Interest rates – live: Bank of England confirms rise to 1.75% as inflation to hit 13% UK to enter ‘deep and protracted’ recession, Bank warns The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2022
Sunak defends taking money from deprived urban areas as he faces latest hustings with Liz Truss – as it happened Candidates face Tory members in Eastbourne; former chancellor, who was filmed saying he tried to divert funds from ‘deprived urban areas’, says it was sensible The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2022
As recession fears grow, strong US hiring is likely slowing The American job market has defied raging inflation, rising interest rates, growing recession fears The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2022
Cost of living squeeze deepens as recession looms; Felixstowe port strike dates set – as it happened Strike action will begin on 21st August after talks failed to produce a reasonable pay offer, says Unite union The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2022
The Bank of England predicts a lengthy recession at the end of the year Soaring natural gas prices are likely to drive consumer price inflation to 13.3% in October, the bank said. That will push Britain into recession later this year, bank forecasts show. WEKU · Aug 5, 2022
Friday briefing: What the interest rate spike means for the country – and for you In today’s newsletter: The biggest rate rise in nearly 30 years comes amid forecasts of economic decline. How bad might it be? The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2022
Tory leadership - live: Sunak warns ‘we’ll lose election if inflation rampant’ as Truss heckled Former chancellor says he’s ‘particularly worried’ about policies that worsen crisis after protesters interrupt foreign secretary The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2022
‘The big squeeze’: what the papers say about Bank of England’s recession forecast Bleak period of recession combined with rises in cost of living dominate the front pages, with plenty of horrifying graphics The Guardian - AU · Aug 5, 2022
What the papers say – August 5 The papers on Friday focus solely on the expected recession as readers are told to ‘batten down the hatches’. The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2022
Business leaders’ concern over Liz Truss plan for bonfire of EU regulations Slashing EU red tape ‘a priority’ in plan to beat recession, says frontrunner in Tory race The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2022
UK braces for long recession after biggest interest rate hike in 27 years, ASX rises to two-month high Australian shares rise to their highest level in two months, after oil prices sink to their lowest level since before Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the Bank of England announces its biggest interest rate hike in 27 years and warns of a long recession for Britain. ABC News · Aug 4, 2022
Britain heading for year-long recession - but PM and Chancellor nowhere to be seen Prime Minister Boris Johnson is reportedly on honeymoon in Slovenia while Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi enjoys a family break while families around the country are worried about how they'll pay their bills Daily Mirror · Aug 4, 2022
Sunak scorns Truss’s claims that tax cuts can avert recession Tory leadership rivals disagree on how to turn economy around and avoid predicted downturn in Sky news debate The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2022
Sunak and Truss clash over recession warning in debate British foreign minister Liz Truss clashed over the future of the economy with former finance minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday as the two contenders to be Britain's next prime minister debated the Bank of England's warnings of a long recession. Reuters · Aug 4, 2022
The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2022 Sunak accuses Truss of plans that would pour ‘fuel on the fire’ of recession Rival insists shrinking economy is not ‘inevitable’
Evening Standard · Aug 4, 2022 Andrew Bailey hits back at claims Bank of England too slow to raise interest rate The shocking assessment of the economy has reset the backdrop for the Conservative leadership contest
The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2022 Truss insists recession not inevitable as Sunak warns she will make things worse Rishi Sunak warned pouring ‘fuel on the fire’ could create ‘misery for millions’ as he hit out at his Tory leadership rival’s plans.
StockNews.com · Aug 4, 2022 3 Under the Radar Penny Stocks to Buy Now The Fed’s aggressive interest rate hikes and the economy's contraction for two consecutive quarters have increased the odds of a potential recession. Nevertheless, robust corporate earnings and some positive economic data have greatly supported the downside of the benchmark indexes lately. Therefore, we think it could be wise to invest…
Evening Standard · Aug 4, 2022 Conservative leadership debate LIVE: Liz Truss says there is no need to balance books ‘prematurely’ despite interest rate rise The Foreign Secretary claimed that her tax cuts would help to repay public debt back in the long-term
Benzinga · Aug 4, 2022 Bank Of England Raises Rates Again, Says UK Is Entering Recession: Will The US Fed Follow Suit? The Bank of England has now raised rates at six consecutive meetings to try and combat the U.K.’s rampant inflation. Its interest rate now stands at 1.75%.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 4, 2022 Oil Prices Slump to Lowest Since Before Ukraine Invasion Global oil prices dropped on Thursday to their lowest levels since before Russia's February invasion of Ukraine as traders fretted over the possibility of an economic recession later this year that could torpedo energy demand. Benchmark Brent crude futures dropped more than 3% to $93.81 a barrel after touching a…
Daily Mirror · Aug 4, 2022 Boris Johnson and Nadhim Zahawi 'missing in action' amid dire recession warning The Chancellor was said to be “working remotely” from a family break, while the PM and wife Carrie have reportedly jetted off on a delayed honeymoon to Slovenia - as the Bank of England issued a bleak recession warning
The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2022 Boris Johnson and Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi on holiday despite financial gloom Both men were away from Westminster as the Bank of England raised interest rates again and warned of the longest recession since the financial crisis.
Axios · Aug 4, 2022 Companies hoarding workers could keep the labor market strong Some employers say they are hesitant to reduce headcount, even as economic growth deteriorates.
Evening Standard · Aug 4, 2022 The Leader podcast: Interest rates rise as UK faces another recession The UK is once again facing a recession, as the Bank of England announced its predictions for the economy, alongside a 0.5% rise in interest rates.