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Weak UK jobs market holds steady as new PM takes office

Weak UK jobs market holds steady as new PM takes office

By Suban Abdulla LONDON, July 21 (Reuters) - Britain's job market appears to have stabilised at weak levels with official data showing annual wage growth and unemployment steady in the three months to May and payrolled employment little changed in June despite political turmoil in Westminster.
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Morning Bid: Alphabetting

Morning Bid: Alphabetting

By Mike Dolan LONDON, July 22 - What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets Oil prices, bond yields and chip stocks were rising in sync again overnight, as this renewed round of fighting between the U.S. and Iran entered its eleventh day with no
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UK inflation slows to 2.6% in June

UK inflation slows to 2.6% in June

LONDON, July 22 (Reuters) - Britain's annual rate of consumer price inflation fell to 2.6% in June from 2.8% in May, official figures showed on Wednesday.
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Morning Bid: The most violent ceasefire

Morning Bid: The most violent ceasefire

By Mike Dolan What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets With TV screens dominated by all the hoopla surrounding Spain’s World Cup victory this weekend, some may have failed to notice that the Iran conflict appears to have descended into a full-
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UK Prime Minister Announces VAT Cut on Electricity Bills to Ease Cost of Living

UK Prime Minister Announces VAT Cut on Electricity Bills to Ease Cost of Living

The UK Prime Minister has announced a VAT cut on electricity bills, reducing the tax from 5% to 0% starting October 1. This measure aims to provide financial relief to households struggling with rising living costs. The tax cut is funded by canceling the Digital ID program, which was projected to cost £1.8 billion over three years. The government expects this move to lower inflation and support households across the UK, including small businesses and charities eligible for domestic energy VAT relief.
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Inflation Cool-Down Eases Rate-Hike Concerns in Middle Market Debt

Inflation Cool-Down Eases Rate-Hike Concerns in Middle Market Debt

Inflation Cool-Down Eases Rate-Hike Concerns in Middle Market Debt
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UK borrows less in June but fiscal challenge for Burnham remains huge

UK borrows less in June but fiscal challenge for Burnham remains huge

LONDON, July 21 (Reuters) - Britain's government borrowed £16 billion ($21.51 billion) in June, a third less than in the same month last year, according to official data which nonetheless showed the scale of the fiscal challenge facing new Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
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Analysis-New UK finance minister calms market but investors see more tax and debt ahead

Analysis-New UK finance minister calms market but investors see more tax and debt ahead

By William Schomberg LONDON, July 21 (Reuters) - The surprise decision by Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to make John Healey his finance minister is adding to questions about how much extra borrowing or tax hikes are coming for the stretched bond market and an economy struggling to grow.
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Morning Bid: Tariff reprise

Morning Bid: Tariff reprise

By Mike Dolan What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets Global stock markets may just be weary of the back-and-forth in the Middle East, but they latched onto a sliver of hope in the still-raging U.S.-Iran conflict overnight.
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UK Company Administrations Rise Amid Economic Pressures

UK Company Administrations Rise Amid Economic Pressures

The number of company administrations in the UK has increased by 6% in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, according to research by Kroll. A total of 649 companies entered administration, with significant increases in the financial services sector, which saw a 63% rise. This trend is attributed to regulatory pressures, funding challenges, and market volatility. The manufacturing, construction, and real estate sectors also reported high numbers of administrations. The collapse of Market Financial Solutions, amid allegations of fraud, has further impacted the financial services sector, leading to increased scrutiny and compliance discussions among boards.
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European shares muted as markets assess US-Iran jitters; tech earnings loom

European shares muted as markets assess US-Iran jitters; tech earnings loom

By Tharuniyaa Lakshmi July 20 (Reuters) - European shares were muted on Monday as an escalating U.S.-Iran conflict drove oil prices higher, stoking inflation fears just as markets head into another global corporate earnings season.
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World Cup inflation is real, according to new survey

World Cup inflation is real, according to new survey

As Spain and Argentina soccer teams prepare for the World Cup finals of 2026 in New Jersey at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, people in host cities across the US are still recovering, financially, from this summer’s massive sporting event. But it’s not in ways you might imagine. Of course, some people ...