Healey praised business. The feeling was not mutual
While the Treasury issued supportive quotes from corporate stakeholders, other leaders said the package fell short
National/regional news and analysis
London cap for new first-time buyer scheme ‘needs urgent rethink’
Effectiveness of measures to help buyers on to the ladder called into question while interest rates are elevated, housing experts warn
Property tax rise will push more landlords to sell, Healey warned
Measure will yield £575mn for Treasury in 2028-29, but estate agents say it will add to pressures in private rental sector
Investors bet on Miami’s luxury boom with $817mn skyscraper deal
Elliott-backed private lender makes Florida’s largest-ever condo construction loan
Trump’s Push to Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook Looms Over Warsh
Lisa D. Cook, a Fed governor, is set to face an unorthodox, private hearing over allegations of mortgage fraud she has consistently denied.
How the Fed’s Interest Rate Decision Affects Credit Cards, Loans and More
The Federal Reserve left its benchmark rate untouched, but a December hike could make holiday borrowing more costly.
Sovereign wealth funds to be taxed on UK property investments
Change is set to hit countries such as the Gulf states that are big property investors in Britain
Budget 2026: experts on what John Healey’s ‘breathing space’ plan means for households
It was a “breathing space” budget from Chancellor John Healey. In the absence of big surprises or bold change, Healey’s trade-off appears to be small reliefs now in exchange for “fresh hope” in the future. Here’s what our experts made of the chancellor’s first budget.
Targeted help with energy costs as bills keep rising
Jonquil Lowe, Visiting Academic, The Open University
Law firm Sidley Austin hires banker to lead practice group in Wall Street rarity
Restructuring expert William Evarts represents rare move by a banker switching from finance to lead a law firm speciality
HMRC creates list of 200 billionaires in tax crackdown on UK’s wealthiest
Authority invites each billionaire and their representatives to ‘a voluntary initial or pre-filing discussion’
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