5 h. ago This is the shameful reason why Britain is being invaded by monster rats

It started with the sinister sound of something scuttling about within the walls of the neatly kept house. Then there were two floods in the kitchen after the uninvited guest gnawed through a pipe.

Events

28 h. ago Boosting productivity will be main priority of autumn budget, Reeves says

Exclusive: Chancellor focuses on investment and planning rules as she dismisses talk of tax rises as ‘speculation’Rachel Reeves: Labour has fixed the foundations – now we must build a stronger economy for a renewed BritainRachel Reeves has promised to use her autumn budget to prioritise fixing Britain’s dismal record on productivity as she sought to downplay mounting tax speculation with a focus on economic growth.Setting out her priorities for the budget for the first time, the chancellor said tackling the efficiency of the economy through higher investment and a fresh assault on planning rules would form the backbone of her tax and spending plans. Continue reading...

Politics

66 h. ago Rheinmetall chief says tanks to get cheaper despite defence spending surge

Germany’s biggest weapons maker says customers stand to benefit from economies of scale and more automation

Events

3 d. ago Jobs market cools further over economic concerns and rising costs

Figures showed growth in starting salaries also slowed to its lowest level for more than four years as firms tightened their recruitment budgets.

Economics

7 d. ago Dire economic crosswinds mean Rachel Reeves must raise income tax

Editorial: Despite interest rates being brought to their lowest level in more than two years, a combination of meagre economic growth, high government spending and U-turns over proposed welfare cuts has trapped Labour in a fiscal straitjacket. But the chancellor must remember that good policy is good politics

Economics

7 d. ago Mum, 40, spends £10,000 on 'mummy makeover' surgery after cruel trolls mocked her turkey neck and apron belly

A mother-of-two left with saggy boobs and a 'turkey neck' after losing 3 stone on Mounjaro claims she now feels 'complete' after having extensive cosmetic surgery , including a tummy tuck and boob lift.

Economics

7 d. ago Rheinmetall order growth slows amid change of government in Berlin

German arms maker remains bullish on demand as European countries boost defence spending

Politics

1 week ago Beauty sector faces huge job losses as Labour's tax hikes turn ugly

Industry bosses say the Government's tax hikes are now harming economic growth which will mean fewer jobs available for young people.

Economics

3 w. ago Mum of Britain's biggest family Sue Radford reveals the heartbreaking reason she'll NEVER try to track down her birth mother

On Tuesday, Noel admitted he'd secretly met up with his biological mother for the first time in January after being given up for adoption at just ten days old. It followed a two-year search to find her.

Politics

4 w. ago AI to unlock 'billions of pounds of investment and thousands of new jobs' in Scotland

Scotland to be epicentre of 'next great industrial leap', UK Government says, as AI Growth Zone confirmed

Economics

4 w. ago Scotland will be at ‘forefront of UK’s technological revolution’, says Murray

The UK Government plans to site an AI Growth Zone north of the border and make Edinburgh home to the first National Supercomputing Centre.

Science

4 w. ago Wales could get billions in AI investment as growth zone announced

Wales will be home to one 'growth zone' the UK Government say

Economics

4 w. ago Rachel Reeves inadvertently breached rules on declaring freebies, watchdog finds

The chancellor apologised for the error involving the declaration of theatre tickets for an adaptation of the classic children’s novel Ballet Shoes

Politics

4 w. ago Britain has 'reasons to worry' as debt surges, spending watchdog says... after Rachel Reeves tries to talk up Government's growth mission 

Richard Hughes, chairman of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), told MPs that chancellors had been willing to see the debt pile in Britain 'ratcheted up and up over time'.

Politics

4 w. ago Analysis finds devolved tax powers could add £4 billion for local services

A report commissioned by county councils suggests fiscal devolution would boost growth and local government finances.

Economics

last month Rachel Reeves hails ‘instant impact’ of new mortgage reforms for first

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to say on Tuesday that she has placed financial services ‘at the heart of the Government’s growth mission’

Politics

last month Mansion House glitz cannot hide the stark realities for the UK economy

The Government has failed to stimulate business and investment activity to create growth.

Politics