15 h. ago The major contactless card payment change that could affect all UK shoppers

Contactless payment limits have risen to £100 from £10 since being introduced in 2007 - but now they might be scrapped altogether

Economics

16 h. ago London insurance market welcomes UK Gov action plan to cut red tape & boost growth

London insurance market welcomes UK Gov action plan to cut red tape & boost growth  Reinsurance News

Politics

37 h. ago From contactless limits to mortgages: What plans to cut red tape mean for your wallet

The Government is aiming to reduce duplication by different bodies and help drive economic growth

Politics

39 h. ago What could the Government’s plans to ‘cut red tape’ mean for households?

The Government is aiming to reduce duplication by different bodies and help drive economic growth.

Politics

53 h. ago Bonfire of bureaucracy: Regulators told to cut costs for firms as Wes Streeting says 'more change to come'

Chancellor Rachel Reeves (pictured) will summon regulators to Downing Street today to demand they cut the cost of red tape for businesses by a quarter.

Economics

4 d. ago Regulator seeks views on scrapping or increasing £100 contactless card limit

The Financial Conduct Authority said one option put forward is to allow firms to set their own limits.

Economics

4 d. ago Major update to card payments could change way all shoppers pay in stores

The contactless limit is currently set at £100 but the financial regulator is considering increasing this, or removing this limit entirely - we explain how this would work

Economics

6 d. ago PM to attack ‘cottage industry of blockers’ as he vows to cut red tape

Sir Keir Starmer is expected to set out plans to cut regulation and make Whitehall more efficient in an intervention on Thursday.

Events

8 d. ago Tech Secretary to cut red tape to make new technology available more quickly

The RIO was launched in October and is intended to reduce the burdens for businesses looking to bring new products and services to the market.

Politics

8 d. ago Energy bills could fall by £250 a year if you live near new pylon project

Ministers are also looking to slash the number of official bodies that get a say in planning decisions in a drive to cut red tape.

Economics

9 d. ago People living near pylons to get money off bills in planning overhaul – report

Ministers are also looking to slash the number of official bodies that get a say in planning decisions in a drive to cut red tape.

Economics

2 w. ago Sale of new leasehold flats to be banned under Labour plan to end 'feudal' system

There are around five million leaseholders in England and Wales, and the system has come under increased criticism in recent years.

Economics

2 w. ago Sale of new leasehold flats to be banned under government plan

There are around five million leaseholders in England and Wales, and the system has come under increased criticism in recent years.

Politics

2 w. ago Amelia Dimoldenberg shows off her incredible figure in a blue cut out gown as she poses on the 2025 Oscars red carpet

Amelia Dimoldenberg looked incredible in an eye catching blue cut out dress as she arrived at the 97th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday night. 

Politics

2 w. ago Taylor Wimpey expects rising house sales amid planning reforms

Falling mortgage costs will help sales, the housebuilder said, while recent planning changes will help it get more houses approved.

Politics

2 w. ago Red Bull 'grateful' for F1 testing power cut as more disruption hits Bahrain track

A power cut caused a delay of more than an hour during the evening session on the first day of Formula 1 pre-season testing in Bahrain, but it may have worked in Max Verstappen's favour

Events

2 w. ago Power cut, Monaco rule change and Hamilton in red: Day one of F1 in 2025 did not disappoint

F1 pre-season testing is often a dull affair – but there was plenty happening in Bahrain on Wednesday

Politics

2 w. ago F1 testing LIVE: Power cut and rain hit Bahrain as bizarre day one session red

Follow live updates as the 2025 season gets underway with the three-day pre-season test in Bahrain

Events

2 w. ago F1 testing LIVE: Red flag as power cut stops session in Bahrain after Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari bow

Follow live updates as the 2025 season gets underway with the three-day pre-season test in Bahrain

Politics

4 w. ago Reeves to order audit of UK’s 130 regulators in bid to cut red tape

Ministers will be told to look at whether some watchdogs can be scrapped

Politics