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UK Romance Scam Reports Rise 24% With Gen Z Surge
Younger victims typically met fraudsters on dating apps and social media.
Rising Oil Prices Squeeze UK Policymakers Ahead of Budget
Treasury sources concede 'less room' for manoeuvre as global bond selloff also hikes government's borrowing costs.
OECD Sees Brighter UK Outlook as New Measures Boost Growth
The outlook for the UK economy has brightened, according to the Paris-based OECD, with inflation lower than expected while new government...
UK Finance Warns Budget Bank Tax Could Lift Mortgage Rates
UK Finance has warned the government that higher taxes on banks could push up the cost of mortgages and reduce banks' ability to lend.
UK Business Activity Slows to Three-Month Low Amid Iran War Inflation
The S&P Global flash UK composite purchasing managers' index recorded a reading of 51.7 for September, down from 52.5 in August.
UK Finance Firms Shut Almost 240,000 Suspected Money Mule Accounts Yearly
UK finance firms are shutting down hundreds of thousands of suspected money mule accounts annually, the FCA has said.
UK Releases August 2026 Public Sector Finance Statistics
ONS has published its August 2026 UK public sector finance statistics, setting out the framework for net borrowing, net cash requirement and...
FORTO Finance Introduces Mortgage and Protection Brokerage
FORTO Finance has launched in the UK mortgage and protection market following a pilot that began in April.
UK Consumer Confidence Hits Three-Month Low on Rate and Job Fears
Blow to John Healey before budget as UK households face 'notable strain' on their finances.
Bank of England Secures New Leeds Office Site
The Bank of England has secured Capitol House in Leeds to replace Yorkshire House, with a move planned for late 2028.