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Libor slump is good news for business buy-to-let investors
by Rosie Beasley | 18 Aug 2009
The cost for banks to borrow from each other is today at an all-time low, leading many to suggest that markets are returning to a degree of pre-crash normality.
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Consumer inflation remains stable despite concerns
by Rosie Beasley | 18 Aug 2009
The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) has remained steady at 1.8 per cent despite concerns that the British economy is at risk of deflation.
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Japan exits technical recession
by Rosie Beasley | 17 Aug 2009
The Japanese economy has left recession, having recorded 0.9 per cent growth in the three months to June - and following four consecutive quarters of economic contraction.
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Housing 'more affordable' than at any time since 1996
by Rosie Beasley | 17 Aug 2009
Housing is more affordable than at any period during the last 13 years, according to a new survey published today.
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Postal strikes threaten further business chaos
by Rosie Beasley | 17 Aug 2009
Businesses face further delays this week as Royal Mail workers begin strike action in an ongoing disagreement with their employer.
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Suppliers to get faster payments from local authorities
by Josh Hall | 13 Aug 2009
Suppliers to government agencies could get paid within days under new faster payment plans currently being trialled.
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Sterling up as US contemplates end to recession
by Josh Hall | 13 Aug 2009
Sterling performed well today as traders began looking for more risky investments, pushing the value of the dollar down.
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SMEs endure further lending squeeze, CBI nonchalant
by Josh Hall | 13 Aug 2009
Small and medium sized enterprises have found it more difficult to maintain existing credit lines in the past three months than they did in the three months before that, according to new figures released this week.
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France and Germany both out of recession
by Josh Hall | 13 Aug 2009
France and Germany have both exited technical recession, according to official figures released today.
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Unemployment at highest levels since 1995
by Josh Hall | 12 Aug 2009
UK unemployment has risen to its highest level since 1995, according to new figures released today.
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