The Bank of England has raised interest rates for the first time since August 2023, increasing the Bank Rate by 25 basis points to 4% as policymakers respond to rising
BoE expected to raise interest rates to 4% for first time in three years
The Bank of England is widely expected to raise interest rates for the first time in three years on Thursday, with financial markets pricing in a 94% probability of a
Barclays profits rise 12% to £2.3bn as bank announces £500m share buyback
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
The Helium Trade Six Months On: Which London-Listed Companies Have Actually Moved Forward?
When we last looked at the helium market in March, the immediate concern was the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar, the world’s second-largest helium producer, accounted for around 35% of global
Share Talk Weekly Stock Market News Review, Sunday 20th September 2026
The FTSE 100 closed 1.50% lower at 10,654.33 on Friday, falling 162 points in its biggest one-day decline since 8 July. The FTSE 250 dropped 0.65% to 24,193.65, as geopolitical
The Helium Trade Six Months On: Which London-Listed Companies Have Actually Moved Forward?
When we last looked at the helium market in March, the immediate concern was the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar, the world’s second-largest helium producer, accounted for around 35% of global
The Helium Trade Six Months On: Which London-Listed Companies Have Actually Moved Forward?
When we last looked at the helium market in March, the immediate concern was the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar, the world’s second-largest helium producer, accounted for around 35% of global
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.
Europe Imports Record Russian LNG as Yamal Revenues Reach €6bn
European buyers imported a record volume of liquefied natural gas from Russia’s Yamal export hub during the first half of 2026, generating around €6 billion in revenue for Moscow.
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.