22 h. ago Rachel Reeves warned by City grandees not to weaken banking safeguards

Chancellor’s plan to slash red tape could raise financial risks and do little to help households, say architects of UK’s post-2008 reformsRachel Reeves has been warned by City grandees that her plan to slash financial red tape could have little benefit for British households while increasing risks in the banking industry.The chancellor used a speech to City bosses attending the annual Mansion House dinner on Tuesday to argue that in too many areas regulation was acting as a “boot on the neck of business”, as she pledged sweeping changes to help revive the economy. Continue reading...

Events

52 h. ago Householders who don't have driveways set to benefit from Government's new car plans

Road users, motorists and drivers could save up to £1,500 a year on running costs.

Politics

57 h. ago DWP outlines major £725 Universal Credit changes that would start next year

Millions of households would benefit from the payment increase, DWP officials say

Economics

3 d. ago UK homeowners could get £7,500 grant for air con heat pumps under new plans

Ministers are considering amendments that would allow claims for dual-function heat pumps

Society

4 d. ago DWP Universal Credit changes could see millions get an extra £725 a year

There are big changes on the way which should benefit around 4 million households across the UK< seeing them receive an extra £725 a year

Economics

8 d. ago Bank of England fines Mastercard’s Vocalink £11.9m over compliance failures

Vocalink says it processes more than 90% of salaries, 70% of household bills, and 98% of state benefit payments in the UK.

Economics

2 w. ago Why the time is right to switch to a heat pump to go green and save money

Do you want to be more sustainable, but are unsure about how to switch to greener energy sources?

Politics

3 w. ago Make electricity cheaper so households benefit from heat pumps, advisers urge

The Climate Change Committee has called for policy costs to come off electricity bills in an ‘optimistic’ first report on Labour’s climate progress.

Society

3 w. ago Livingston school crowned champions in Mitsubishi Electric ‘Pump It Up!’ Challenge

More than 850 third-year pupils from nine West Lothian’s secondary schools were tasked with devising innovative methods of using heat pumps to combat environmental issues, while showing an understanding of sustainable energy.

Politics

3 w. ago St Margaret's Academy top of the class with heat pump success

St Margaret’s Academy in Livingston is celebrating after being crowned champions in this year’s Mitsubishi Electric ‘Pump It Up!’ Challenge.

Politics

3 w. ago Scheme to give heating engineers free heat pumps ‘boosts confidence’ in the tech

The programme is to be rolled out to thousands of professionals after a small-scale pilot found it boosted technical knowledge and understanding.

Science