Bank of England's rate cut challenge

Recession fears grow with pressure on Bank of England to cut rates
Bosses in the private sector expect a "significant fall" in activity over the next three months, according to a survey by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).
UK Budget fallout adds to Bank of England dilemma on interest rates
Employers are cutting jobs and raising prices to offset tax increases, with wages still growing too fast for policymakers’ comfort
The Bank of England's rate cut challenge: stumbling growth and stubborn inflation
The Bank of England must contend with a slowdown in Britain's economy but also stubborn inflation pressures when it considers whether to cut interest rates in early February as well as its message about the outlook for the rest of the year.
Bank of England Set to Slash Interest Rates as UK Economy Stumbles
A weaker UK economy is expected to prompt the Bank of England to accelerate interest rate cuts; Goldman Sachs predicts up to six reductions by the end of next year. The investment bank’s analysts think that as inflationary pressures continue and economic growth slows,
Bank of England to cut interest rate six times by next year as UK economy slumps, Goldman Sachs says
Markets are greatly underestimating the likelihood that the Bank of England will need to speed up the pace of interest rate cuts, Goldman Sachs has argued. They forecast that UK interest rates could drop to 3.

Bird flu restrictions to cover England and Scotland

Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong to miss England game

New England sees another warm day as cold snap ends. Clipper storms to bring flurries and light snow midweek.
Much of New England saw the first “warm” day on Sunday after a brief cold snap and nearly a week of below average ...
England bowled out for 90 as Australia surge towards clean sweep
England are still searching for their first win of the Women's Ashes after another dominant Australia win in Adelaide.
Teen who killed 3 girls at Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England sentenced to over 50 years
A teenager who stabbed three young girls to death at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England has been sentenced to more ...
England did not lose because of athleticism - Lewis
Australia are more athletic and powerful than England - but that is not the reason for the gulf between the two teams, says ...
Here’s your Northern New England ski weather outlook for the weekend
Whatever your plans, the weather up north shouldn’t disappoint for winter activity enthusiasts. Saturday will be calm across ...