Regulator to allow firms to raise or remove the £100 cap on single contactless payments from March 2026, with encouragement to let customers tailor limits while prioritizing security.
Policy move to around 0.75% signals a historic shift after decades of ultra-low rates, as inflation remains above target and borrowing costs for government rise.
The fund manager weighs Nvidia exposure, Japan value, and the case for active management as markets debate the AI-driven rally.
Business leaders back pre-emptive reforms and a tax-relief plan for apprentices as policymakers weigh strategies to curb youth unemployment
UKHospitality and industry chiefs say reforms risk higher bills for pubs, restaurants and hotels as political fault lines over business rates deepen
IG data shows Sainsbury's leads a wave of new holders among beleaguered retailers, with Greggs and WH Smith also among top gainers; broader markets highlight AI plays and US stock activity.
Report urges policy changes to lift productivity and investment while acknowledging mounting cost pressures and tax concerns
Market heats up as sellers list and buyers plan for 2026 amid shifting mortgage rates
Government confirms draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill will be published in the new year; critics warn delay could stall promised ground rents cap for existing leases.