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Bank of England Set to Cut Rates to 4% in June as Inflation Hits Target
Finance
Bank of England Set to Cut Rates to 4% in June as Inflation Hits Target
Markets price an 85% chance of a June cut after inflation data undershot forecasts, raising hopes of mortgage rate relie
Elizabeth Chen, Economics Editor · 12 Apr 2026
Bank of England Holds Rates at 4.25% as Inflation Concerns Persist
Finance
Bank of England Holds Rates at 4.25% as Inflation Concerns Persist
The MPC voted 6-3 to hold, with three members pushing for an immediate cut as the economy shows signs of slowing.
Elizabeth Chen, Economics Editor · 12 Apr 2026
Starmer's Approval Rating Hits New Low as Voters Question Economic Direction
Politics
Starmer's Approval Rating Hits New Low as Voters Question Economic Direction
The Prime Minister's net approval falls to its lowest since taking office, with economic confidence the main driver of t
Marcus Holloway, Political Editor · 12 Apr 2026
FTSE 100 Hits New Record High as Mining and Energy Stocks Surge
Finance
FTSE 100 Hits New Record High as Mining and Energy Stocks Surge
The index closed above 8,800 for the first time, driven by commodity stocks and positive sentiment from US economic data
Thomas Reynolds, Markets Correspondent · 12 Apr 2026
A Complete History of Britain: From Roman Conquest to the Modern Nation
Analysis
A Complete History of Britain: From Roman Conquest to the Modern Nation
How one small island became the world's most influential nation — and what that history means for Britain today.
Marcus Holloway, Political Editor · 12 Apr 2026
The British Empire: Rise, Rule and Legacy — A Complete History
Analysis
The British Empire: Rise, Rule and Legacy — A Complete History
At its peak the British Empire covered 24 per cent of the earth. How it was built, how it was lost, and why it still mat
Marcus Holloway, Political Editor · 12 Apr 2026
UK Economy Grows 0.4% in First Quarter as Services Lead Recovery
Economy
UK Economy Grows 0.4% in First Quarter as Services Lead Recovery
The quarterly growth figure of 0.4% is the strongest in a year and beats the OBR forecast, but masks a continued contrac
Elizabeth Chen, Economics Editor · 12 Apr 2026
The History of the English Language: From Anglo-Saxon to Global Tongue
Analysis
The History of the English Language: From Anglo-Saxon to Global Tongue
How a dialect spoken by a few thousand Germanic settlers became the world's lingua franca — and what that history reveal
Prof. Helen Murphy, Education Editor · 12 Apr 2026