Download IPFS The US dollar faced continued pressure on Friday, heading for a weekly decline, as political and central bank developments in both Washington and London shaped currency markets. In the United States, President Donald Trump’s interim nomination for the Federal Reserve Board has fuelled expectations that a permanent replacement[Read More…]

Download IPFS London, 7 August 2025 – The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced it will introduce tougher regulations for electronic payment firms from May 2026 to strengthen the protection of customers’ money. The new measures will require payment companies to hold customer funds in segregated accounts, ensuring these funds[Read More…]

Download IPFS UK homeowners have received a welcome boost as house prices recorded their highest monthly increase so far this year. New data from Halifax shows average property prices rose by 0.4% in July, taking the national average to £298,237, up from £297,157 in June. The figures also reveal an[Read More…]

Download IPFS Households living close to new electricity pylons in Britain could receive up to £250 off their annual energy bills under a government plan aimed at easing resistance to grid upgrades. The scheme, announced on Thursday, is designed to encourage acceptance of the infrastructure needed to support the country’s[Read More…]