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UK house prices increase by 0.6% month-on-month in July, says Nationwide

The annual rate of house price growth accelerated to 2.4% on average in July, Nationwide Building Society said.

The Independent UK

Bank of England governor blocks Rachel Reeves’s Revolut meeting

Concerns about chancellor’s involvement in independent process over fintech’s banking licence

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Trump’s crypto push: Britain is right to say no to digital currency politics

Editorial: As the US president’s family profits from private money, the Bank of England is showing necessary leadership by rejecting the hype

The Guardian - UK

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Rachel Reeves and Andrew Bailey clash over blocked Revolut meeting – reports

The Bank governor scrapped a three-way meeting involving the Prudential Regulation Authority, the Treasury and the fintech firm.

Evening Standard

The UK’s weak economic growth and Brexit: Is the worst over?

The UK’s decision to leave the European Union has left lasting impacts on the country’s economy. While many of the repercussions appear to be longstanding, including low productivity, Euronews Business asked experts whether they think the worst is over.

Euronews

Bank of England chief says ‘not sensible’ to tear up ring-fencing rules

Andrew Bailey’s comments come after Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced plans to reform the system.

Evening Standard

The quiet, matter-of-fact takeover of women holding senior economist roles

From Rachel Reeves to the MPC, and thinktanks to unions and lobby groups, many of the authoritative voices we hear discussing economics are female

The Guardian - UK

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People will hate me... but our banknotes don't need a redesign

Thrilling exercise in democratic wish fulfillment, or costly vanity project?

Creative Bloq

UK unemployment rises and wage growth slows as jobs market ‘weakens’

ONS data shows jobless rate climbing to highest rate since June 2021 with growth in average earnings slowing to 5%

The Guardian - UK

Rachel Reeves is hoping deregulation will save the economy. We know how that ends

The chancellor’s emollient speech to City bosses this week was alarming. There are better ways to revive Britain’s fortunes, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott

The Guardian - UK

Voices: Inflation has delivered a nasty shock – but don’t panic just yet...

COMMENT: The Bank of England can still cut rates at its August meeting, reassures James Moore. So, this blip may prove temporary...

The Independent UK

House price growth accelerating while rental price growth cools

Property values rose by 3.9 per cent on average in the 12 months to May, up from 3.6 per cent annual growth in April, according to ONS figures

Evening Standard

Annual house price inflation accelerating but rental price growth cooling – ONS

Property values rose by 3.9% on average in the 12 months to May, up from 3.6% annual growth in April, according to ONS figures.

The Independent UK

Inflation hits 18-month high as food prices climb

UK inflation rose to a near 18-month high in June, with the Consumer Prices Index reaching 3.6 per cent, an unexpected increase from 3.4 per cent in May. The drivers of the increase included food prices rising for the third consecutive month, and a significant rise in air fares. The…

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The Guardian - UK

UK inflation rise makes it clear: the cost of living crisis has not gone away

Analysts say pressure will be on Bank to keep interest rates higher for longer, as consumers’ mood stays gloomy

Evening Standard

Households face new squeeze as June inflation unexpectedly jumps to 3.6%

The “grim” jump in inflation to an 18 month high is not expected to prevent an interest rate cut next month

The Guardian - UK

Diageo CEO Debra Crew steps down; UK inflation rises to 18-month high of 3.6% – as it happened

Crew leaves after investor disquiet over company’s lacklustre performance; UK food prices rise most since February 2024 but economists still expect August rate cut

The Guardian - UK

Tread carefully with reform of bank ringfencing, chancellor

Ditching the regulation in its entirety risks another financial crisis. Stamp duty on shares remains the background drag

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The Conversation

England’s redesigned banknotes will reveal how the country sees itself

The Bank of England has announced a redesign of its banknotes and invited the public to suggest new themes that might feature on them. Victoria Cleland, the Bank of England’s chief cashier, said this was as “a symbolic representation of our collective national identity and an opportunity to celebrate the…

Evening Standard

Bank of England to ease rules for smaller and mid-sized banks

The Bank also said it will push ahead with the majority of new capital rules at the start of 2027 but will delay part of the proposals.

The Guardian - UK

To hoard or not to hoard? UK consumers on the pros and cons of cash

Events such as the Iberian power blackout have led some to go back to physical money, but others are not convinced

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 thrives but tariff threat hurts Europe

US President Donald Trump on Saturday said major trading partners Mexico and the EU would face a 30% tariff starting next month.

The Independent UK

Voices: If interest rates fall, could the 3 per cent mortgage make a comeback?

COMMENT : The governor of the Bank of England has hinted at a cut in rates thanks to the government’s decision to tax jobs. James Moore shares the welcome news that mortgages will get cheaper – but adds a note of caution

Evening Standard

Reeves says protections remain for ‘working people’ amid wealth tax speculation

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the manifesto commitment not to increase income tax, national insurance and VAT still stood.

Evening Standard

Tax rises: Freeze on income tax thresholds for millions left on table by Treasury minister Darren Jones

The Government has promised not to raise the ‘headline rate’ of income tax but has left open the possibility of freezing the thresholds for paying the levy

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