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Holyrood Distillery has stopped making whisky for now, while GlenWyvis has announced plans to appoint administrators. First-half export growth offers a different view of the market.
Restrictions announced by the White House this month are now in force, adding pressure on exporters as US–Canada trade talks remain stalled.
The unanimous quarter-point increase takes the rate to its highest level since 2011. The bank says further rises depend on inflation, growth and other incoming data.
The proposed 2027–2030 budget would increase weekly nursery provision from 15 to 20 hours. States members are due to debate and vote on the plan in December.
The jeweller reported broadly flat annual sales and a 9% fall in underlying operating profit. Anna Blackburn called for stability ahead of the October budget.
Amanda Blanc says England is building homes in flood-risk areas that could become difficult to insure, as company research and official figures show the scale of exposure.
The typical annual figure rises by £60 from 1 October, but the cap applies to unit rates and standing charges, and individual bills depend on usage.
The administration is examining whether a full or partial ban is feasible. Keeping more diesel at home could ease US prices, while overseas buyers face a possible supply gap.
Giles Hurley criticised rival supermarkets’ loyalty prices, but the published accounts give no product-level examples. A Competition and Markets Authority review found that...
The chancellor says Britain is preparing for possible US restrictions as diesel prices reach a record high. No ban has been announced, and the outcome of the talks is unknown.
The government proposes 2.5% deposits and 20% equity loans for eligible new-build homes. The Budget will determine key terms, while research on Help to Buy shows both gains and...
Economic activity rose 1% in the second quarter, official figures show. A gym equipment exporter describes overseas contracts, while a pastry chef warns of rising costs.
IllustrationThe government has outlined a 2.5% minimum deposit and 20% equity loan for eligible first-time buyers of new-build homes, but key limits and loan terms await the Budget.
The reciprocal lists cover household goods, food and other products, but neither side has announced when lower tariffs would take effect.
Sales reached 1.16 million across 12 European countries in the first half of 2026, according to figures reported by The Guardian. The effect of tax changes remains unquantified.
The ECB president said AI could raise productivity but its broader effects remain uncertain. Surveys in France and the United States show adoption spreading while firms report...
The RAC’s average has passed its 2022 peak, adding to drivers’ costs. A separate forecourt tracker also reported a record, although its average differs.
The chancellor told Labour’s conference he would balance day-to-day spending with revenues while pursuing jobs and growth, against a backdrop of borrowing above forecast.