The Bank of England (BoE) today raised its key lending rate from the historic low of 0.25% to 0.5% after the Monetary Policy Committee voted 7-2 in favour of an increase.
The UK government outlined the details of its new Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill yesterday in the House of Commons to ensure effective insurance for self-driving vehicles.
UK consumer price inflation increased from 2.9% in August to 3% in September the highest rate seen since April 2012, according to figures released today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Past Institute of Actuaries president (Leonard) John Martin died in July 2017, aged 88.John began his actuarial career after leaving school. In 1952 he joined R Watson and Sons, where he enjoyed a successful career as a consulting actuary, concluding as senior partner in 1993.
On a very warm evening in June, approximately 30 Liverymen and guests sat down in the smart surroundings of the Don Restaurant in the City for an event organised by the consort, Michael Bridgeland, entitled Tour de Vin.
Silver is one of the Master Sally Bridgelands passions and we joined her at the Silver Speaks exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum to share in her love of shiny things.
This summer, BBC One launched a brand- new show to see some of the best choirs in the UK do battle to be crowned Pitch Battle champions. My a cappella group, The Noteables, were delighted to be selected as one of the 30 choirs to take part and we had to work hard to impress the judges Gareth Malone, Kelis and Chaka Khan.
Some 21% of UK adults anticipate they wont need residential social care in their old age, suggesting the overwhelming majority are facing up to the prospect.
