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The Bank of England opted to hold interest rates at 3.75 per cent today, but a cut in March is now thought likely.Four members of the Monetary Policy Committee opted for a cut to 3.5 per cent, but five members – including Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey – voted to hold firm at 3.75 per cent.  In December, the bank cut interest rates from 4 per cent to 3.75 per cent, down from a high of 5.25 per cent the previous year.The next decision will take place on 19 March, with the majority of analysts now expecting a cut to 3.5…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Pandora will start making platinum-plated jewellery as the Danish group pivots in response to the soaring price of silver.Shares in the world’s largest seller of jewellery by volume have fallen almost two-thirds in the past year, as the price of silver nearly quadrupled before falling sharply in the past week.Pandora will start selling platinum bracelets in a few stores this quarter before launching them and charms globally in the second half of the year.“It’s highly frustrating when you are a highly desirable…

What is a savings platform?Like a concierge service for your cash, savings platforms are websites that work with a selected number of banks and building societies and help source savings accounts for you.This means you’re saved the job of having to shop around for the best rate, and can sometimes find exclusive accounts that aren’t available elsewhere.Savings platforms are becoming increasingly popular, especially as the deals they offer sometimes top the tables on comparison sites.Once you’re registered, you’ll only have one set of login information to remember, and – to ensure your savings don’t languish in a low-paying account –…

Artificial intelligence is the greatest investment opportunity of our lifetime. The time to invest in groundbreaking AI is now, and this stock is a steal! AI is eating the world—and the machines behind it are ravenous. Each ChatGPT query, each model update, each robotic breakthrough consumes massive amounts of energy. In fact, AI is already pushing global power grids to the brink. Wall Street is pouring hundreds of billions into artificial intelligence—training smarter chatbots, automating industries, and building the digital future. But there’s one urgent question few are asking: Where will all of that energy come from? AI is the…

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsFor congressional candidate Shrina Kurani, cryptocurrency is not only the future of money, it’s a transformative technology that could revolutionize campaign funding and attract a new generation of voters.She is among a vanguard of candidates courting campaign contributions in digital currencies such as Bitcoin.“We are a campaign that is speaking to a large part of the population, especially younger people,” said the American-born daughter of Indian immigrants, who…

The best trading laptop will help you buy and sell stocks and shares wherever you are, whether you’re a long-term investor or day trading on the markets.My team and I have tested and reviewed a range of the best laptops suitable for trading. Luckily, you don’t need a high-end laptop with top-end specs when you’re looking to trade. Most platforms offer online portals and desktop apps that update and display account transactions in real-time – with the stock exchanges’ servers running the show behind the scenes. As long as you have a stable internet connection and at least 8GB RAM,…

The UK property market completed nearly 1.2 million transactions in 2025, marking the highest level in three years despite facing multiple challenges throughout the year, according to data from TwentyEA and market indices. The market navigated Stamp Duty Land Tax changes, slower-than-anticipated interest rate reductions due to persistent inflation, and uncertainty surrounding budget announcements that particularly affected the prime property segment in the final quarter. Early 2026 market activity New property listings in early 2026 are 23% higher than the 10-year average, according to Chris Watkin and TwentyEA data. However, current conditions favour buyers in most areas, driven by excess…

One is coming up soon, and taking action could help people get cheaper billsAvoid making four expensive mistakes this year with your energy bills(Image: Getty)People across the UK are being urged to write down four dates in their 2026 calendars, as these dates may help them reduce their household costs. Energy bills can be one of the more expensive outgoings when you own or rent a home. This is especially true in the winter months, when more energy is used to stay warm and comfortable.Certain homes could end up spending more than they need to on these bills. But by…

Spot silver plunged below $75 per ounce, down 15% in Asian trading on Thursday, while gold fell 2% to $4,852 as a stronger US dollar weighed on precious metals. The US dollar’s strength, with the index now near 98, is driving down demand for precious metals among international buyers. The sharp drop extends a volatile stretch for silver, which reached highs near $120 per ounce last month before entering a steep correction. Over a three-day period in early February, prices fell by more than 35%. Market volatility intensified after Kevin Warsh‘s nomination as Fed Chair dampened expectations of further monetary…

BROOMFIELD, Colo., Feb. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Noodles & Company (Nasdaq: NDLS) announced today that it plans to effect a 1-for-8 reverse stock split (“Reverse Stock Split”) of its Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Common Stock”), that is expected to become effective on February 18, 2026 at 12:01 a.m.. Eastern Time. Noodles’ Common Stock will continue to trade on The Nasdaq Global Select Market (“Nasdaq”) under the existing symbol “NDLS” and is expected to begin trading on a split-adjusted basis when the market opens on February 18, 2026. The new CUSIP number for the Common…