9 d. ago Leaders’ debate live: Albanese ‘optimistic’ about nation’s future as Dutton says households facing ‘existential’ cost

Prime minister and Coalition leader face off in showdown hosted by ABC. Follow live updatesPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastAlbanese says Labor didn’t commission modelling on negative gearingAnthony Albanese said Peter Dutton’s suggestion that the housing crisis is something that developed in the last two years is “nonsense.”Everyone watching this program knows that this has been developing for a long period of time. We have not had enough homes been built. The former government did not bother to have a housing minister for half the time they were in office. What we’ve done since we came to office, is look towards the big issue which is supply.The experts say that what that potentially [would] do is is diminish supply, not increase it. That’s why the key to fixing the housing issues is supply.It certainly wasn’t commissioned by us to do so.W...

Politics

1 week ago End of the fish and chip shop? Owners reveal how rising prices and Labour's National Insurance rise have wiped out their profits

Fish and chip shop owners have revealed they are no longer turning a profit from selling cod, amid rising costs and tightening fishing quotas - as some say they fear going out of business altogether.

Economics

1 week ago How Nationwide, Lloyds, NatWest and Santander customers can claim £250

The new tax year started on April 6, and savings experts have urged households to make the most of their money by moving it out of low interest rate accounts

Economics

2 w. ago Nationwide reveals exact dates £50 payments should land in customer bank accounts

Payments will take place throughout April and May - with some members have already receiving their £50

Economics

2 w. ago Nationwide handing out £50 payments to 12 million customers as more details released

Nationwide has started handing out over £600 million to its members from today - but not everyone will receive the money straightaway

Economics

2 w. ago Nationwide announces major mortgage change for first time buyers

The building society's Helping Hand mortgage scheme allows first time buyers to borrow up to six times their annual earnings

Economics

2 w. ago Swinney demands ‘big and bold response’ from UK Government to Trump’s tariffs

The Scottish First Minister called on the UK Government to change its fiscal rules and reverse the recent rise in employer national insurance charges.

Politics

2 w. ago Workers facing a hit of up to £11,000 over the next five years due to Labour's 'job tax' as National Insurance rise comes into effect

Chancellor Rachel Reeves' hike to employer National Insurance contributions (NICs), which she announced in October, is now in effect and is set to keep down wages.

Economics

2 w. ago National Insurance hike comes into effect with warning on jobs and price rises

Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UKHospitality, said workers and business will be affected

Events

2 w. ago Rise in national insurance will hit jobs and investment, high street bosses warn

Employer rates increase from 13.8 per cent to 15 per cent today

Events

2 w. ago Rise in national insurance to hit jobs and investment, high street bosses warn

The rate of employer national insurance contributions increases from 13.8% to 15% on Sunday April 6.

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2 w. ago South Asian garment makers anxious about future after Trump’s ‘shock’ tariffs: ’Terrible for business’

Manufacturers fear retailers will opt for other cost-effective nations with lower tariffs on imports

Events

2 w. ago ANDREW NEIL: Tomorrow's £25bn national insurance rise is the most self

Employers will start paying the massive increase in National Insurance contributions Rachel Reeves announced in last October's Budget from tomorrow.

Economics

3 w. ago Revealed: The shocking cost of a glass of Prosecco at Aintree as Grand National racegoers are met with steep prices for alcohol

The Grand National Festival got underway on Thursday and many of those in attendance were left scratching their eyes after seeing the price of alcohol at Aintree.

Economics

3 w. ago Grand National horse who cost £800 sipped pint of Guinness in pub and could win iconic race

This Irish horse catapulted to cult-hero status in the National Hunt game for an unlikely win in the revered King George and now has heavily-backed Grand National ambitions

Economics

3 w. ago Grand National 2025 drinks prices at Aintree races including £7.80 pints

Here's how much Prosecco and a pint cost cost at the Grand National Festival Aintree 2025

Economics

3 w. ago Cost of national insurance rise could fix 14m potholes, say Tories

It is the second Conservative attack this week on the national insurance rise due to come into effect on Sunday.

Politics

3 w. ago Guinness drinking horse that cost less than a cow poised for Grand National glory as BOOKIES have 'raised the alarm' over the 'staggering' support' for Hewick

Bookies are growing increasingly anxious about the amount of money being placed on Hewick for the Grand National with the gelding backed into 9/1 (from 66/1).

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