Business & Economy Editor
Priya Sharma reports on business, finance, and the UK economy. She holds an MBA from London Business School and has written for The Financial Times and The Times.
The Bank of England has held the base interest rate at 5.25% for the fifth consecutive meeting, offering some relief to homeowners but signalling caution on inflation.
A major high street retailer has entered administration, putting hundreds of jobs at risk and raising fresh concerns about the future of brick-and-mortar retail in the UK.
A new government grant scheme offering up to £25,000 for small businesses has opened for applications, aiming to boost innovation and job creation in local communities.