UK jobs wobble deepens Bank of England’s rate dilemma ahead of MPC meeting
Business & Markets • a year ago
Vacancies fall again and wage growth eases to lowest since May 2022, but pay remains above inflation as markets await Thursday’s decision
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Study finds Avanti West Coast the UK's least reliable train operator, with average delays of 10.6 minutes
Business & Markets • a year ago
Analysis of Office of Rail and Road data ranks 20 operators on punctuality, cancellations and passenger delay over 12 months to August 2025
MJ Gleeson says planning reforms must go further to meet UK homebuilding targets
Business & Markets • a year ago
Sheffield-based housebuilder reports modest sales growth and calls for faster, more consistent planning decisions as Government pursues 1.5m new homes
State pension set to rise by more than £500 under triple lock after wages increase
Business & Markets • a year ago
Average earnings growth of 4.7% between May and July means the triple lock will use wages to lift the new state pension to about £241 a week from April
Great Wolf Lodge to open first European resort in UK with £200 million investment
Business & Markets • a year ago
US indoor waterpark operator plans three lodges, including a Bicester site, introducing a new competitor to Center Parcs in the British holiday market
UK supermarket inflation holds at 4.9% as prices rise fastest for chocolate, fresh meat and butter
Business & Markets • a year ago
Worldpanel by Numerator data shows own-label sales gaining as grocery inflation outpaces headline CPI; retailers record mixed market-share moves ahead of the Christmas season
Asian Shares Rise as Wall Street Hits Records, Investors Eye Fed Rate Move
Business & Markets • a year ago
Tokyo benchmarks flirt with 45,000 as markets weigh a likely US rate cut, TikTok trade progress and China probe into Nvidia
Lumo to run direct London–Glasgow services, promises low-cost fares
Business & Markets • a year ago
Open-access, all-electric operator wins ORR approval to extend King’s Cross route to Glasgow; company says tickets will offer 'fantastic value' though exact fares are yet to be confirmed
Supermarket inflation in Britain holds near 5% as shoppers pay more for chocolate, meat and butter
Business & Markets • a year ago
Worldpanel data shows grocery prices 4.9% higher year‑on‑year in the four weeks to Sept. 7 as own‑label sales and discounters grow