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Companies prevented from joining the consumer investment market
October 19, 2022 06:21 AM BST| By Rishika Raina• Last year, more than 1,800 consumer alerts regarding illegal companies or individuals were released by the FCA.
People set to cut back on spending to save more, the survey found
October 18, 2022 01:03 PM BST| By Rishika Raina• Over half (51%) of the people are preparing to stay at home for more evenings during the upcoming months to save more.
3 key energy stocks to keep your eye on
October 18, 2022 10:08 AM BST| By Abhishek SharmaHighlights:,Energy companies are set to miss their target to install domestic smart meters this year.,The meters are crucial to reducing energy demand and preventing blackouts during winter.,The UK's energy regulator Ofgem has fixed a target of insta...
UK housing market slowed down after ‘mini-budget’, says Rightmove
October 17, 2022 08:50 AM BST| By Rishika RainaRightmove claimed that first-time buyers were the hardest hit category amid this rising uncertainty.
Gold stocks to explore amid market uncertainties
October 16, 2022 10:00 AM BST| By Abhishek SharmaHighlights:,Rising inflation and a weakening pound have led to volatility in the UK markets.,Gold stocks are often considered by investors as inflationary hedges.,The UK,inflation,has been touching record highs for some time and is expected to rise f...
China's tech manipulation poses a global threat: UK spy chief
October 15, 2022 10:00 AM BST| By Rishika RainaGCHQ’s director Jeremy Fleming raised these accusations at the annual security lecture at the Royal United Services Institute think tank.
Brits sitting on £5.6 billion worth of unwanted tech, says research
October 14, 2022 11:48 AM BST| By Abhishek SharmaHighlights:,Raising concerns over electronic waste, a new study has suggested that Brits are sitting on unwanted electrical gadgets worth billions.,The data came ahead of International E-waste Day.,While the calls for the reduction of e-waste continu...
Ofgem to launch an energy conservation campaign
October 14, 2022 08:45 AM BST| By Rishika RainaSeveral experts believe that the UK Government might be able to save millions through investments in a public information campaign on energy conservation.
Labour pledges cheaper broadband tariffs: Which stocks to watch?
October 13, 2022 12:38 PM BST| By Abhishek SharmaHighlights:,The Labour Party has pledged to enforce cheaper broadband tariffs for people in the low-income group.,Calling it an essential utility, the party highlighted that Brits are struggling to pay their broadband bills due to the cost of living...
'Storm clouds gather' over UK housing market
October 13, 2022 12:12 PM BST| By Rishika RainaStorm clouds can be seen in the deterioration of short-run expectations for both house sale as well as prices, said RICS chief economist.
Mortgage crisis may rise in coming months: BoE warns
October 13, 2022 09:51 AM BST| By Abhishek SharmaHighlights:,The central bank has warned that amid the rise in interest rates and living costs, the mortgage crisis may aggravate further in the coming months.,It added that the situation is presently better than it was before the 2008 financial crisi...
UKW, TRIG, JLEN: Mid-cap FTSE renewable energy stocks to watch
October 12, 2022 09:10 AM BST| By Abhishek SharmaHighlights:,The Liz Truss government is reportedly planning to cap the revenues of wind farms to keep energy costs down.,Expected to come into effect in 2023, the cap is said to be different from a windfall tax, which is imposed on a company's profit...
UK unemployment drops while the number of long-term sick surges
October 12, 2022 08:57 AM BST| By Rishika RainaThe number of economically inactive people in the UK has hit a record high level in the last quarter.
Retail stocks in focus as inflation buoys sales: FRAS, MKS, TED
October 11, 2022 12:41 PM BST| By Abhishek SharmaHighlights:,Retail sales in September rose by 2.2% due to price rises while sales volumes continued to shrink.,Another data showed that consumer card spending rose 1.8% during the month, the weakest rate since February 2021.,Amid the cost-of-living c...
Homes to be marketed by early November for Christmas sale
October 11, 2022 12:03 PM BST| By Rishika RainaIt took 52 days on average for the sale of homes last year, as per property website HomeOwners Alliance.
Senior cabinet minister claims winter blackouts highly unlikely
October 11, 2022 08:00 AM BST| By Rishika RainaNational Grid had recently warned that there might be planned power cuts over the coming winter.
New data claims 50 pubs closing every month: Which stocks to watch?
October 10, 2022 12:28 PM BST| By Abhishek SharmaHighlights:,Amid rising inflationary pressures, 50 pubs are downing their shutters in England and Wales, a new analysis has revealed.,Between June-end and September, 150 pubs were either demolished or turned into offices and homes.,The hospitality se...
Stocks to watch as UK mortgage rates hit the roof
October 10, 2022 11:08 AM BST| By Rishika RainaThe Bank of England has been consistently raising its base rate, which impacts all kinds of loans and mortgages in the UK.
UK's economy may not recover to pre-COVID levels before 2024
October 10, 2022 09:18 AM BST| By Abhishek SharmaHighlights:,The current challenges have prompted experts to predict that the UK economy may not return to pre-pandemic levels before 2024.,This indicates that economic growth may be restricted until the next general elections.,UK households and busin...
UK could face daily blackouts this winter: Stocks to watch
October 07, 2022 01:47 PM BST| By Rishika RainaIn the worst-case scenario, households may have to cope with a string of three-hour long power cuts during the rough winter months.