The British economy flattened in April, according to official figures used by government critics as evidence that the Conservatives’ announced plan is not working. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said there was zero growth in April compared to the 0.4% recorded in March. A poll of economists from the Reuters news agency had forecast … Read more
The latest set of employment figures before election day show wages continuing to grow at more than double the rate of inflation, a double-edged sword for Rishi Sunak’s government. By means of James Sillars, business reporter @SkyNewsBiz Tuesday, June 11, 2024 7:27 AM, UK The prospect of a pre-election rate cut by the Bank of … Read more
His comments come as European Central Bank officials are expected to confirm a rate cut at their meeting today. It will be their first in over five years. READ MORE: Unite strengthens Scottish rebellion against Labor over oil jobs According to the SNP analysis, the decision to keep the base rate at 5.25% in May … Read more
Related: Keir Starmer denies Labour’s ‘left-wing cull’ after Abbott and Shaheen suspensions Sign up to the View from Westminster email to get expert analysis straight to your inbox Receive our free View from Westminster email Sir Keir Starmer has said Diane Abbott is “free” to stand as a Labor candidate at the general election, following … Read more