5 h. ago Starmer ‘too arrogant’ to admit he’s got things wrong, Badenoch tells Commons

The Conservative leader pressed the Prime Minister on borrowing costs, unemployment, and future tax rises, at PMQs.

Politics

7 h. ago AD FEATURE: Pet insurance costs skyrocket as Brits say they're paying more than ever

Pet insurance costs have been on the rise in recent years with a sharp increase in Europe - and Brits are feeling the surging prices the most according to new research

Economics

9 h. ago Bakkavor cautions over rising costs ahead of £1.2 billion takeover

The fresh food supplier said cost inflation was being driven by price hikes for ingredients and a rising wage bill.

Economics

29 h. ago Pressure rises on Reeves as government borrowing costs hit 27

Chancellor will face more limited fiscal headroom at budget after yield on 30-year bond increases to 5.68%Business live – latest updatesReshuffle gymnastics prepare Starmer to walk tricky budget tightropeBritain’s long-term borrowing costs have hit their highest level in 27 years, intensifying the pressure on the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, before the autumn budget.The yield, or interest rate, on 30-year UK government debt hit 5.714% on Tuesday. That is its highest level since 1998, indicating that it will cost the UK more to borrow from the markets, above the previous 27-year high of 5.649% set in April. Continue reading...

Events

29 h. ago Do you have one of these popular savings accounts? Beware your nest egg being destroyed: SYLVIA MORRIS

Savers have been hit by a rise in the cost of living and falling interest rates, writes SYLVIA MORRIS. So there are millions earning just up to 1 pc on their money, the lowest rate for over two years.

Economics

30 h. ago Do you have one of these popular savings accounts? Then your nest egg is being destroyed as we speak... this is what you must do now: SYLVIA MORRIS

Savers have been hit by a rise in the cost of living and falling interest rates, writes SYLVIA MORRIS. So there are millions earning just up to 1 pc on their money, the lowest rate for over two years.

Economics

53 h. ago Taxi fares set to rise across West Lothian in time for Christmas

The largest proposed rise of 9.5%, could see the cost of a Tariff 3 journey of 10 miles rise by more than £4 over the Christmas and New Year holidays.

Economics

3 d. ago Scotland needs nightlife minister to save struggling pubs and clubs, industry says

Trade chiefs warn Covid shutdowns, spiralling energy costs and the decline of city centres as well as tax rises have seen venues shed thousands of jobs.

Politics

5 d. ago Expert reveals the five side hustles that may earn you extra money

Side hustles are on the rise as people try to keep up with the cost of living

Politics

5 d. ago Shrinkflation! Cadbury slashes number of Wispa and Crunchie bars in multi

Each pack costs about £3, so the cost of each bar has risen by around 10p.

Politics

6 d. ago Poorest households face biggest squeeze from rising UK inflation

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) found that the country’s lowest-earning households saw their cost-of-living rise by 4.1%.

Economics

2 w. ago Tesco to increase price of meal deals again from this Thursday

The cost of a Tesco meal deal will rise for the fourth time for many shoppers

Economics

2 w. ago UK inflation rises again in new misery for households as costs rise

Inflation shows how the price of goods and services have changed over time with new data published every month by the Office for National Statistics.

Economics

2 w. ago Inflation rises highest level since January 2024 in cost of living blow

"The main driver was a hefty increase in air fares"

Economics

2 w. ago Inflation latest: Cost of living expected to rise again in key figures released today

CPI inflation widely expected to have increased to 3.7%

Economics

2 w. ago UK households warned of surprise rise in energy bills from October

The energy price cap increases for households every three months, largely based on the cost of energy on wholesale markets

Events

2 w. ago Designer behind Zara Tindall's 22 pairs of earrings reveals secret to her flawless look

Jewellery brand Laurence Coste has risen to prominence since becoming a favourite of Zara Tindall.

Society

2 w. ago Zara Tindall's jewellery secret: The designer behind her 22 pairs of earrings

Jewellery brand Laurence Coste has risen to prominence since becoming a favourite of Zara Tindall.

Society

2 w. ago Price of 'King Kong' fat jab to soar by 170% in UK to just shy of a bloated £4K per year

Eli Lilly is sharply increasing the UK price of its weight-loss and diabetes drug Mounjaro, with the cost of some doses set to rise by as much as 170 percent from September.

Economics

2 w. ago Here is how much Social Security payments are expected to jump in 2026

The Senior Citizens’ League predicts the cost-of-living adjustment will rise 2.7 percent.

Events