Barclays PLC (LON: BARC) has reported a 12% increase in third-quarter pre-tax profit to £2.3 billion and announced a further £500 million share buyback, supported by higher income, stronger UK
Bank of England tipped to raise interest rates in November
The Bank of England is expected to raise interest rates in November and February as stronger-than-expected UK economic growth reduces concerns that higher borrowing costs could undermine economic activity, according
Bank of England Holds Rates at 3.75% as Bailey Warns Hikes May Be Needed
The Bank of England has kept interest rates unchanged at 3.75%, despite inflation rising to a five-month high and mounting pressure from higher energy prices.
Bank of England Expected to Hold Rates Despite Inflation Rising to 3.1%
The Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.75% on Thursday, despite UK inflation rising to a five-month high.
UK Grid Operator Gains Emergency Powers for Rolling Blackouts
Millions of UK households could face three-hour rolling power cuts under new emergency rules giving the National Energy System Operator (NESO) greater authority to respond to severe electricity shortages.
Energy bills soar again as households face £220 hit
UK households are set to face a sharp rise in energy costs after Ofgem increased the energy price cap by 13% amid soaring wholesale oil and gas prices linked to
UK households face £209 rise in annual energy bills
UK household energy bills are forecast to rise sharply from July, with consultancy Cornwall Insight predicting the annual energy price cap will increase by £209 to around £1,850 for a
British Gas writes off £70m of customer debt alongside £20m payment
British Gas has agreed to pay £20 million into Ofgem’s voluntary redress fund to settle an investigation into the forced installation of prepayment meters on vulnerable customers.
UK inflation could rise further to 4% by November
UK inflation could climb to around 4% by November as the Iran conflict drives up energy costs, according to forecasts from Capital Economics.
Diesel tops $200 a barrel as Iran conflict drives surge
Europe’s benchmark diesel contract has climbed above $200 a barrel for the first time since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as the Iran conflict shows little sign of easing.
Reeves backs North Sea drilling amid cabinet tensions
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has voiced support for new North Sea oil and gas drilling, a stance likely to heighten tensions with Energy Secretary Ed Miliband.
Global Oil Supply Crisis Deepens As Iran Conflict Accelerates Energy Market Shock
The world is confronting an unprecedented energy crisis as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East threaten to eliminate substantial portions of the global oil supply. The ongoing conflict has already