Most analysts expected the increase from 3.75% to 4%.
Nov 5, 2026
Chinese authorities stopped the sale of ABB Robotics, owned by a Swiss conglomerate, to SoftBank of Japan amid wider scrutiny of global transactions that could affect Beijing’s technology ambitions.
The company, which was majority owned by a private equity firm, said it was beginning a "new chapter".
Israeli party leaders are in discussions with President Isaac Herzog over who should get the first chance to form a governing coalition.
Some Democrats quickly signaled they could try to roll back the president’s tax and trade policies, ignoring his early veto threats.
A consultation will consider fines and other ways to clamp down on dangerous e-bike riders.
A little-known investment group has made a bid to buy the business.
Gordon Brothers will meet Jonathan Reynolds on Wednesday as the investment firm faces scrutiny over Poundland.
Democrats will hold Congress but President Donald Trump still has the power to block their plans.
Pound reaches highest level against a basket of currencies since the Brexit referendum a decade ago.
After a slower second quarter, the additions in the third quarter keep the company roughly on track to meet its goal of 15 million subscribers by the end of next year.
The brand's 38 physical stores and online site will continue to operate while receivers review its operations.
The war in Iran, efforts to promote fossil fuels and attacks on renewable energy contributed to higher prices for gas and electricity that drove voter discontent.
