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Bank of England set to cut interest rates as US tariffs in focus

Sunday 04 May 2025 10:11 am Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email UK interest rates are set to be cut to 4.25 per cent as the Bank of England eases costs for borrowers …

Bank of England set to cut interest rates as US tariff impact in focus

Most economists are expecting rates to be reduced by 0.25 percentage points on Thursday. Sandra Horsfield, an economist for Investec, said it is a “near-certainty” that borrowing costs will be eased further, with most participants in the financial markets …

ChatGPT reveals the 5 ‘safest’ shares on the London Stock Exchange. Should I buy?

The London Stock Exchange is home to a vast collection of businesses operating across a wide number of industries. But like every stock market, not all of these companies end up delivering on expectations. And there are plenty of examples of UK shares …

Russia Heading for 1 Million Casualties In Ukraine War, UK Says

Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Russia is on course to have suffered one million casualties in the Ukraine war, according to UK intelligence. The Ministry of Defence’s latest update on the conflict revealed that Moscow has likely …

UK inflation rate falls to 2.3 per cent in April

Eurozone Inflation Holds Above Expectations

Inflation in the eurozone remained unchanged in April, staying higher than analysts expected, official data showed on Friday, but was unlikely to sway the European Central Bank from its interest rate-cutting cycle. Consumer prices in the 20-country single …

London’s 60+ Oyster card: fair deal or Britain’s biggest freebie?

At the Garrick Club, one of London’s best-heeled members’ societies, a must-have accessory is a free travel pass. Home to chief executives, senior lawyers and members of the great and good, those turning 60 proudly show off their new 60+ London Oyster …

Thousands of state pensioners warned they may have triggered letter from HMRC

State pensioners are being hit with a new tax bill and it could threaten the triple lock. A five per cent increase to payments next April would mean the full new state pension alone would use up all your tax-free personal allowance of £12,570. Matthew …

State pensioners who have £600 to their name face HMRC letter in post

State pensioners have been warned the Triple Lock could be under threat as they are dragged closer and closer to breaching a HMRC threshold. At present, the full new state pension pays £230.25 a week, or £11,973 per year – just £600 short of the point …

Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's shoppers buying bread, meat or fish warned

Supermarkets are spending hundreds of millions on promotions in a price war, shoppers have been told. Nearly 30 per cent of total spending by the UK's biggest chains over the past four weeks was on special offers and discounts, says Kantar. Fraser …

Britain’s cheapest supermarket revealed, as weekly prices continue to soar

3 May 2025, 12:01 The supermarket price ranking has been released - where does your favourite shop rank? Picture: Getty The monthly Which? study has revealed Aldi as the cheapest weekly shop for this month - but it’s up £2 from March. Listen to this …

Two bakery giants with products on shelves of all UK supermarkets  ‘in talks over huge merger’

TWO bakery giants with products in every UK supermarket are in talks over a huge merger set to shake up Britain’s bread market. Kingsmill and Hovis are deep in talks on a deal that would bring the two bakery giants together — and draw the eye of …

Starmer congratulates Albanese on re-election, hailing UK-Australia friendship

Sir Keir Starmer has congratulated his Australian counterpart on winning a second term in office, saying the close ties between the two countries show “long-distance friendships can be the strongest”. Anthony Albanese became the first Australian prime …

Italy’s Planet Farms to put money into UK vertical farm

Italy’s Planet Farms plans to speculate over £25m ($33.2m) in a brand new vertical farming facility within the UK. The managed indoor setting agri-tech enterprise, headquartered in Milan, stated in a press release the development of the 20,000 square-meter …

'Beirut got ridiculously expensive so we relocated our Lebanese bakery and deli to London'

A new Lebanese-inspired deli has opened its doors in Westminster having been relocated from Beirut by the husband-and-wife pairing behind the venture. Simon Balsom, 59, and his wife Lama Ajjour, 44, originally opened The High Llama Bakery and Deli in the …

I visited the UK's 'worst' seaside resort and quickly fell in love

The UK's abandoned coastline is a stark example of a fall from grace. Once renowned for their opulence and grandeur, seaside resorts across the country thrived for decades, transitioning from fishing and shipbuilding hubs to irresistible tourist …

Nigel Farage's gob-smacking victory is biggest proof yet Reform UK are unstoppable

OPINION Nigel Farage has dealt Labour a blow they thoroughly deserve (Image: Getty) This wasn’t just a seismic moment in British politics. It was a gargantuan, gob-smacking, cyclonic moment, one where the shockwaves of it will tear through the ranks of …

What markets are getting wrong about the Bank of England

What we expect from the Bank of England’s May meeting An 8-1 vote in favour of a 25bp rate cut (one member voting for a 50bp cut). No change in forward guidance. Bank to reiterate that future cuts are likely to be “gradual and careful”. Cuts to the Bank’s …

ANDREW NEIL: The humiliation of Labour and the Tories has been on the cards for years. You can only defy the British ...

