Download IPFS Spain’s services sector delivered its strongest performance since February, according to fresh economic data from S&P Global. The HCOB Spain Services PMI climbed to 55.1 in July, up from 51.9 the previous month, signalling a marked improvement in activity. The growth is largely attributed to robust domestic demand.[Read More…]

Download IPFS LONDON, The Bank of England is expected to announce another interest rate cut on Thursday, marking the 3rd reduction within a year. However, persistent inflation concerns are likely to divide the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) and complicate the outlook for further action. Governor Andrew Bailey is expected to[Read More…]

Download IPFS Bereaved families across the UK are encountering growing frustration when attempting to settle a loved one’s financial affairs, with leading banks criticised for lengthy delays, poor communication, and a lack of staff knowledge, according to recent findings from consumer group Which?. Dealing with probate, the legal process of[Read More…]

Download IPFS The UK Treasury’s latest proposal to streamline anti-money laundering (AML) regulations has been welcomed by legal finance professionals, who have long raised concerns about the mounting burden of compliance. As part of its broader Industrial Strategy, HM Treasury confirmed that it will introduce a package of updates to[Read More…]

Download IPFS Thousands of households across the United Kingdom are receiving a £150 one-off payment through council tax support, funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and distributed via the Household Support Fund (HSF). The scheme, which runs until 31 August 2025, is being managed by local authorities,[Read More…]

Download IPFS England’s cricket sector is experiencing a financial shift as overseas investors show increasing interest in domestic competitions, particularly The Hundred, the short-format league created by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). According to CNBC’s UK Exchange, valuations of teams within The Hundred have risen sharply, with individual[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Indian rupee has dropped to a record low of ₹87.79 against the US dollar, after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 25% tariff on Indian imports. The currency weakened from Monday’s closing rate of ₹87.65, as investor sentiment turned cautious amid fears of trade disruption[Read More…]

Download IPFS FRANKFURT, Germany’s Commerzbank has increased its full-year profit forecast for 2025, even after posting a 14% decline in second-quarter earnings, as the lender absorbs significant restructuring costs and continues to resist pressure from Italy’s UniCredit over a potential merger. The bank reported net profit of €462 million (£399[Read More…]

Download IPFS UK stock markets opened the week with cautious optimism, as the FTSE 100 staged a modest recovery following recent losses sparked by new US tariff measures under President Donald Trump. Financial stocks were among the key gainers, led by Lloyds Banking Group, which benefited from reports suggesting its[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS United Trust Bank’s mortgage division has announced a new partnership with long-established broker network Mortgage Intelligence. The move aims to broaden access to its specialist lending products and strengthen ties with intermediaries. Mortgage Intelligence, a provider of support services for mortgage and insurance advisers for over 25 years,[Read More…]