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11.03 / 14:23

Real Estate Crypto Payment UK London’s Richest Tenants Are Paying Rents in Bitcoin : Here’s What You Need to Know

London’s most affluent residents are now paying their rental in cryptocurrencies, in most sought after locations in the city.crypto pay

11.03 / 10:03

UK London Stock Exchange FCA ETFs Financial UK Financial Watchdog Limits UK Crypto ETNs to Professional Investors Only

The UK’s financial regulator will allow recognized exchanges to launch crypto asset exchange-traded notes (cETNs).

06.03 / 19:43

CBDC stablecoins UK regulatory UK Regulatory Framework Will Embrace Coexistence of Stablecoins and CBDCs, Aligned with EU Standards

To align with EU standards, the United Kingdom has unveiled plans on March 6 to integrate both stablecoins and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) into its regulatory structure.

04.03 / 09:13

UK Pensions Chancellor unveils plans to force DC pension plans to disclose levels of UK investment

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt (pictured), said: 'These new rules mean employers and savers can see how their money is invested and how the returns compare to other schemes.' || Credit: HM Treasury

04.03 / 08:37

UK Pensions Chancellor unveils plans to force defined contribution pension plans to disclose levels of UK investment

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt (pictured), said: 'These new rules mean employers and savers can see how their money is invested and how the returns compare to other schemes.' || Credit: HM Treasury

26.02 / 05:33

Crypto Trading UK financial conduct authority Brokerage Oanda to Launch Crypto Trading in the UK: Report

Brokerage firm OANDA is launching crypto trading in the UK and will be based in London, and the new business will be dubbed, “OANDA Crypto,” according to a CoinDesk report by Ian Allison.

16.02 / 09:11

economics UK Neil Birrell Premier Miton Investors Retail Sales UK retail sales jump by highest level since spring 2021

According to the report, consumers “spent more for less” in January, as the 3.9% monthly rise in sales values — the amount spent — exceeded the 3.4% rise in sales volumes.

16.02 / 09:11

economics inflation Bank of England UK US Monetary Policy Committee BoE's Greene: UK's 'more constrained' supply side is leading to 'stickier' inflation than the US

Megan Greene (pictured), said that inflation is above target in both countries, however, the issue is of ‘greater concern’ in the UK.

15.02 / 15:35

economics inflation Bank of England UK Recession GDP AJ Bell 'Outcry' for rate and tax cuts would only be a 'short-term fix' to UK growth issues

'What is required from our leaders are some genuine policies to be able to generate sustainable growth, which benefits the wider economy. Failing which, the image of the mammoth stuck in the La Brea Tar Pits creates the perfect analogy.'

15.02 / 09:29

economics UK Recession Quilter Investors Neil Birrell Premier Miton Investors Office for National Statistics UK enters technical recession as economy shrinks 0.3% in Q4 2023

The 0.3% fall in Q4 was fuelled by decreases in all three main sectors: 0.2% in services, 1% in production and 1.3% in construction output, the ONS said.

15.02 / 09:29

economics UK Treasury Chancellor of the Exchequer tax cuts Jeremy Hunt weighs tightening public spending to fund tax cuts - reports

On 14 February, the OBR handed Jeremy Hunt (pictured) its forecast for how much fiscal headroom he will have for the upcoming Budget, this is likely to determine his decision regarding public spending plans.

14.02 / 09:49

economics inflation UK CPI UK inflation 'More questions than answers' as inflation remains unchanged at 4%

'Headline CPI inflation is running slightly below the BoE’s forecasts over the last few quarters.'

13.02 / 10:58

economics Bank of England UK Interest rates Office for National Statistics Unemployment UK wage growth defies forecasts but slows to lowest level in more than a year

Economists have advised against heavily relying on LFS data, citing persistent concerns about its quality.

12.02 / 16:07

economics Bank of England UK Interest rates treasury committee Ex-BoE deputy governor calls for lower interest rate on QE programme - reports

Bean said the QE programme has already cost UK taxpayers £38bn over the last 16 months, and is expected to be as high as £200bn.

12.02 / 16:07

markets UK ONS Office for National Statistics UK statistics regulator withholds endorsement of UK jobs data - reports

The ONS has been contending with a falling response rate to its surveys, and Labour Force Survey (LFS) data was suspended in September 2023 due to quality concerns.

12.02 / 13:47

UK Shawbrook Bank owners consider London IPO - reports

The PE owners previously considered a public offering in 2022, which they sought a £2bn valuation for at the time, but dropped the plans last year, according to the times.

09.02 / 18:43

UK bonds Investment trusts fixed income Ruffer Investment Company Investment Trust Ruffer Ruffer backs UK bond allocation despite performance drag

Ruffer defended the UK TIPS position, arguing the volatility in 2024's opening month was 'temporary' and did not alter its stance on the asset as a 'core element of our long-term inflation protections'.

09.02 / 16:58

UK phishing crypto phishing UK’s Fraud Intelligence Unit Shuts Down 43 Possible Crypto Phishing Websites

UK authorities have announced that the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) blocked 43 possible crypto phishing websites.

09.02 / 15:27

regulation UK Budget Financial Services listings equities Jeremy Hunt signals interest in potential British ISA launch - reports

Although he is open to the idea, Hunt argued he is still deciding what to include in his upcoming Budget on 6 March. | Credit: Treasury

09.02 / 11:06

economics inflation Bank of England UK Interest rates MPC Monetary Policy Committee BoE rate setter Mann: Inflation 'gaps' make achieving 2% target sustainably 'elusive'

Catherine Mann (pictured) said financial conditions had eased 'too much already' since September, in part as markets now 'soon expect' cuts.

29.01 / 10:51

UK companies London Stock Exchange IPOs Air Astana reveals target price as airline eyes 14 February listing

The firm’s global depositary receipts will be available to investors between $8.50-$11 per GDR.

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