The humiliation of the Labour and Conservative parties in Thursday’s elections has been on the cards for years. You can defy the wishes of the British people for only so long before being forced to pay a terrible price. We are slow to anger. But when anger …

AMMWEC and UPF Honor Pakistani Senator Kamran Michael for Championing Religious Freedom

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC), in partnership with the Universal Peace Federation (UPF), proudly presented awards to Pakistani Senator …

Statement by the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina on the Occasion of World Press Freedom Day

Sarajevo, 3 May 2025 – A free society depends on a free press.  In recognition of World Press Freedom Day, the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission) reaffirms its continued commitment to defending the fundamental right to free and independent …

Quin Christian and Eugene Rhuggenaath Engage in Exchange of Ideas in Washington for Curaçao’s Sustainable Development

A focus on sustainable development and future-proof investments WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- During a visit with U.S. lawmakers last week, Quin Christian held a productive meeting with former Prime Minister of Curacao …

Many Citizens of Redington Beach Seeking Formal Complaints Regarding Alleged Retaliation by Local Officials

We The People Of Redington Beach Image REDINGTON BEACH, Fla., May 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Citizens for Fair Governance, a civil rights advocacy group representing many residents of Redington Beach, Florida, are seeking to file a formal complaint with …

EIN Presswire’s Debut Edition of ‘Heard on the Streets': PR Expert Clears Up Important PR Misconception

Sherrie Handrinos discusses how to earn media coverage and the key differences between earned PR and paid placement WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the debut edition of “Heard on the Streets,” a new series on …

President Trump Backs Italian Columbus as Notorious Historian Challenges Italian Columbus Myth and Fraud

President Trump revives Columbus Day as renowned historian dares to correct ancient misconceptions that have shaped American misunderstandings for generations. TRELEW, PANTAGONIA, ARGENTINA, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As President Donald …

ThinkCareBelieve: Week 15 of the Trump Administration

Washington, DC, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Link to ThinkCareBelieve's Article:  https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2025/05/02/week-15-of-the-trump-administration/ Article on Deportations, Criminal Aliens and Child …

Empowering the Next Generation: OSCE Trains Over 3,000 Youth in Financial Literacy across Kyrgyzstan

For several years, the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek (POiB) has been leading a sustained effort to promote financial literacy among youth in Kyrgyzstan. Through comprehensive training programmes held annually across the country, the POiB helps young …

OSCE and EU support Central Asian states to safeguard non-profit organizations from abuse by terrorists

Ensuring a proportionate approach to combating the instrumentalization of non-profit organizations (NPOs) by terrorists in Central Asia was the focus of a workshop organized by the OSCE Transnational Threats Department and the EU Global Facility on Anti- …

Building Climate Resilience: OSCE Chairpersonship Event in Vienna

VIENNA, 2 May 2025 – Over 140 participants from OSCE Participating States, Partners for Co-operation, OSCE Institutions, civil society, and international organizations gathered in Vienna for the "Resilient Together in a Changing Climate" …

International observers to Romania’s repeat presidential election to hold press conference on Monday

BUCHAREST, 2 May 2025 – International election observers will hold a press conference to present their findings following the repeat presidential election in Romania. What: A press conference of the international election observation mission to the repeat …

Navigate The Legal Landscape With Global Law Experts Comprehensive International Business Law Handbook

GLE’s International Business Law Handbook connects global businesses with top lawyers across 100+ countries and 35 practice areas for legal success. TX, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With businesses increasingly operating …

Essay Contest Winners Celebrate Why They Like Carson by Showcasing Schools, Parks, Restaurants, and Community

CARSON, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The City of Carson hosted its annual “Why I Like Carson” Essay Writing Contest Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, April 30, 2025, at the Carson Event Center. The "Why I Like Carson" …

OSCE strengthens law enforcement and judicial response to gender-based violence through survivor engagement and theater ...

On 28 and 29 April, the OSCE Transnational Threats Department, in co-operation with the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, held a two-day training course on gender-based violence (GBV) for 24 police and judicial professionals from the Federation of …

OSCE Chairperson and OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media reaffirm necessity of media freedom to mark World Press ...

VIENNA/HELSINKI, 2 May 2025 — On World Press Freedom Day, the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen and the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media (RFoM) Jan Braathu reaffirm the necessity of upholding media freedom in …

National Bar Association President Issues Statement Condemning Trump Administration’s Attempt to Erase Black History

Wiley S. Adams denounces removal of key African American artifacts from the Smithsonian as a direct attack on truth and justice WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wiley S. Adams, President of the National Bar …

Treatment Communities of America Celebrates 50 Years of Advancing Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery

For five decades, Treatment Communities of America (TCA) has been advocating for effective, person-centered substance use disorder treatment. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Treatment Communities of America (TCA), a …

TMA Champions Myositis Awareness Month and Resolution in US House of Representatives

Rep. Rich McCormick (R - GA) introduces a resolution in the US House of Representatives supporting the designation of May as National Myositis Awareness Month. COLUMBIA, MD, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- May is Myositis Awareness …

Great Visuals & Family Fun: First 5 California Hosts Stronger Starts for Children Day at Fairytale Town

First 5 California (F5CA) will host a press event to kick off a Statewide Day of Action focused on children getting the best possible start to life. SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What: First 5 California (F5CA) …

Lutheran Services in America Leaders Travel to Capitol Hill to Voice Concerns about Potential Cuts to Medicare/Medi-Cal

Lutheran Social Services of SoCal CEO Dr. LaSharnda Beckwith was Southern Calif. Representative WASHINGTON D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lutheran Social Services of Southern Calif’s (LSSSC) CEO Dr. LaSharnda Beckwith …