30 h. ago Cut business costs in Budget or cut growth, accountants tell Chancellor

A survey of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants members found that 94% lacked confidence in the economy.

Economics

46 h. ago Stay warm without heating this winter with 2p an hour bargain gadget spotted in Dreams clearance sale

A HEATED blanket has been spotted in Dreams as part of the clearance sale. The budget item only costs 2p an hour to run and is being sold for £17. The cosy product is a perfect winter warmer and has been praised online for its affordability and cosiness. One customer wrote " Love it, goes...

Economics

6 d. ago UK businesses cut jobs for fourth consecutive month, BoE survey shows

Data for September reveals continuing impact of payroll tax increases on hiring and employment

Politics

6 d. ago UK’s FTSE 100 share index hits record high; US jobs market weakens as companies cut workers – business live

FTSE 100 hits record high as global stocks celebrate best September since 2013UK business confidence falls to record low amid rising employment costsOver in the eurozone, the manufacturing sector has slipped back into contraction.Data firm S&P Global reports that factory operating conditions across the euro area deteriorated in September, due to a reduction in new order inflows and a sharper rate of job shedding. Continue reading...

Economics

7 d. ago House prices on the rise again – but one property type is bucking the trend

Houses prices increase while cost of flats fall – as Budget uncertainty forces buyers to put moving plans on hold

Society

9 d. ago The budget Australian trip that costs about the same as a week in Spain

Budget Brisbane’s chic and cheerful - Clare Fitzsimons gets closer to nature for way less in one of Australia’s finest cities, forking out a surprisingly small amount for her stay

Economics

1 week ago Ryanair's 'disgusting' new rule for state pensioners branded 'discriminatory'

The budget airline has been accused of trying to 'cut costs and cut corners without caring about the impact on their customers' after announcing the change

Economics

1 week ago More than £1million spent on Callander Flood Protection Scheme over a decade

The town has a long history with problematic flooding, including roads becoming cut-off and flooding to homes and businesses.

Economics

1 week ago The cost of 96 Senedd Members revealed in Senedd Commission budget

The provisional budget covers a period of huge change in Welsh politics

Economics

1 week ago STV job cut fears as ad revenues tumble at Scottish broadcaster

“We recognise that our cost savings programme impacts colleagues across the business, and we are committed to supporting people through this change” – Rufus Radcliffe, CEO

Politics

1 week ago 'I found a budget bridal trick that cut £1,300 off my wedding costs'

Here's how one bride bagged a wedding dress for £180 and fooled guests into thinking it was designer...

Economics

2 w. ago BT chief hits out at ‘government inflicted costs’ ahead of Budget

Allison Kirkby claims burden is 10 times higher for UK telecoms group than its European peers

Politics

2 w. ago Brits brace for cost of living crisis 2.0: Fears 5% inflation and tax hikes in autumn Budget will send food bills skyrocketing this winter

Millions of families face further rises in food prices if Chancellor Rachel Reeves presses ahead with plans to hit big shops with higher business rates, industry experts warned today.

Economics

2 w. ago UK business activity slows to weakest since May as firms cut more jobs

Economists warned that influential survey data means ‘alarm bells should be ringing that the economy is faltering’.

Economics

3 w. ago Morrisons boss flags 'significant cost pressures' amid consumer squeeze

The boss of Morrisons has said shoppers are 'feeling the squeeze' as the grocer battles a slowdown in sales growth and higher costs following the Budget.

Economics

3 w. ago Wetherspoons: menu price cut on Thursday on everything from breakfast to pints

Cheaper pints and pub meals are coming 🍺

Politics

3 w. ago I've flown business on 9 airlines — one was so good I'm excited to fly 11 hours again

There is a business class cabin that's a cut above the rest, with a range of unexpected services that make all the difference when travelling long haul

Economics

3 w. ago Tax hikes spell even higher prices for shoppers, Aldi boss warns Rachel Reeves

The boss of Aldi has warned Rachel Reeves not to hike supermarket's costs at her upcoming Budget, as sales topped £18billion in the UK and Ireland last year.

Economics

3 w. ago Wetherspoon's to cut food and drink prices by 7.5% on Thursday

Move on ‘tax equality day’ is aimed at highlighting different rates of VAT for pubs and supermarkets

Politics

3 w. ago Wetherspoon to cut food and drink prices by 7.5% on Thursday

Move on ‘tax equality day’ is aimed at highlighting different rates of VAT for pubs and supermarkets

Politics