'Do not travel' advice for Dubai dropped
The Foreign Office has dropped its advice against travelling to Dubai, but warned British citizens that "the situation remains unpredictable" in the region.
Economy
'Do not travel' advice for Dubai dropped
The Foreign Office has dropped its advice against travelling to Dubai, but warned British citizens that "the situation remains unpredictable" in the region.
The billionaire hidden behind the curtain inside Trump’s Pentagon
The only available video over the last 15 months of the official who really wields power in Donald Trump ’s Pentagon is a cartoon animation. Released in May on X by the US government, it shows a silver haired figure in …
‘Cynical to get power’: Michel Barnier on Boris Johnson, Brexit and the EU’s future
A couple of years ago, Michel Barnier spent a weekend with Boris Johnson’s father, Stanley. It was not some ghoulish Brexit spin-off of The Traitors, but the result of the former EU negotiator’s wife, Isabelle, being a …
Minutes of the Meeting of the Court of Directors held on 23 April 2026
David Roberts, Chair Andrew Bailey, Governor Sarah Breeden, Deputy Governor – Financial Stability Clare Lombardelli, Deputy Governor - Monetary Policy Sir Dave Ramsden, Deputy Governor – Markets & Banking Sam Woods, Dep…
Finance-help scheme 'unlocks £1.4m' for residents
More than 200 people have been helped to access unclaimed benefits, grants and other income as part of a new scheme, a council has said.
Heathrow's 'critical' expansion blueprint released
The government has published its blueprint for a third runway at Heathrow, describing expansion of the airport as "critical to national growth".
Interest rates held as Bank warns of impact of high energy prices
Uncertainty over the impact of high energy prices has led policymakers at the Bank of England to hold interest rates at 3.75%.
Transcript of the Governor's pooled broadcast interview given on 18 June 2026
Sky News - Governor, you’ve held interest rates where they are when we’ve had some more positive news round inflation, oil prices are coming down. It feels like a rosier picture, but you're still pretty cautious? Govern…
Number of job vacancies hits five year-low
The number of job vacancies has fallen to its lowest level for five years as businesses cut back on recruitment, according to the latest official figures.
Foreign Office drops 'do not travel' advice for UAE
The Foreign Office has dropped its advice against travelling to the UAE, but warned British citizens that "attacks could resume at short notice" in the region.
Fed governor Lisa Cook faced $1.3m in legal and security fees after Trump’s bid to fire her
The Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook faced more than $1.3m in legal and security fees after coming under attack from the Trump administration, according to ethics disclosures that were filed on Wednesday.
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company
The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced the execution of the enforcement action listed below:
Federal Reserve Board requests comment on proposal to require certain payment stablecoin issuers to maintain an effective customer identification program
The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday requested comment on a proposal to require certain payment stablecoin issuers to maintain an effective customer identification program. The proposal would introduce requirements for…
Cuban economy needs ‘urgent changes’ as US blockade deepens crisis, says president
Cuba’s economy needs urgent changes to overcome a crisis intensified by a US oil blockade, the president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, has said in a speech to Communist party leaders.
Fewer than half of commuters in Great Britain think train fare value for money
Fewer than half of rail commuters in Great Britain think their train fare is value for money, a national passenger survey has found.
Number of job vacancies hits five year-low
The number of job vacancies has fallen to its lowest level for five years as businesses cut back on recruitment, according to the latest official figures.
Apple to raise prices as AI boom pushes up chip costs
Apple plans to raise the prices of its products as the cost of the memory chips it uses has surged, the technology giant's boss has said.
What's happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean?
The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75% for a fourth consecutive time, keeping them at the lowest level since February 2023.
Interest rates held as Bank warns of impact of high energy prices
Uncertainty over the impact of high energy prices has led policymakers at the Bank of England to hold interest rates at 3.75%.
Deputy launches proposal to reduce fuel duty
A re-elected member of the States has proposed reducing fuel duty for three months to help islanders with the cost of living.
Number of job vacancies hits five year-low
The number of job vacancies has fallen to its lowest level for five years as businesses cut back on recruitment, according to the latest official figures.
Gig workers are endlessly exploited. AI could make more of us share their fate
In 2024, the buy-now-pay-later company Klarna announced that it would cut hundreds of customer service roles and begin using an artificial intelligence chatbot instead. The move was expected to save the company millions…
Bank Rate maintained at 3.75% - June 2026 Monetary Policy Summary and Minutes
At its meeting ending on 17 June 2026, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted by a majority of 7–2 to maintain Bank Rate at 3.75%. Two members voted to increase Bank Rate by 0.25 percentage points, to 4%.