Bank of England Raises Rates for First Time in Three Years

New York Times - Nov 5, 2026

The central bank increased interest rates for the first time in more than three years and warned that inflation would climb to about 5 percent next year, far above its target.

Read full article

More News

Nov 5, 2026

Faisal Islam: How high will interest rates go?

The BBC's economics editor views one more interest rate as likely, but thinks that will be all.

Nov 5, 2026

Three ways the interest rate rise could affect you

Job, loans and savings are all affected by the rise in interest rates announced by the Bank of England.

Nov 5, 2026

Qatar Airways Inaugurates Flights to Venezuela and Colombia

The airline inaugurates twice-weekly flights linking Doha, Bogotá and Caracas, becoming the first Gulf carrier to serve Venezuela while expanding connections between South America, Asia and the Middle East. The post Qatar Airways Inaugurates Flights to Venezuela and Colombia appeared first on Business Traveller.

Nov 5, 2026

Israel’s Election Ended With No Clear Winner. These Parties Are Trying to Form a Coalition.

Israeli party leaders were holding discussions with President Isaac Herzog on Thursday about who should get the first chance to form a governing coalition.

Nov 5, 2026

The Texas-size Political Tremor Rattling Big Business

The Lone Star State’s business-friendly playbook could be rewritten by the Democrats’ election sweep there.

Nov 5, 2026

What Shaped Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s Thinking on A.I.

Some call him a doomer. Others see him as a responsible technologist. Here’s how the Anthropic chief executive’s thinking on artificial intelligence was shaped.

Nov 5, 2026

High Gas Prices Boost Sales of Hybrids for Toyota, Sending Its Stock Soaring

Toyota is cashing in on a U.S. hybrid boom as electric-vehicle demand slows, but shifting political tides in Washington could jeopardize its edge.

Nov 5, 2026

China Blocks SoftBank’s $5.4 Billion Robotics Takeover, Impeding Foreign Deals

Chinese authorities stopped the sale of ABB Robotics, owned by a Swiss conglomerate, to SoftBank of Japan amid wider scrutiny of global transactions that could affect Beijing’s technology ambitions.

Nov 5, 2026

Travel Around Paris And We'll Guess Your Relationship Status

Is there any city that's more romantic? View Entire Post ›

Nov 5, 2026

Broadcasters Julia Bradbury and Kate Humble extol virtues of the great outdoors during WTM London

Broadcasters Julia Bradbury and Kate Humble urged tour operators at WTM London to think carefully about how they target different audiences and the language needed to woo the right customers. Speaking yesterday during sessions on the Wanderlust Stage, they both extolled the virtues of the great outdoors and getting off the beaten track – especially if it encourages travellers to put down their phones and fully experience destinations.

Nov 5, 2026

Visit Qatar Launches Two-Night Doha Stopover Offer for UK Customers

Visit Qatar announced the launch of Stopover Your Way (Enjoy Two Nights on Us) at World Travel Market (WTM) London, offering eligible UK travellers two nights’ accommodation at participating four-star hotels across Qatar. Developed in partnership with Qatar Airways and Discover Qatar, the promotion encourages travellers to turn their journey into an opportunity to discover all that Qatar has to offer, from its rich cultural heritage to its beaches, desert adventures, museums and vibrant culinary scene. There are a number of participating four-star hotels, and customers have flexible options to upgrade or extend their stay.

Nov 5, 2026

String duo Sol Gabetta and Patricia Kopatchinskaja impress in theatrical Hong Kong recital

Seldom is the idiom to show up “with bells on toes” taken literally, but that is exactly what Moldavian-Austrian-Swiss violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja and Argentine cellist Sol Gabetta did at their recital at Hong Kong City Hall on November 2. Classical music boundaries have no place in the pair’s playbook, and their theatrical entrance for the last leg of their Asian tour – each from opposite sides of the stage, dressed in bold colours and wearing slip-ons with bell-lined toes – was a clear...

Bank of England Raises Rates for First Time in Three Years

More News

Faisal Islam: How high will interest rates go?

Three ways the interest rate rise could affect you

Qatar Airways Inaugurates Flights to Venezuela and Colombia

Israel’s Election Ended With No Clear Winner. These Parties Are Trying to Form a Coalition.

The Texas-size Political Tremor Rattling Big Business

What Shaped Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s Thinking on A.I.

High Gas Prices Boost Sales of Hybrids for Toyota, Sending Its Stock Soaring

China Blocks SoftBank’s $5.4 Billion Robotics Takeover, Impeding Foreign Deals

Travel Around Paris And We'll Guess Your Relationship Status

Broadcasters Julia Bradbury and Kate Humble extol virtues of the great outdoors during WTM London

Visit Qatar Launches Two-Night Doha Stopover Offer for UK Customers

String duo Sol Gabetta and Patricia Kopatchinskaja impress in theatrical Hong Kong recital

Recommended

Martha Stewart Now Blames Craig Melvin for Homeless Halloween Costume

Drunk and dangerous e-bike riders face on-the-spot fines under crackdown

Why do veterinary fees and sausage rolls vary in price across London?

Bangladesh Agrees to Raise Minimum Wage for Garment Workers After Protests

Interest rates hiked to 4% in first increase in over three years

What does the raise in interest rates mean?

“If The Air Smells Like Burnt Cheerios, Steer Clear”: 30 Rural “Red Flags” That Signal Something Is “Very Wrong" In An American Small Town

Naher Osten: Airlines setzen Flüge nach Dubai weiter aus

Trump Administration Moves to Oust Arbitrators as Doctor Payouts Soar