21 h. ago DIY Christmas decorating hacks for a festive home on a budget

You don’t have to spend hundreds on decor to make your home feel both festive and chic

Politics

3 d. ago Britain faces lost decade after Reeves Budget failed to shift growth dial, say London bosses

They are setting up their own Growth Commission to identify measures to boost London firms and the UK economy

Economics

6 d. ago The household budget hacks that could save you thousands (without feeling painful)

Financial strategist and CFO, Laura Linden, 45, from Surrey, warns that while cutting back can be useful, it's not enough to make any real impact on your finances.

Politics

7 d. ago UK economy unexpectedly shrank in October in fresh blow for Rachel Reeves

Economy contracted by 0.1% in October, according to the Office for National Statistics

Politics

7 d. ago Grand Designs House of the Year 2025 is remote Scottish home praised for 'distinct character'

The home in the Outer Hebrides won for its innovative and budget-conscious design

Society

9 d. ago Former children’s commissioner vows to ‘follow evidence’ in grooming gangs probe

Baroness Anne Longfield will lead the inquiry over three years with a budget of £65 million, the Home Secretary announced on Tuesday.

Events

9 d. ago Former children’s commissioner to lead grooming gangs inquiry

A former children’s commissioner will chair the national inquiry into grooming gangs after months of delays.Baroness Anne Longfield will lead the inquiry over three years with a budget of £65 million.Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood set out the appointment and the inquiry’s terms of reference in the Commons on Tuesday.Of her appointment, Baroness Longfield said: “The Inquiry owes it to the victims, survivors and the wider public to identify the truth, address past failings and ensure that children and young people today are protected in a way that others were not.“The Inquiry will follow the evidence and will not shy away from difficult or uncomfortable truths wherever we find them.”There has been mounting pressure on the Government to move forward with the inquiry, first announced by the Prime Minister in June.In October, the final two candidates to chair the inquiry dropped out of the process which led to concerns it could take months to get someone in post.Five women also resigned ...

Events

9 d. ago Stark warning to pension savers over Rachel Reeves’s salary sacrifice changes

HMRC suggest 3.3 million people will be impacted by the salary sacrifice changes

Events

1 week ago Choice of low deposit mortgages ‘highest since 2008’ while fixed rates continue to fall

Mortgage rates have also been falling, according to Moneyfacts

Politics

1 week ago £49 refurbished Dell Chromebook is a brilliant budget Christmas gift for students and busy commuters

A budget-friendly laptop that is built to last and ideal for homework, travel and everyday tasks — a practical Christmas present they’ll use all year.

Economics

2 w. ago Builders downed tools amid fears over Reeves Budget in fresh blow to new homes for London

Housing, civil engineering and commercial activity ‘tanked’ last month, say economists

Politics

2 w. ago Major UK supermarket is selling Christmas trees for just £11 – and shoppers absolutely ‘love’ them

BRITS are rushing to grab Christmas trees for as little as £11 after a major bargain retailer slashed prices just weeks before the big day. A savvy shopper sparked excitement online after revealing a budget-friendly tree snapped up for just £10.99 at Home Bargains. The customer shared the festive find in the popular Facebook group...

Economics

2 w. ago You can stop worrying about damp in your home thanks to this budget appliance

At fraction of the cost of other models, it’s ideal for tackling mould and damp in small spaces

Politics

2 w. ago Annual UK house price growth slowed in November and 'affordability likely to improve'

The increase in taxes on income from properties may dampen the supply of new rental properties coming onto the market, the society said

Politics

2 w. ago Regents Park mansion sells for almost £11 million after Rachel Reeves's Autumn Budget

The Budget’s ‘soft landing’ triggered the £10.95 million deal, say selling agents Beauchamp Estates

Economics

2 w. ago Autumn Budget: Mortgage approvals dipped and savers ploughed more cash into ISAs in October

Finance experts suggested that speculation over potential Budget measures may have had an impact on households’ sentiment.

Economics

2 w. ago How to downsize before the new mansion tax warps the entire market for family homes... and then cash in if prices swing in your favour

The mansion tax announced in last week's Budget may only ensnare 120,000 homeowners at first.

Economics

2 w. ago How homeowners’ plans to downsize could be impacted by Budget as mortgage rates fall

A new mansion tax and falling interest rates for mortgage deals might have older homeowners considering a move

Economics

2 w. ago Property market 'will bounce back into the new year' after London house prices drop

Zoopla said home buyers and sellers will ‘welcome the end of the uncertainty that has stalled housing market activity.’

Society

3 w. ago IFS responds to £150 cut to energy bills pledged in Rachel Reeves’ Budget – will it work?

Some climate campaigners have criticised the move by Rachel Reeves to cut green levies

Economics