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Economists are warning that an increase to the UK's minimum wage could make it harder to keep inflation low, which could mean it takes longer for interest rates to come down.

Profits at the UK's largest mortgage lender, Lloyds Banking Group, have fallen by over a quarter in recent months as interest rates peak and the competition intensifies in the mortgage and savings market. However, despite the tough trading conditions, the bank maintains that its customers are "resilient" and has improved its predictions for certain sectors of the economy this year.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday issued a final rule banning noncompete clauses in employment contracts in the U.S. But experts in the field said the FTC‘s move will definitely be challenged in court. Under the FTC’s new rule, if it goes into effect, existing noncompete agreements for the “vast majority” of workers will no longer be enforceable.

The UK’s producer trade body and actors union have called on the government to rejoin the AI debate and consider legislation before it is too late.

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor Gov. Phil Murphy has made TV and film a top priority for New Jersey ever since he took the helm of the Garden State in 2018. This week, Murphy made a West Coast swing to talk artificial intelligence with firms in the Bay Area and to talk new business with studios in Hollywood.

UK holidaymakers have expressed their frustration over a new £97 rule in Spain, with many stating they 'simply won't go' on holiday there anymore.

The firm behind a well-known Greater Manchester TV studio has been placed into liquidation it has been confirmed. Factory Transmedia Ltd was formed in 2000 and employed hundreds of people over its near quarter of a century in business.

—including the country’s first national paid family leave policy, something Glamour has long been .“As your president I’m here with a simple message. I give you my word, I have your back,” he told the crowd to cheers."Take paid leave. We’re the only advanced economy in the world not to guarantee paid leave.

K.J. Yossman Warner Bros. Pictures’ longterm head of physical production Kevin Trehy has exited the company after 21 years, Variety has exclusively learned.

For a politician who’s had to convince Greater Manchester he’s not a Liverpudlian lad, it was an odd choice to play ‘Penny Lane’ by The Beatles at Andy Burnham’s campaign launch.

The U.S. economy added a robust 303,000 jobs in March, well above expectations, as the unemployment rate ticked down to 3.8%.

Rylan Clark has revealed how he got to live out his dream of becoming cabin crew for the day in a surprising career move. Rylan, 35, appeared on Thursday's Good Morning Britain to talk about his new BBC Italy travel series with Rob Rinder, but the conversation soon turned to his recent stint as a flight attendant.TV presenter Rylan has always dreamed of a life at 30,000ft, so Virgin Atlantic recently put him to the test on a flight from London to Miami.

Fans have been flooding Rylan Clark with the same 'wish' after he said he 'might have some work to do' as he eyed up a dream career change. Last month, the TV and radio star revealed he'd returned following a month out of the UK as he filmed a new TV show, Dating Naked UK.

“charlatan” and “pawn” for his take on race relations.

A famous psychic has made some predictions for 2024 that have already come true.

Balloch’s tourist information centre is set to be closed.

Paris Fury may be married to a champion boxer and live a life of luxury, but she still knows a bargain when she sees one and isn't one to unnecessarily splash out.The wife of Tyson Fury proved just that this Easter weekend as she showed off the range of treats she picked up for their seven children, which were all very affordable.Taking to Instagram, Paris shared a snap of some Easter chocolate she had picked up for the kids from Asda, quipping that you 'can't beat' the supermarket giant. Amongst the stash was chocolate Easter-themed coins, which cost just 90p a bag, as well as their white chocolate bunnies, which retail for £1.50 each.

Priceless artworks gifted to the people of Bury will be protected after a museum was granted almost £600,000 for urgent repairs. Last month Bury Art Museum and Sculpture Centre warned that paintings and other works were at risk of being damaged by water passing through the leaky roof.

A senior Labour MP has refused to commit to giving compensation to women born in the 1950s affected by changes to the state pension age.

Work to transform the area around Stockport railway station is set to continue with plans for a new public square and 60,000 sq ft of office space.

A candidate in the right wing party set by Nigel Farage has been sacked after claiming Scotland is like a “turd that won’t flush”.

The Bank of England has announced it will freeze interest rates once again.

The Bank of England (BoE) will announce a potential change to the Base rate later today (March 21).

The steel-and-glass towers which stand proud in the city centre are a symbol of Greater Manchester’s economy.

Inflation in the UK has dropped to the lowest level in more than two years, official figures show. The latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed that February's Consumer Prices Index inflation stood at 3.4 percent - down from 4 percent in January.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief China’s social media, games and video giant Tencent saw 2023 revenues advance by 10% to $84.6 billion (RMB609 billion). But its net profits slid to $16.3 billion (RMB118 billion), down from $26.3 billion a year earlier. The group is directly affected by weakness in the mainland Chinese economy, which has recovered only slowly since the end of the COVID pandemic, and by ongoing regulatory concerns.

A rule change designed to stop a repeat of rows like Night & Day’s court battle could be on the books for Greater Manchester.

Manchester Airport can 'play a prominent role in closing the economic gap' between the north and south if it's linked properly with strategic regional road and rail connections, according to a new report.

The expansion of a Perthshire caravan site has been refused largely due to its design and layout.

Millions of workers across the UK will get a boost to their wages worth hundreds in less than a month.