Bank of England cuts UK interest rates to 5%, first cut since 2020

Rachel Reeves is the first female Chancellor of the Exchequer

The Bank of England (BoE) has decided to maintain the interest rate at 5.25% despite inflation reaching its target rate of 2%. This decision was made by a 7–2 majority at the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting that ended on June 19, 2024. Two members of the committee

Britain’s Labour Party publishes manifesto

The ONS released its latest employment report for February - April 2024

Rishi Sunak launched the Conservative manifesto today at Silverstone Racetrack

UK council tax up for the 2024/2025 tax year

Sunak and Starmer are the leading candidates to be the Prime Minister of the UK post the general elections