Anna Wise
Politics
Private credit firms to begin stress-testing against deep global recession
The Bank of England set out how it will test the resilience of the market after warnings about its potential threat to the wider economy.
By Anna Wise
19 Jun 2026
Business News
Why have interest rates stayed the same and what could happen next?
The Bank decided to keep rates unchanged at 3.75%, the fourth meeting in a row where rates have been held at this level.
By Anna Wise
18 Jun 2026
UK18 Jun 2026
Bank of England keeps interest rates at 3.75% as inflation to rise
The bank warned that inflation and the cost of living is set to rise this year amid the fallout from the Iran war
Business News
JLR looks to luxury and hybrid demand in US to propel growth
The British maker of car brands including Range Rover and Defender said it was focusing on North America as a priority region.
By Anna Wise
18 Jun 2026
Money
Bank set to hold interest rates after steady inflation and Iran peace deal
New inflation data has reinforced expectations that policymakers will not need to increase interest rates at the next announcement on Thursday.
By Anna Wise
18 Jun 2026
Money
Bank set to hold interest rates after steady inflation and Iran peace deal
New inflation data has reinforced expectations that policymakers will not need to increase interest rates at the next announcement on Thursday.
By Anna Wise
17 Jun 2026
Tech
SpaceX strikes £45bn deal for AI coding firm as valuation rockets after IPO
Shares in SpaceX have rocketed since its hotly-anticipated IPO on Friday and news of the acquisition helped fuel a fresh uplift.
By Anna Wise
16 Jun 2026
Business News
Rathbones halts taking on high-risk clients after watchdog-led review
Shares in the company fell by around 16% after revealing it is having to make changes that will cost an estimated £60 million.
By Anna Wise
16 Jun 2026
Business News
Everyman’s top shareholders push to abandon stock market listing
Everyman told investors that its top three shareholders were pushing to scrap its listing on the he AIM (Alternative Investment Market).
By Anna Wise
16 Jun 2026
Business News
Bank of England boss defends Government bond-selling policy against critics
Andrew Bailey said the process of offloading debt was giving the Bank capacity to defend against future economic shocks.
By Anna Wise
15 Jun 2026
Business News
Bank of England set to hold interest rates as it faces balancing act
Many economists do not think an interest rate hike is on the cards this month.
By Anna Wise
14 Jun 2026
Celebrity News
Charlotte Tilbury: Beauty mogul behind make-up empire made CBE
The British businesswoman is named alongside other fashion bosses on the King’s Birthday Honours list.
By Anna Wise
13 Jun 2026
Business News
Virgin Wines says profits knocked by taxes and cautious consumers
The online wine retailer has announced a new warehouse to boost growth plans.
By Anna Wise
12 Jun 2026
Business News
Oil price falls to three-month low and stocks rally on hopes of US-Iran deal
Financial markets were rebounding at the end of a week which began with renewed tensions in the Middle East.
By Anna Wise
12 Jun 2026
Business News
Barclays to buy children’s debit card and money app GoHenry
GoHenry serves around half a million UK children with prepaid debit cards with parental controls and a money management app.
By Anna Wise
12 Jun 2026
Business News
Wizz Air sees earnings drop after £43 million hit from Iran war
The low-cost airline said it could not provide an outlook for the year ahead partly because of the volatility stemming from the conflict.
By Anna Wise
11 Jun 2026
Business News
No incentive for hospitality to hire inexperienced under-21s, pub boss warns
The boss of Fuller’s also said pub workers are more likely to hold on to their jobs amid fewer opportunities for work.
By Anna Wise
10 Jun 2026
Business News
WH Smith warns on profit and plans equity raise as airport passenger numbers dip
The chain, which incorporates shops in travel locations such as airports and train stations, said consumers had been tightening their budgets.
By Anna Wise
10 Jun 2026
Business News
We’re ‘garden-ready’ for World Cup and summer stays, says pub chain Fuller’s
Fuller’s has 337 pubs and hotels across the south of England.
By Anna Wise
10 Jun 2026
Politics
Car finance payouts likely to be delayed until at least 2027, warns watchdog
The Financial Conduct Authority said it has already spent more than £20 million developing the plans and that further costs lie ahead.
By Anna Wise
9 Jun 2026
Buying & Mortgages
Homebuyer interest dipped after mortgage rates rise, Bellway says
The Newcastle-based company said recovery in the housing market could be slowed as a result of the challenges.
By Anna Wise
9 Jun 2026