Former RAF pilot steers CAB through turbulent turnaround

A former Royal Air Force fighter pilot who once flew Tornado jets at supersonic speeds is now navigating a different kind of high-pressure environment: the financial markets.Neeraj Kapur, 60, chief executive of CAB Payments, is leading a turnaround...

Where is growth in the Budget?

Rachel Reeves and the government have missed a real opportunity to put our country on a growth trajectory in this Budget.

The pound is set to rise to its highest level against the US dollar in over two years, fuelled by growing optimism about the UK economy and greater political stability compared to Europe and America.

Over a third (36 per cent) of UK adults cite not saving consistently from a young age as their biggest financial regret, according to independent research conducted on behalf of Handelsbanken Wealth & Asset Management.

The British pound is nearing a one-year peak against the US dollar following stronger-than-expected economic growth in the UK, which has postponed expectations of interest rate cuts this year.

Consumers are expected to remain cautious in discretionary spending until further interest rate cuts are implemented, cautioned the CEO of Sainsbury’s, as the company reported a significant decline in Argos sales.



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