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Online banking problems prompt MPs’ concern amid UK branch closures
Thousands of UK bank customers were struggling to access their accounts on Friday, prompting concerns among MPs as lenders continue to close branches in a wider
UK house prices rise for sixth straight month despite ‘affordability…
UK house prices grew for the sixth month in a row in February despite signs of a sluggish economy, according to a building society, as economists expected a rus
Donald Trump: UK-US trade deal could mean tariffs ‘not necessary’
A trade deal between the US and UK could happen "very quickly", President Donald Trump said at a joint press conference with Sir Keir Starmer.Speaking during th
Trump’s threatened 25% tariffs on EU imports could trigger ‘economic…
Donald Trump’s threatened 25% tariffs on EU imports could trigger “economic turmoil”, sharply push down growth and send inflation soaring, according to a
More businesses opening than closing, stats show
Despite the positive trends, businesses are bracing themselves for challenges ahead.This month, ONS surveys found that 8.8% of Scottish businesses owners said t
Civil unrest takes toll on UK businesses
Global risk management and insurance broker Gallagher collated information from Armed Conflict Location and Event Data, a platform that tracks global political
AB InBev UK named as one of the worst payers
Despite recently seeing a surge in profits, beer giant AB InBev is still taking around four months to pay its suppl
The YouTubers who brought Pokémon to Chorleywood
Many of the visitors who arrive at Collector's Cardhouse come with large binders tucked under their arms filled with cards they stashed away in their childhood.
Sadiq Khan aims to add £100bn to London’s economy by…
Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, has announced an ambitious plan to add more than £100bn to the capital’s economy within a decade.Unveiling what he is callin
Top UK pension fund pulls £28bn from State Street over…
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.One of the UK’s largest pension f
Water industry: Public asked for ideas on fixing the sector…
The government established the independent water commission promising the biggest shake up of the sector since privatisation 35 years ago. Sir Jon is expected t
