Lenders face a lot of risks, but two of them – interest rate and liquidity – were the main drivers of the sudden and rapid failure of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. That’s why more trouble may be ahead for the banking sector.
Jeremy Hunt is unveiling his first spring budget on March 15.
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Investment in UK childcare should go towards better pay and conditions for workers. This could also help increase availability and affordability for parents.
Concerns about the credibility of pay review bodies could boost collective bargaining on worker pay.
The prime minister on a previous visit to Belfast to promote Northern Irish industry. Harland & Wolff shipyard, December 16 2022.
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