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Small firms left out in the cold from energy support measures, as 0.5% base rate hits

Responding to the news that the Government has launched new support measures to mitigate the impacts of rising energy bills for households and the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee… The post Small firms left out in the cold from energy support measures, as 0.5% base rate hits appeared first on London Business News |…

Boris did promise cheaper gas and to scrap the ‘damaging tax’ after Brexit which has turned out to be ‘fantasy’

The Prime Minister had promised Brits that once the UK has left the Bloc there will be cheaper gas bills after Brexit. Today millions of families are now facing soaring… The post Boris did promise cheaper gas and to scrap the ‘damaging tax’ after Brexit which has turned out to be ‘fantasy’ appeared first on…

Bank of England raises interest rates

The Bank of England today decided to raise rates to 0.5% in a surprise move. Laura Suter, head of personal finance at AJ Bell, commented: “Clearly trying to redeem his title… The post Bank of England raises interest rates appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

Why big oil is under pressure as consumers eye energy price hikes

Calls for a windfall tax on those oil and gas giants are likely to get louder following the latest financial update from London based Shell.  It’s profits for the last… The post Why big oil is under pressure as consumers eye energy price hikes appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

As interest rates set to rise, 57% are experiencing financial difficulties as the cost of living soars

Research by KIS Finance has revealed that as a direct result of the rising cost of living, 57% of people are either already struggling financially, or expect to do so… The post As interest rates set to rise, 57% are experiencing financial difficulties as the cost of living soars appeared first on London Business News…

One third of British workers have NEVER met their colleagues

According to new national research published by the UK’s leading pub company and brewer, Greene King, more than a third of UK workers today have never met their colleagues in person. Despite… The post One third of British workers have NEVER met their colleagues appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

Millions face soaring bills as Ofgem announces a 54% increase as energy cap rises

The energy regulator Ofgem have increased their price cap by 54% which will affect millions of households. Around 22 million customers who are on variable gas and electricity tariffs will… The post Millions face soaring bills as Ofgem announces a 54% increase as energy cap rises appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

Markets stumble despite Shell success

After a few decent days on the market, equities hit a stumbling block on Thursday with most of the major indices across Europe and Asia easing back. One of the… The post Markets stumble despite Shell success appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

Met Police chief put ‘on notice’ by Sadiq Khan over ‘the culture of racism, homophobia, bullying and misogyny’

The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has put the Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick “on notice” over a “culture of racism, homophobia, bullying and misogyny” within the force. A… The post Met Police chief put ‘on notice’ by Sadiq Khan over ‘the culture of racism, homophobia, bullying and misogyny’ appeared first on London Business…

PeoplePerHour sees freelance boom despite staff shortages

As the negative impact of staff shortages is felt across a myriad of UK industry sectors, freelancer website PeoplePerHour  reveals that it has seen a 48% year-on-year rise in freelance… The post PeoplePerHour sees freelance boom despite staff shortages appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

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