Faisal Islam: Why cut rates when inflation remains high?
Rates are now at their lowest since March 2023 even though inflation is well above target.
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Why Trump-Putin talks are unlikely to bring a rapid end to Ukraine war
Even with Trump’s direct involvement, Moscow’s preconditions for a ceasefire in Ukraine make a swift ending to the bloodshed difficult to reach.
What the interest rate cut means for you
Changes to the Bank’s base rate can affect mortgage and savings rates.
Tears and outrage in South Africa as accused in pig farm murder walks free
Adrian de Wet says he was forced to throw the bodies of two black women into the pig enclosure.
First migrants detained under ‘one in, one out’ deal with France
The detentions came as people arrived in Dover on Wednesday, the first day the pilot scheme came into force.
UK says British Steel’s Chinese owners demanding millions
Jingye still owns the Scunthorpe plant that was taken over by the government under emergency powers.
Homelessness minister hiked rent weeks after removing tenants
Rushanara Ali faces criticism for increasing the rent on a house she owns by hundreds of pounds.
Maddison to miss majority of season with torn ACL
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison will miss a significant period of the 2025-26 season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament injury.
First episode of new Masterchef with sacked hosts sees fall in viewers
The viewing figures may have been impacted by the launch episode going out later in the year.
Three people charged with supporting Palestine Action
The charges come before a planned protest in support of the group on Saturday in London.