5 hours ago Falkirk Council building team jobs could move to private sector after review

Workshops with staff heard some team members say that Falkirk Council's stores are "not fit for purpose"

Politics

9 hours ago Starmer's hammer blow to British economy: Private sector shrinks for first time in a YEAR after Labour's Budget tax raid

Closely-watched PMI figures for this month were worse than analysts had pencilled in amid mounting fears of a slowdown.

Economics

10 hours ago UK activity drops to lowest in a year as business gives ‘thumbs down’ to Budget

Rise in employers’ national insurance contributions is weighing on sentiment, warn economists

Economics

10 hours ago Budget's hammer blow to Britain: Private sector shrinks for first time in a YEAR after Labour's massive tax raid

Closely-watched PMI figures for this month were worse than analysts had pencilled in amid mounting fears of a slowdown.

Economics

10 hours ago FTSE 100 Live 22 November: Games Workshop surges on strong update, retail sales disappoint

Household budgets are in focus after October’s retail sales figures showed a sharp fall and Ofgem increased the energy price cap.

Economics

10 hours ago UK private sector contracting as firms give ‘thumbs down’ to the budget – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsAverage annual energy bill to rise to £1,738 in Great Britain from JanuaryWhat is the energy price cap and can I cut my bill?The pound has dropped to a six-month low against the US dollar, after this morning’s weaker-than-expected retail sales report.Sterling fell as low as $1.255, its weakest level since 14 May, extending recent losses as economic worries have risen. Continue reading...

Economics

12 hours ago FTSE 100 Live 22 November: Budget jitters hit retail sales, Games Workshop shares surge

Household budgets are in focus after October’s retail sales figures showed a sharp fall and Ofgem increased the energy price cap.

Economics

12 hours ago Government urged to help struggling households with rising energy bills; budget uncertainty hits retail sales – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsAverage annual energy bill to rise to £1,738 in Great Britain from JanuaryWhat is the energy price cap and can I cut my bill?The pound has dropped to a six-month low against the US dollar, after this morning’s weaker-than-expected retail sales report.Sterling fell as low as $1.255, its weakest level since 14 May, extending recent losses as economic worries have risen. Continue reading...

Economics

13 hours ago British households’ energy bills will rise by 1.2% in January – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsWhat is the energy price cap and can I cut my bill?Citizens Advice fears that households with children and those on lower incomes will struggle to keep warm this winter:Alex Belsham-Harris, head of energy policy at Citizens Advice says: “Energy prices remaining relatively stable over winter will offer cold comfort to millions across the country already struggling to afford bills. It comes as people are falling further and further behind on their energy bills, with the amount owed to suppliers now a record £3.7 billion.“As colder weather sets in, we’re particularly worried about households with children and those on lower incomes, who are most likely to struggle with their heating costs.“The decision to introduce a price cap chang...

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