4 d. ago Energy giants rake half a trillion in profits while households' bills go through the roof

New analysis shows energy companies have made more than £500m over the past five years, partly fuelled by soaring wholesale prices that have cost households a packet

Economics

4 d. ago Asda's 'cute' and 'practical' £8 ornament similar to something Next would sell

The 'must have' handy ornament would be great to have anywhere in the house when you need to take a break from your phone

Economics

8 d. ago US allies worldwide decry Trump’s car tariffs and threaten retaliation

Friendly countries around the globe join China in insisting import taxes are harmful to all, including WashingtonGovernments from Tokyo to Berlin and Ottawa to Paris have voiced sharp criticism of Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on car imports, with several of the US’s staunchest long-term allies threatening retaliatory action.Trump announced on Wednesday that he would impose a 25% tariff on cars and car parts shipped to the US from 3 April in a move experts have predicted is likely to depress production, drive up prices and fuel a global trade war. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Hopes of price war at the pumps as 4p cut off a litre of petrol

Fuel prices have not been so low since before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which sparked a huge rise due to concerns about disruption to supplies as well as sanctions on Russia.

Events

3 w. ago Asda promises biggest price cuts for 25 years as supermarket ramps up discounts

Shoppers are set to be big winners as Asda signalled a new price war as its new top boss promised to revive the ailing chain

Economics

3 w. ago Major supermarket announces it is cutting price of petrol by 4p per litre

The cuts come after a drop in wholesale prices of fuel

Economics

3 w. ago UK high street bloodbath as Pets at Home, Asda and Schuh to cut thousands of jobs

An already tough year for the UK's high street has seen several brands disappear entirely, and now three major names are making huge cuts to stave off increased costs

Society

3 w. ago UK high street bloodbath as Pets at Home, Asda and Schuh to cut hundreds of jobs

An already tough year for the UK's high street has seen several brands disappear entirely, and now three major names are making huge cuts to stave off increased costs

Society

3 w. ago Asda cuts fuel prices by 4p per litre amid drop in wholesale costs

It comes after the RAC said fuel prices should fall from a six-month high.

Economics

3 w. ago Fuel prices will drop if retailers pass on savings – analysis

The RAC said average pump prices could come down by at least 6p per litre for petrol and 3p per litre for diesel in the coming weeks.

Economics

3 w. ago British drivers being charged much more for petrol and diesel than motorists in Europe

The UK has the fourth highest fuel prices across the whole of the EU

Events

3 w. ago 'Devastated' locals blame new 'tourism tax' for sudden closure of huge theme park after four decades

The owners blamed rising costs, as the government hikes up minimum wage and national insurance contributions, as well as sharp fuel price rises.

Politics