9 Croydon areas proposed for special conservation status
Croydon Council is considering creating nine new conservation areas to protect local heritage. Residents are invited to have their say on the plans, which would bring extra planning controls.
Croydon Council is considering creating nine new conservation areas to protect local heritage. Residents are invited to have their say on the plans, which would bring extra planning controls.
A community workshop in Mitcham is helping asylum seekers escape hotel isolation by teaching construction skills and offering a path to employment. Discover how this initiative is building futures.
The US economy expanded at a robust 4.3% annualised rate in Q3 2025, far exceeding expectations. The strong data complicates the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions amid mixed inflation and jobs signals. Read the full analysis.
The UK's economic growth for Q2 2025 has been revised down to 0.2%. Real household disposable income fell 0.8% in Q3, raising recession fears. Read the full analysis.
Luigi Mangione may avoid the death penalty for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson after his lawyers cited a conflict of interest involving Attorney General Pam Bondi. Read the latest legal developments.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves says the latest interest rate cut to 3.75% proves economic stability is back. Homeowners save £1,200 yearly on mortgages, while SMEs benefit from cheaper loans for investment.
The British Retail Consortium warns managing inflation expectations is key for 2026. High consumer forecasts may force the Bank of England to limit rate cuts. Read the analysis.
The Bank of England's latest interest rate cut to 3.75% affects millions. Discover what it means for your mortgage, savings, and the property market in 2024 and beyond.
The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 3.75%, offering relief to borrowers. However, a deep split on the Monetary Policy Committee suggests the rate-cutting cycle may be nearing its end. Read the full analysis.
The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 3.75%, offering relief to mortgage payers. However, Sky's Ed Conway warns of underlying economic uncertainties. Read the full analysis.
The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 3.75%, offering relief to mortgage payers. However, economists warn of underlying economic fragility and global trade uncertainties. Read the full analysis.
The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 3.75% following a sharp fall in inflation. Discover what this means for mortgages and the UK economy.
The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 3.75% in a 5-4 vote, citing a weakening labour market. Governor Andrew Bailey warns of 'stretched' US tech valuations. Read the full analysis.
The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 3.75%, delivering a boost to the UK economy. Read the full analysis of the MPC's decision and its implications for growth.
The Bank of England has cut UK interest rates from 4% to 3.75% today, a move widely expected to ease the economic downturn. Read the full analysis and market reaction.
The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates after inflation fell to 3.2%. Follow live updates on the crucial decision impacting mortgages and the UK economy.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr declares the agency is not independent, as the term is scrubbed from its website. Democrats accuse him of enabling Trump's power grab and threatening broadcasters.
UK inflation fell sharply to 3.2% in November, making a Bank of England interest rate cut this week almost certain. Analysis of the data and what it means for the economy.
UK inflation fell more than expected to 3.2% in November, driven by a supermarket price war. The data locks in an anticipated Bank of England interest rate cut. Read the full analysis.
UK inflation fell more than expected to 3.2% in November, driven by a supermarket price war. The data strengthens the case for a Bank of England interest rate cut. Read the latest analysis.
UK inflation dropped sharply to 3.2% in November, undershooting forecasts. The data strengthens the case for a Bank of England interest rate cut today. Read the latest analysis.
UK inflation eased more than expected to 3.2% in November 2025, adding pressure on the Bank of England ahead of its crucial interest rate decision. Follow the latest analysis.
UK inflation fell to 3.2% in November, beating forecasts and increasing pressure on the Bank of England to cut interest rates. Read the full analysis.
Police release new footage in hunt for Brown University gunman who killed two students and injured nine. Authorities seek public's help to identify the suspect.
Providence police release footage of a person of interest 'casing the area' before the Brown University shooting that killed two. A $50,000 reward is offered for information.
UK unemployment rises to 5.1%, with young workers bearing the brunt. As wage growth softens, the Bank of England faces pressure to cut rates. Read the full analysis.
UK unemployment climbed to 5.1% in the three months to October, the highest rate in four years, as wage growth slowed. Young workers are disproportionately affected. Full analysis.
UK unemployment rises to a four-year high of 5.1%, with payroll numbers falling sharply. Wage growth slows, increasing pressure on the Bank of England to cut rates. Read the full analysis.
New UK unemployment figures and sticky inflation data will shape the Bank of England's crucial interest rate decision this Thursday. Follow the latest economic snapshot.
Two students killed in the Brown University shooting have been identified as police release new footage in the search for the gunman. Nine others were wounded in the attack.