4 h. ago Inside neighbourhood with 'highest crime rates in England' as locals all say same thing

Residents of one of the most crime-ridden neighbourhoods in England and Wales were surprised to find their area had the worst rates of some felonies and spoke out in support of their area

Events

3 d. ago Santander pulls mortgage deals from market just a week after being launched

Several banks introduced sub four percent mortgage deals after the Bank of England cut interest rates to 4.5 percent

Economics

3 d. ago HMRC issues £900 fine warning over tax returns after interest cut

HMRC has cut the interest rate on late payments in response to the Bank of England's recent base rate cut

Events

4 d. ago FTSE 100 slides after higher inflation dampens rate cut hopes

The rise caused City traders to reduce their bets on interest rates being cut later this year by the Bank of England.

Economics

4 d. ago HMRC warning as 1.1million UK taxpayers could be hit with £900 fine

The taxman has cut the interest rate on late payments in response to the Bank of England's recent base rate cut, which could provide some respite to 1.1 million customers

Economics

4 d. ago Popular bank with two million customers is making major change to savings today

The interest rate on its Chase Saver account currently used to track at 1.25% below the Bank of England base rate - but as of February 19, the Chase Saver now tracks 1.5% below

Economics

4 d. ago Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti targets £75m transfer reunion with Everton star

Carlo Ancelotti handed Jarrad Branthwaite his debut for Everton and now the Real Madrid boss wants to reunite with the £75million-rated England defender in the Spanish capital

Economics

4 d. ago What now for interest rates as school fees push UK inflation to 10

“If there was any doubt about what the Bank of England would do at its March interest rate meeting there isn’t now” – Nicholas Hyett, Wealth Club

Economics

4 d. ago Rachel Reeves accused of being 'out of her depth' as inflation jumps to three per cent

Stubborn inflation will make it harder for the Bank of England to cut rates

Economics

4 d. ago Rate of inflation jumps to 3% in January in bigger than expected rise

Fuel and VAT on private school bills fuel the Consumer Prices Index

Economics

5 d. ago Property expert shares top tips for people due to remortgage this year to get best deals

Major UK banks have slashed mortgage deals following the Bank of England's base rate cut.

Economics

5 d. ago Where should you save money after interest rate cut? Best savings accounts for February 2025

The Bank of England cut interest rates this month but you can still earn more than four per cent on your savings

Economics

5 d. ago Laxatives and nappies: how schools are coping with constipation in pupils

One headteacher says diet, exercise and lack of water are factors in rise of casesPrimary-age child constipation rates up 60% in England and WalesLaxatives in the school medical cabinet, nappies in case of accidents, and hospital admissions for the most severe cases are being reported by teachers in England, suggesting that constipation is an increasing problem for their pupils.While constipation is known to be a common problem in children, teachers say they are being asked to administer more laxatives like Movicol which have been prescribed by GPs to their pupils. In the most concerning cases it can lead to surgery, while in others school avoidance, because of embarrassment and discomfort. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey on interest rates, inflation, energy prices and labour force data

Andrew Bailey spoke about his approach to interest rates on a visit to Wales

Economics