Political News
UK spring Budget set for March 6, fuelling election speculation
Britain's spring budget statement will be delivered on March 6, the Treasury announced on Wednesday, amid suggestions the government may axe inheritance tax in an attempt to narrow a large opinion poll deficit ahead of a General Election which must be called by January 2025.
Rail fares to rise by 4.9pc in March
Rail fare increases are set to rise by 4. 9% from early next year, after the Department for Transport announced another cap on ticket price rises.
Sunday share tips: Nichols and Gattaca
The Times’ Lucy Tobin has said that investors should consider investing in AIM-listed soft drinks group Nichols, on the back of its emerging-markets potential.
G7 agrees to ban Russian diamonds - report
The G7 group of wealthy nations has agreed to ban imports of Russian diamonds, it was reported on Wednesday.