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January 15 British lenders expect lower mortgage demand in early 2026, BoE says - REUTERS January 15 UK economy grew by better-than-expected 0.3% in November despite budget uncertainty ... (read more) January 14 UK business confidence drops to 3-year low, survey shows - REUTERS January 12 Visa applications down by over 100,000 amid strict immigration rules - EVENING STANDARD January 06 Unemployment climbs close to EU levels for first time - TELEGRAPH January 06 Interest rates will fall to 2.75pc amid unemployment crisis January 05 Warning of unemployment surge as business costs force companies to close January 05 Gatwick Airport becomes UK's most expensive for drop-off fees as it hikes charges to ... (read more) December 30 Thieves drill into bank vault and steal €30m in Christmas raid - THE TELEGRAPH December 30 UK investors plan to boost portfolios in 2026 - CITY.A.M December 26 Shoppers expected to shun Boxing Day sales after tax rises - THE TELEGRAPH December 24 HMRC inheritance tax rule change means households can pass on £2 million - BIRMINGHAM LIVE December 24 UK economic slowdown is confirmed by new official figures - SKYNEWS December 23 Evri driver arrested after 120 parcels stolen before Christmas - THE TELEGRAPH December 22 UK economic slowdown in third quarter confirmed – ONS - THE TELEGRAPH December 18 Blow to savers as banks cut interest rates - THE TELEGRAPH December 17 Inflation plunge means recession might be around the corner - THE TELEGRAPH December 17 Will interest rates go down tomorrow? Bank of England’s key factors and 2026 predicti... (read more) December 17 Britain risks ‘explosion’ in national debt - THE TELEGRAPH December 17 Christmas inflation sets in with price hikes on turkey and chocolate - YAHOO FINANCE December 17 UK inflation falls by more than expected to 3.2%, adding to case for interest rate cu... (read more) December 13 UK economy unexpectedly contracts by 0.1% in October ahead of budget - YAHOO FINANCE December 13 The warning signs that Britain is heading for recession - THE TELEGRAPH December 13 As GDP shrinks, it is not clear where the economic jump-start will come from - SKY NEWS December 10 UK visa restrictions to wipe £10.8 billion from economy, says Home Office assessment ... (read more) December 09 Why half a million state pensioners may start paying income tax after the budget -... (read more) December 09 Bank of England hunts for ‘cockroaches’ in $11tn shadow banking market - THE TELEGRAPH December 08 Bank of England warns staff over job cuts - THE TELEGRAPH December 08 Lenders fire up mortgage wars as rates touch 3.5% in big boost to buyers and owners ... (read more) December 08 Banks seek new revenue channels as FX gains fade - PUNCH