10 h. ago Company insolvencies jump in March ahead of cost increases and tariffs

The figures relate to the period directly before firms faced higher employment costs, with company national insurance contributions rising in April.

Economics

3 d. ago Risks to global financial stability surging after Trump tariffs, warns IMF

World body says ‘sharp repricing of risks’ possible amid growing concern over role of ‘nonbank’ lendersIMF warns of ‘major negative shock’ from Trump’s tariffsEditorial: Donald Trump could cost the world $1tnThe global financial system is coming under increasing strain as Donald Trump’s trade war rocks markets, the International Monetary Fund has warned.“Global financial stability risks have increased significantly,” the IMF said in its regular snapshot of the system, urging regulators to be on the alert for potential crises. Continue reading...

Events

4 d. ago Fewer Americans are moving to Florida and Texas, new report claims

Higher cost of living, economic uncertainty and increasing risk of natural disasters appear to be causes of concern

Politics

7 d. ago It is risen! Cost of traditional Easter Sunday roast increases by 11% in a year

An own-label whole leg of lamb is now an average of £14.44 per kilogram across the four major supermarkets, up by £1.81 or 14 per cent from £12.63 when compared to the same period last year.

Politics

9 d. ago US consumers rushed to buy cars ahead of Trump’s auto tariffs

Vehicle sales jump in March before implementation of steep levies

Politics

9 d. ago Holly Willoughby's company owes taxman huge sum as star is taken to court

Holly Willoughby was taken to the Insolvency and Companies court in London on Wednesday after her company, Roxy Media, was hit with a winding up order in January.

Events

1 week ago Canadian universities report jump in US applicants amid Trump crackdown

UBC and others report spike in interest from US citizens as Trump withholds funds and revokes foreign student visasMore students living in the United States are applying to Canadian universities or expressing interest in studying north of the border as Donald Trump cuts federal funding to universities and revokes foreign student visas.Officials at the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) Vancouver campus said the school reported a 27% jump in graduate applications as of 1 March from US citizens for programs starting in the 2025 academic year, compared with all of 2024. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Beat the PS5 price rise: The best deals available before cost increase

Grab Sony’s powerful gaming machine for as low as £329, with a free game, before the price rise kicks in

Economics

2 w. ago DWP PIP payments have increased for millions of people from today

PIP rates are increasing today in line with inflation - full list of new rates

Economics

2 w. ago DWP Universal Credit payments have increased for millions of people from today

Most benefit rates are going up today after the new tax year began yesterday - here is a full list of all new Universal Credit rates

Economics

2 w. ago Brits brand Royal Mail stamp price hikes 'unfair' as cost soars by 76p in five years

The cost has increased eight times since 2020, despite Royal Mail failing to meet any annual delivery targets in the same period. One in three people (33%) say they would now struggle to afford a book of eight first-class stamps

Economics

3 w. ago 'Triple hit' of higher bills, tax and benefits set to hit household budgets by £400

The Resolution Foundation said 'higher taxes, even larger bill increases, and benefits that aren’t keeping pace with the rising cost of living' will hit household budgets

Economics

3 w. ago HMRC benefit increases happening in April 2025 including child benefit and minimum wage

Different HMRC benefits, along with the National Minimum Wage, are increasing this month - full list of new rates

Politics

3 w. ago DWP benefit payments increasing in April 2025 including PIP and Universal Credit

Benefit payments increase every year in April in line with inflation rates - here's a full list of how much they are going up by from this month

Politics

3 w. ago ‘Awful April’ bills rise will push people to poverty, homelessness and foodbanks, charities warn

Increasing cost of bills ranging from gas, electricity, water and council tax has left many ‘dangerously exposed’

Events

3 w. ago April Cruel Day: Millions of Londoners hit with big bills rises as tax changes 'to cost families £3,500'

Across London, average increases in council tax, water and energy will cost households around £400 a year

Economics

3 w. ago April Cruel Day: Millions of Londoners hit with £400 rise in annual utility and council tax bills

Across London, average increases in council tax, water and energy will cost households around £400 a year

Economics

3 w. ago Cost of living: Family leaves London to avoid April increases

Cost of living: Family leaves London to avoid April increases  BBC

Politics

3 w. ago Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos cancels dividend after debt pile surpasses €10bn

Chemicals producer Ineos operates in Europe, the US and Asia and has come under increasing cost pressures of late

Politics

3 w. ago Brace yourself for 'Awful April' cost of living increases from TOMORROW: Brits face fallout from hikes to council tax, energy bills, NICs and vehicle duty ... before Trump hammers us as well

Brits face an 'Awful April' of domestic tax rises and bill increases hammering family finances starting tomorrow - before Donald Trump adds to the economic hammering.

Economics