News and Tax Data Financial news from the BBC Bank of England expected to cut interest rates Analysts believe the Bank rate will fall from 4% to 3.75%, lowering the cost of borrowing. BP names new boss as current CEO leaves after less than two years BP has appointed Meg O'Neill as its chief executive, making her the first female boss of a major oil giant. Insurers told to make policies easier to understand The demand follows a "super-complaint" about the home and travel insurance sectors. Why this month's inflation figure may be good news for you The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials. Pay freeze for Father Christmas but elves fare better Some seasonal workers have seen pay rises this year but Santas may have to tighten their belts. Should more be done to tackle 'ghost jobs', vacancies that don't exist? Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed. Starmer tells Abramovich to 'pay up now' or face court The Prime Minister said Roman Abramovich should make good on his pledge that money from the sale of Chelsea FC would go to benefit Ukrainians The Oscars to leave ABC and stream on YouTube starting in 2029 The show was hosted by ABC for more than a half-century and reveals the latest major shakeup in Hollywood.
