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EU says Trump’s plan to ban US diesel exports would ‘negatively impact both sides’

US president’s suggested 90-day export ban before midterm elections could bring even higher fuel prices across Europe

The Guardian - UK · Sep 24

Government borrowing hits second-highest August on record in setback for Healey

Public sector net borrowing rose to £18.3 billion in August, nearly a fifth more than the same month last year.

Evening Standard · Sep 22

Government borrowing surge piles pressure on Healey ahead of first Budget

Chancellor John Healey is set to deliver his first Budget statement next month

The Independent UK · Sep 22

Is this the end of the five-day week? These companies think so

A four-day week trial among UK businesses resulted in nearly two-thirds of employees feeling less burned out

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2025

How will your household costs be affected by conflict in the Middle East?

The price of oil rising impacts on fuel, transport, production and inflation

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025

Bank of England rate cut expected despite ‘fiscal loosening’ of Budget

A quarter-point cut is forecast on Thursday, but Labour’s Budget has trimmed hopes of a rapid string of rate cuts afterwards.

Evening Standard · Nov 1, 2024

Number of UK mortgage approvals at highest level since 2022 mini-budget

Bank of England figures show fourth monthly increase in a row as September approvals rise by 700 to 65,600

The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2024

Housing market ‘is reviving’ amid growth in house prices and mortgage approvals

Figures released on Monday showed a two-year high in annual house price growth and mortgage approvals for house purchase.

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2024

Mortgage approvals for house purchase jump to highest levels since mini-budget

The Bank of England recorded 62,000 approvals in July – the highest total since September 2022.

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2024

Number of home buyer mortgage approvals slumped to six-month low in August

Net approvals for remortgaging fell to the lowest level since 2012, the Bank of England said.

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023