14 h. ago Roy Keane savages Sir Jim Ratcliffe over Man Utd’s next two transfers

Manchester United may look to do further business in the transfer market, but those plans have been blasted by Roy Keane as he referenced the cost-cutting measures that were introduced at Old Trafford

Politics

45 h. ago Councils urged to change school uniform rules as pupils return to classroom

The Scottish Greens have recommended that local authorities implement a whole host of measures to cut costs for families.

Politics

45 h. ago AD FEATURE: Your job title could hike your car insurance costs by £400 but you can cut prices

Car insurance prices can be hiked up depending on your job title but Mirror Switch and Save (in partnership with Quotezone.co.uk) offers a simple way to compare policies and see if you can get the best deal for you

Economics

68 h. ago Guests say one type of wedding where couples shouldn't get gifts

Wedding guests are finding ways to cut costs

Politics

5 d. ago Foreign criminals convicted in UK to be deported immediately under new plans

Deported offenders will be barred from re-entering UK and measures will apply to those in custody too to cut costsMost foreign criminals convicted by a UK court will be deported immediately, instead of 30% of the way through their prison sentences, under plans announced by the government.The justice secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has proposed a change in legislation that will give the government the power to deport most foreign prisoners as soon as they are convicted and incarcerated. Continue reading...

Events

7 d. ago Interest rates cut to 4% but Rachel Reeves’ hopes of easing cost

The reduction is the fifth over the past year and brings borrowing costs down to their lowest since March 2023

Politics

7 d. ago Average tracker mortgage borrower set to see £29 fall in monthly payments

The Bank of England base rate was cut from 4.25% to 4% on Thursday, reducing costs for some mortgage borrowers.

Economics

7 d. ago Is it possible to do Disneyland Paris on the cheap? Here’s how I cut costs

Keen to enjoy the magical experience of a Disneyland visit with her two young daughters but aware of how easily prices can soar, Jessica Salter researched ways to cut costs on everything from hotels and travel to park tickets and merchandise

Politics

8 d. ago Interest rates LIVE: Bank of England set to make major cut as economy struggles

Interest rates are set to be slashed to 4% this afternoon, marking the fifth cut since last August - and taking the cost of borrowing to its lowest level in more than two years

Economics

8 d. ago China’s overcapacity is creating instability at home and abroad | George Magnus

From high-speed rail to housing, the focus on Leninist industrial policies is destroying profits as well as GDPChina’s astounding technological success in mass-producing quality electric vehicles (EVs) sits alongside a serious flaw in its industrial model: overcapacity.It has the capacity to produce about three times as many units as it can sell at home. The consequences so far have included widespread price cutting, large losses, misallocation of capital, and surging low-cost EV exports leading to trade conflict. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago China’s Leninist industrial policy is creating instability at home and abroad | George Magnus

Overcapacity – from electric vehicles to high-speed rail to housing – is destroying profits as well as GDP China’s astounding technological success in mass-producing quality electric vehicles (EVs) sits alongside a serious flaw in its industrial model: overcapacity.It has the capacity to produce about three times as many units as it can sell at home. The consequences so far have included widespread price cutting, large losses, misallocation of capital, and surging low-cost EV exports leading to trade conflict. Continue reading...

Events

8 d. ago Ozempic and Wegovy maker ramps up cost cuts to fend off rival jabs

The outgoing chief executive of Novo Nordisk has revealed plans to ramp-up cost cutting 'efficiencies' across the business, as the drugmaker battles to fend off rivals.

Politics

8 d. ago Sales of Novo Nordisk’s diabetes drugs including Ozempic slow sharply

Fierce competition and threat of Trump tariffs lead to Danish company cutting costsSales of Novo Nordisk’s injectable diabetes drugs including Ozempic have slowed sharply amid fierce competition and the threat of US tariffs, prompting it to cut costs and sharpen its commercial focus.The Danish drugmaker, whose booming sales of GLP-1 diabetes and obesity drugs in recent years had turned it into Europe’s most valuable company, has lost $95bn (£71.5bn) in market value since cutting its full-year sales forecast last week. Continue reading...

Events

8 d. ago Ozempic and Wegovy maker ramps up cost cuts to fend off rival jabs

The outgoing chief executive of Novo Nordisk has revealed plans to ramp-up cost cutting 'efficiencies' across the business, as the drugmaker battles to fend off rivals.

Politics

8 d. ago Glencore to stick with main listing in boost to London market

The Swiss mining giant also warned over job losses as it aims to cut costs by the end of 2026.

Politics

9 d. ago Glencore to stay in London after shelving plans for New York listing

Swiss miner confirms $1bn cost-cutting programme to boost profitability and share price

Politics

9 d. ago Metro Bank returns to profit after cutting costs and boosting lending

Metro said operating costs fell by 8% year on year.

Economics

9 d. ago 'I spent £3.50 on Costa surprise food bag and couldn't believe what was inside'

The Too Good To Go is helping a lot of people buy food from their favourite companies at a reduced cost, all while cutting back on food waste. One Costa customer recently shared what was inside their £3.50 bag

Economics

9 d. ago Major supermarket cuts another 3,600 jobs as it slashes staff costs

Morrisons slashed more than 3,600 jobs last year as the embattled retailer turned a profit for the first time since its 2021 private equity takeover.

Economics

9 d. ago UK aid cuts will cause untold damage, wildlife charities warn – as they fear for future of key programmes

Nick Ferris talks to groups around Britain and Africa about the cost-cutting that is already taking place, and the difficult few years ahead

Events