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Bank holds interest rates but hints at future cuts

The central bank decides to hold interest rates at 4.25% with inflation remaining above its target level.

Millions more to get £150 off energy bills

The criteria has changed so 2.7 million more people will get the money automatically knocked off their bills.

Millions more to get £150 off energy bills

The criteria has changed so 2.7 million more people will get the money automatically knocked off their bills.

Fed holds interest rates for fourth time despite tariff turmoil

The US central bank leaves its key interest rate unchanged at 4.3%, as its view of the economy darkens.

Fed holds interest rates for fourth time despite tariff turmoil

The US central bank leaves its key interest rate unchanged at 4.3%, as its view of the economy darkens.

Old meter switch-off is pushed back

Thousands of households will now not face disruption to hot water and heating, the government says

Old meter switch-off is pushed back

Thousands of households will now not face disruption to hot water and heating, the government says

HS2 line to be delayed again with no new date given

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the HS2 project was an "appalling mess".

Japan’s Nippon seals controversial US Steel deal after Trump pact

Nippon agreed to give a "golden share" to the US government to win approval of the takeover.

Japan’s Nippon rescues US Steel in controversial takeover

Nippon agreed to give a "golden share" to the US government to win approval of the takeover.