FTSE 100 LIVE: Stocks rise as UK inflation unexpectedly falls to 2.5% in December
The FTSE 100 ( ^FTSE) and European stocks were higher on Wednesday as traders digested news that UK inflation unexpectedly ...
Annual UK house price growth accelerated in November – ONS
Annual house price growth accelerated to reach 3.3% in November, according to official figures. The annual growth rate ticked ...
Desire to ‘meet every concern’ over HS2 causes extra costs and delays – adviser
Sir Joh Armitt told MPs a ‘private sector approach’ would have been to say ‘Sorry, I have not got any more money’.
BlackRock assets hit record $11.6 trillion in fourth quarter of 2024
BlackRock's assets hit a record high of $11.6 trillion in the fourth quarter of last year as the world's largest money ...
Elon Musk sued by US markets regulator over Twitter stake disclosure
The US Securities and Exchange Commission said the billionaire failed to properly disclose the stake he had in Twitter before ...
Octopus Energy acquires OX2's French solar unit to boost development
Britain's Octopus Energy acquired on Wednesday the French business of Sweden-based OX2 that develops solar power plants on agricultural land, with Octopus planning to retain the French team and add to ...
Slower UK inflation relieves pressure on Rachel Reeves as financial markets calm
The cost of Government borrowing eased on Wednesday morning in a tentative sign of relief among traders after more heightened ...