UK housing market in ‘suspended animation’

Lloyds’ data shows house prices were unchanged in July as higher mortgage rates stretch affordability

Posted on Friday August 07, 2026

UK manages record share of assets on behalf of overseas clients

New data helps dispel worries over London’s status as a world-leading financial centre

Posted on Friday August 07, 2026

MFS collapse prompts UK watchdog to crack down on financial crime

FCA demanding more information around fraud risks from unregulated entities in wake of mortgage lender scandal

Posted on Friday August 07, 2026

Revisiting our estimates for Japan’s neutral rate

Research suggests the rate has moved up slightly in the past few years

Posted on Friday August 07, 2026

Big Law’s new private equity era

Top law firms are exploring ways they may be able to take outside capital

Posted on Friday August 07, 2026

Burnham’s UK tour to focus on cutting cost of living and helping high streets

Prime Minister returns from holiday next week with plans to visit every region

Posted on Friday August 07, 2026

Donald Trump revives threat to sack Fed governor Lisa Cook

Attempt comes after Supreme Court ruled in June that policymaker could remain in her position while case is resolved

Posted on Friday August 07, 2026

Jeanine Pirro, Trump’s legal crusader goes off script

The US attorney’s relationship with the president is on thin ice after her office rejected claims of vandalism at the Reflecting Pool

Posted on Friday August 07, 2026

US economy unexpectedly sheds 23,000 jobs in July

Lacklustre figure prompts traders to scale back bets on Fed rate rises

Posted on Friday August 07, 2026

Premium seats, more charges: Apollo’s upmarket plans for easyJet

Airline will offer extra services and feed long-haul carriers under proposals

Posted on Friday August 07, 2026