SAG-AFTRA Members Vote to Authorise Strike Against Video Game Companies
The near-unanimous decision from the guild members will potentially suspend performance work for video games currently in development.
UK Water Firms Ordered to Cut £114 Million From Bills After Missing Targets
Industry regulator, Ofwat, said in its assessment that not one company reached their highest measure of performance.
Bipartisan Uproar as Government is Rumoured to be Mulling Scrapping of Birmingham-Manchester Segment of HS2
Hints that a key segment of the HS2 rail line may be scrapped have met with considerable anger on both sides of the aisle and from the business community.
Tower Hamlets Covered In 6ft Piles Of Rubbish Due To Strike
The East End has become swamped with bin bags after Unite union workers increased their strike for better pay to conquer the current cost-of-living crisis.
Asian Markets Struggle As Traders Prepare For Higher Rates
Asian markets were mixed Monday as investors contemplated the possibility the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates again and keep them at three-decade highs as officials struggle to contain inflation.
Scottish Port Feels Force Of UK Fishing Storm
In Peterhead, a major port in northeast Scotland and Europe's largest wholesale market for white fish, Brexit was supposed to offer "a sea of opportunity" for locals.
Stock Markets Across the G20 Are under Strain as They Face a Host of Challenges
Whilst high interest rates are putting pressure on Western stock exchanges, China and Russia are facing difficulties of their own.
Government Criticised for Rising Food Insecurity in the UK
With 4.2 million children living below the poverty line, Right To Food has arranged a series of marches across the UK to abolish the need for food banks.
Stocks Slide After Raft Of Central Bank Rate Moves
Global stocks tumbled Thursday after the US Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged but indicated that more hikes might be needed to tame inflation -- a signal echoed by other central banks.
Bank of England Holds Interest Rates at 5.25%
The decision to hold the rate comes after figures revealed an unexpected slowdown in inflation in August.
UK Inflation Rate Drops for the Third Consecutive Month Despite Expectations
Whilst Whitehall says the slight drop in inflation month-on-month means its policies are working, the UK still has one of the highest inflation rates in the G20.
Doctors In England Step Up Strike Action Over Pay
Hospital chiefs on Wednesday warned of danger to patient safety from the latest doctors strike, the first time consultants and junior doctors in England have walked out at the same time.
UK Inflation In Surprise Drop To 18-month Low
British inflation unexpectedly slowed in August, data showed Wednesday, hitting an 18-month low and sparking hope this week's widely-forecast interest rate hike by the Bank of England could be its last for now.
Stocks Diverge As Oil Touches 10-month High
Global stocks were mixed Tuesday ahead of a Federal Reserve decision as oil prices reached fresh multi-month peaks before pulling back.
Ex-Bank Of England Governor Mark Carney Says Former PM Liz Truss Turned Britain Into 'Argentina On The Channel'
Liz Truss has vehemently defended the policies she tried to enact during her short time as prime minister. Mark Carney also criticised "far-right populists" and Brexiteers for having a "basic misunderstanding of what drives economies".
Unrepentant Truss urges UK govt to cut taxes to boost growth
Former Conservative prime minister Liz Truss on Monday waded in to give the Tory government economic advice, nearly a year after she triggered market turmoil and took the UK to the brink of financial meltdown.
Stock markets waver before central bank rate decisions
Stock markets wavered on Monday as traders looked ahead to interest-rate decisions this week from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
US Fed likely to pause rate hikes despite higher inflation
The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday after a summer of mixed economic data, while leaving the door open to another hike if needed.
France pushes for more factory farming in food U-turn
France is urging its farmers to produce more cut-price meat in a major U-turn on factory farming, with inflation hammering demand for organic pork, beef and chicken.
ECB hikes rates again, maybe for last time
The European Central Bank hiked a key interest rate to a record high Thursday as it battles stubbornly high inflation but indicated that its historic hiking cycle may be at an end.
Waitrose and Aldi cut more prices as Britain's food inflation picture improves
Grocery price inflation has fallen to its lowest level for more than a year, causing major supermarkets to slash prices.
Wall Street mixed after inflation data as European bourses dip ahead of ECB
Wall Street stock indices moved in opposite directions Wednesday after a mixed inflation report as European bourses dipped ahead of a European Central Bank decision.
Experts predict the Bank of England will raise interest rates a final time from 5.25% to 5.5%
Initial GDP figures for July show a fall of 0.5 per cent, a worse performance than expected by economists, increasing the fears of a "mild recession".
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addresses G20 Summit outcomes and global challenges
The Prime Minister's statement emphasised the need for diplomatic pressure on Russia, the role of democracies in addressing global challenges and the UK's commitment to its citizens and allies.
Renters face 25% increase over next 3 years as landlords also grapple with increased costs
The Bank of England forecasts, however, predict salary growth of only 15 per cent over the same time period.
Stock markets rise as US inflation data, ECB rate loom
Global markets rose on Monday at the start of a busy week that includes the release of key US inflation data and a European Central Bank decision on interest rates.
Over 10,000 more jobs to go at UK's Wilko after partial rescue fails
Distribution centre operations are expected to shutter on Friday, with "the majority" of its 886 remaining employees made redundant then.
UK Offshore Wind Industry faces setback as developers shun latest auction
The offshore wind sector has been grappling with substantial cost increases, prompting developers worldwide to either withdraw from projects or seek renegotiations.
Arm's listing on NY exchange is a big wager in an uncertain market
Shares in the British chip designer Arm will be listed Thursday on New York's Nasdaq exchange in the biggest such offering in two years, a $50 billion wager by principal shareholder SoftBank Group amid a still uncertain market.
Oil permits and wind crisis threaten UK net zero pledge
With the provision of a swathe of new oil and gas exploration licences and a crisis in offshore wind energy, clouds are gathering over the UK's net zero promises.