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It is finally budget week, so Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the context of Rachel Reeves’s big moment and how high the stakes are. Plus, Kiran talks about what happened behind the scenes of his trip to Johannesburg with Keir Starmer, including how talks over the Ukraine peace plan unfolded
Rachel Reeves hints there will be budget measures to push down prices and Bank of England is likely to act UK inflation eases to 3.6% before crunch budget Business live – latest updates After three months on a high plateau, inflation is beginning to ease again. The drop from 3.8% to 3.6% in the October consumer prices index sets the UK on a downward path that reduces the pressure on shoppers, businesses and the government. Never mind that City economists had expected a fall last month. It appears to be a turning point back towards normality after a topsy-turvy…
Worn by everyone from Tyler, the Creator to Cole Palmer and Joe Wilkinson, duffels are back in demand It’s the coat most associated with a beloved children’s character, so it makes sense that the duffel is a familiar sight in playgrounds across the country. But this year it is also – once again – quietly enjoying a moment on grownups. In the Christmas advert for Waitrose, comedian Joe Wilkinson wears a duffel coat while in the supermarket with Keira Knightley. Footballer Cole Palmer wore one in 2024’s Burberry campaign, subtitled “It’s Always Burberry Weather”, and Tyler, the Creator wears…
Clifford Chance makes about 50 roles redundant, and PwC indicates that AI may lead to fewer hirings The law firm Clifford Chance is reducing the number of business services staff at its London base by 10%, with the increased use of artificial intelligence a factor behind the decision. The head of PwC has also indicated that AI may lead to fewer workers being hired at the accountancy and consulting group. Continue reading… Source link India News Cupid, Acutaas Chemicals and 4… US senators call for probe of scam… ‘Followed Lord Krishna's… 5 stories you must read today,… Stock Market…