7 h. ago Five ideas to help you save on your favourite seasonal tipples this Christmas

ONE of the best parts of the festive period is indulging in your favourite seasonal tipples. However, the cost of alcohol can give you a budget hangover. Here are a few ideas to help you save on the sauce . . . IRISH CREAM: Baileys is the drink of Christmas for many. Supermarkets often put it on offer,...

Politics

19 h. ago Budget could cost hospitality another 100,000 jobs warns industry boss

Workers aged 16 to 24 make up 10% of the country's total workforce but account for about half the workers in some hospitality roles

Events

32 h. ago US private employers unexpectedly shed 32,000 jobs in November in biggest drop since 2023

Small establishments lost 120,000 jobs last month, which economists attributed to tariffs on imports that have raised costs for businesses

Society

38 h. ago Major budget retailer snatches UK's cheapest supermarket crown from rival

It comes after the supermarket missed out on the top spot in November

Economics

3 d. ago How Britain’s ‘fiercely independent’ fiscal watchdog came undone

Tensions with ministers predated the Budget data leak that cost Richard Hughes his job — and there was relief at his exit

Politics

3 d. ago How much will the Budget cost YOU? Our calculator shows the EXACT impact of tax hikes and benefits boosts

Our comprehensive calculator allows you to enter your personal income, outgoings, bills and more to find out the impact the Budget will have.

Economics

4 d. ago How much will the Budget cost YOU? Our detailed calculator shows you the EXACT impact of tax hikes and benefits bumps

Our comprehensive calculator allows you to enter your personal income, outgoings, bills and more to find out the impact the Budget will have.

Economics

5 d. ago Starmer's bid to rescue Budget amid claims Rachel Reeves 'lied' about financial black hole

Starmer is now promising action on the ongoing cost of living crisis as the Conservatives have reported the Chancellor to the financial watchdog over her 'misleading' statements.

Events

5 d. ago UK High Streets facing £3billion Christmas blow after Rachel Reeves' brutal budget

The impact of Rachel Reeves' recent budget is set to cost British high streets around £3billion in lost Christmas spending as people cut back on their festive funds

Economics

5 d. ago 'Thousands' of pubs could close next year in latest blow to Britain's boozers

Chancellor Rachel Reeves used her Budget to announce measures to ease the burden on struggling pubs, but the industry warns it won't be enough given a “catastrophic” tax rise that is looming

Politics

6 d. ago Higher business taxes to cost pub sector £150m and threaten jobs – analysis

Firms will end up paying more despite business rates being lowered in the Budget, industry bosses are warning.

Economics

6 d. ago Pubs warn alcohol prices will rise even more as industry hit by 'brutal' Budget

A slew of price increases are hitting pubs after Rachel Reeves’ budget, with many doomed to close

Events

6 d. ago More than 1,000 Amazon workers warn rapid AI rollout threatens jobs and climate

Workers say the firm’s ‘warp-speed’ approach fuels pressure, layoffs and rising emissionsMore than 1,000 Amazon employees have signed an open letter expressing “serious concerns” about AI development, saying that the company’s “all-costs justified, warp speed” approach to the powerful technology will cause damage to “democracy, to our jobs, and to the earth.”The letter, published on Wednesday, was signed by the Amazon workers anonymously, and comes a month after Amazon announced mass layoff plans as it increases adoption of AI in its operations. Continue reading...

Events

6 d. ago The Budget’s stealth tax phenomenon and how much it will cost you

Even when taxes don’t rise, your payments might as a result of what’s called fiscal drag

Economics

6 d. ago How a 1p pay rise can now cost you £38,000: We reveal the outrageous Budget tax traps you may have missed... exactly who is worst hit based on salary and what you must do

Half a million people will be stung for the first time by outrageous traps in the tax system that punish workers for getting a pay rise.

Economics

6 d. ago TGI Fridays UK future uncertain after selling 51 stores and axing 1,000 jobs

TGI Fridays UK has appointed advisors to explore strategic options just weeks after being acquired, with the chain's 49 restaurants and 2,000 jobs now under scrutiny following earlier closures of 51 branches

Politics

7 d. ago Betting giants say Budget tax raid will hurt jobs, close bookies and boost black market

Britain's biggest gambling firms have warned the Budget tax raid on the sector will cost jobs, close high street bookies and strengthen illegal black market operators.

Economics

7 d. ago Robots and artificial intelligence to replace 6,000 workers at major tech company

Tech giant HP is set to axe up to 6,000 jobs worldwide as it turns to robots and artificial intelligence to cut costs and speed up innovation, with most layoffs hitting internal operations

Technology

7 d. ago Travelodge warns over raft of cost hikes and Budget pressures

The group is facing higher staff bills, property taxes and a hit from the new tourist tax.

Events

7 d. ago Budget 2025 use our gadget to work out how Rachel Reeves' plan hits your pocket

Analysis after the announcement shows income tax, benefits, pensions impact on normal families in UK

Economics