Shoppers lose confidence because of shakier job prospects
Worries over income is causing more consumers to reign in spending, despite year-on-year essential spending falling at a slower rate than in August.
Financial firms under pressure from China crisis and interest rate uncertainty
Banks are less optimistic about growth prospects as global volatility gets worse.
Financial firms under pressure from China crisis and interest rate uncertainty
Banks are less optimistic about growth prospects as global volatility gets worse.
Suits you, sir – personalised interest rates could be the future
It is time to start thinking differently about interest rates.
Bank of England economist says next interest rate move may be down and not up
Everyone expects a hike in interest rates sometime next year, but global economic and inflation worries may see then fall instead.
Consumers boost economy but fears over productivity and skills remain
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has upgraded its economic forecasts, driven by the services sector, but warns of "headwinds" facing British economy.
Credit experts say big thumbs up to alternative finance providers
Alternative lending such as peer-to-peer is here to stay, declared credit experts, but warnings associated with risk have been made.
SMEs unaware of savings rates could be missing out on lost interest
Aldermore Bank's Simon Healy explores why SME savings habits should be reviewed more attentively, and why shopping around should be a higher priority for businesses.
David Cameron to use Deutsche Bank’s record-breaking fine to fund apprenticeships
Prime minister David Cameron has pledged to use the fines imposed on Deutsche Bank for fixing rates to fund 50,000 apprenticeships if the Conservative party is re-elected.
Long may rock-bottom interest rates continue
In the wake of the Bank of England announcing that interest rates would remain at a record low, it's of no surprise that business leaders are calling for more of the same.
The FD verdict: Who’s benefitting from low interest rates?
Last week, the Bank of England (BoE) announced they would not increase interest rates.
Bank of England have said UK interest rates will not increase
The Bank of England has announced it is against raising interest rates in the UK, as reported by the BBC.