Economy news stream

As Virgin Money's directors agree to Nationwide's takeover bid, it marks an important moment in the decline of Scottish-based banking.

The Bank of England has kept the cost of borrowing at 5.25% for the fifth time in a row.

The rate at which prices are rising has dropped from record highs, but remains above the 2% target.

The Bank of England held rates at 5.25% for the fifth time, after 14 increases to tackle inflation.

Bank of England interest rates have an impact on the mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions of people.

Borrowing was £8.4bn after higher benefits payments, including cost-of-living support.

The central bank keeps the cost of borrowing unchanged for the fifth time in row.

Leo Varadkar was taoiseach during the intense phase of Brexit, when Irish border took centre stage.

The prime minister tells the BBC the economy has "turned a corner" as he is challenged on rising bills.

February's drop to 3.4% means the cost of living is now rising at its slowest pace since September 2021.

Rachel Reeves says the next government will inherit "the worst set of economic circumstances since World War Two".

Rachel Reeves says Labour is "under no illusions" of the challenge if voted in.

Former billionaire Hui Ka Yan has been fined and faces being banned from the financial markets for life.

The consumer council writes to lenders to explain why deals are more expensive in Jersey than the UK.

Denise Patrick, 68, had to leave her Victoria Square property when it was deemed defective in 2019.

Homeowners and buyers have more choice than at any time for 16 years but little time to make up their minds.

Organisers say more than 50 venues have signed up to the event, which runs for nine days.

"It’s a hard economy to be selling a premium doughnut in", Planet Doughnut's owner says.