates.
The Co-op has a proud history, but after the resignation of its chairman, the Paul Flowers affair and the proposed financial rescue by US hedge funds, Channel 4 News looks at what the future holds.
The Bank of England raises its growth forecast for the economy, but says interest rates will not automatically rise if unemployment falls faster than previously predicted.
Exclusive: Bank of England Governor Mark Carney tells Channel 4 News he will not be a “cheerleader” for the City and intends to “root out corruption” in the financial markets.
Barclays is cooperating with regulators reviewing alleged manipulation of currency rates as it reports profits from its investment banking arm fell by half in the third quarter.
Today’s GDP numbers are not the highest under George Osborne’s chancellorship. But they offer the possibility that confidence and investment will trigger a virtuous spiral in the Uk economy.
Britain’s state-backed banks are braced for a flood of interest in the help to buy scheme. But MPs warn the Bank of England should have more powers to intervene.
Annual stress tests for banks are meant to ensure they remain financially secure, but tougher conditions could make it harder to get a loan, writes Economics Producer Neil MacDonald.
Plush apartments across London are being snapped up by foreign buyers – who choose them off-plan at glitzy events held across Asia. It’s forcing up prices back here – in an already inflated market.
Chancellor George Osborne rejects claims that government policy is leading to a housing market bubble.
A 5 per cent cap on house price growth may be needed to prevent an inflationary boom and bust, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Siobhan Kennedy
MPs were hoping to get clarity on Mark Carney’s “forward guidance” on interest rates today – but most were left scratching their heads.