16 h. ago More people taking on second job to help pay monthly household bills

Older employees and low-paid workers are particularly worried about their income as the cost of living continues to push up outgoings.

Society

20 h. ago Doctors are told to send people to the gym and job coaches instead of writing sick notes

Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the UK could no longer afford to ‘keep writing people off’

Society

21 h. ago GPs to stop signing people off work as 'not fit' under new government pilot scheme

Under the new pilot scheme being trialled across 15 locations, GPs will be given money to employ dedicated teams to help people find a job rather than signing them off as 'not fit'

Politics

26 h. ago Doctors told to refer people to job coaches or the gym, not write sick notes

Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the UK could no longer afford to ‘keep writing people off’.

Society

42 h. ago Check for Council Tax discount of up to £850 to help cut cost of household bills

Nearly half a million households in Scotland are receiving a Council Tax Reduction on their annual bill.

Economics

46 h. ago How to work out and pay inheritance tax: You get just SIX MONTHS to stump up death duties

The daunting task of working out and paying inheritance tax must be done in the immediate and intense period of grief after a death. Read our guide on what to do...

Economics

62 h. 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

7 d. ago Trump says US will send letters setting tariff rates to trading partners

About ‘10 or 12’ will go out on Friday to those without deal in place, then more over next few daysBusiness live – latest updatesDonald Trump has said that the US will start sending out letters to trading partners on Friday setting tariff rates that countries will have to pay from the beginning of next month.The US president told the media that about “10 or 12” letters would be sent out initially, with further letters sent out over the “next few days”. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago Trump says US to start sending tariff rates letters to trading partners

Letters to be sent to countries without a deal in place before end of 90-day pause on 9 JulyBusiness live – latest updatesDonald Trump has said the US will start sending letters to trading partners setting out tariff rates that countries will have to pay from the beginning of next month.The US president told the media that about “10 or 12” letters would be sent out on Friday, with further letters sent out over the “next few days”. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago People left shocked by 'absurd' requirements in resurfaced flight attendant job listing from the 1940s

A vintage flight attendant job listing from the 1940s has shocked people with its 'absurd' requirements.

Events

9 d. ago Starmer outlines plan to shift NHS care from hospitals to new health centres

Prime minister unveils 10-year health plan to ‘put care on people’s doorsteps’ and prevent illness in first placeWes Streeting: My job is to make the NHS fit for the futureThe NHS will shift a huge amount of care from hospitals into new community health centres to bring treatment closer to people’s homes and cut waiting times, Keir Starmer will pledge on Thursday.The prime minister will outline radical plans to give patients in England much easier access to GPs, scans and mental health support in facilities that are open 12 hours a day, six days a week. Continue reading...

Science

9 d. ago The Guardian view on the graduate jobs crunch: AI must not be allowed to eclipse young talent | Editorial

Entry-level tasks are being taken over by new technology. Businesses and government must not sacrifice the next generation on the altar of techAs annual degree ceremonies take place on campuses across the country this month, new graduates will doubtless be turning their thoughts to enjoying some stress-free time off. Given the current state of the labour market, some may be forced to make that break a long one.For university leavers, these are worrying times. A mounting pile of data suggests that accessing the kind of entry-level jobs that traditionally put degree holders on a path to professional success is becoming ever harder. One report published last month by the job-search site Indeed found that the market for young people fresh out of university is tougher than at any time since 2018. Compared with last year, the number of jobs advertised for recent graduates is down 33%.Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response o...

Politics

1 week ago House prices see biggest monthly fall since 2023 as buyers demand big discounts

A hike to stamp duty bills, a rush of homes for sale and a squeeze on household finances have all contributed to the recent decline in the property market.

Economics

1 week ago People urged to still send in energy meter readings as new price cap kicks in

The typical household bill for those who have not signed up to a fixed tariff has dropped by £129 to £1,720 per year when the regulator's new price cap came into force today (July 1)

Science

1 week ago Ofgem says UK household energy bills set to soar by over £100

Britain's energy watchdog has given the green light to an initial £24 billion of investment to upgrade UK energy infrastructure

Economics

1 week ago Octopus Energy issues statement on bills as 'prices set to rise'

The price cap for July to September has been confirmed at £1,720 a month, with Octopus predicting it will rise by £38 from September, before a further increase in January

Economics

1 week ago Households urged to send in meter readings ahead of energy price cap drop

Ofgem’s energy price cap will fall by 7% from July 1, meaning a drop of £129 to £1,720 per year for the typical household bill.

Politics

1 week ago 'Our energy bills went up 400% but one change reduced them from £10k to £2k'

Youngsters at Westminster House Youth Club have a lot to teach Westminster. They've already slashed their energy bills from £10k to £2k after starting solar revolution

Economics

2 w. ago Space boffins plan to pay lazy bones to lie down on the job for two months

The dream role could turn into a nightmare as folk cannot get up for any reason during the 60-day snooze-fest - and must eat, drink and use the loo lying down

Politics

2 w. ago Job that makes you more likely to succumb to one of Britain's biggest killers, according to major study

Swedish experts, analysing data from 3million people, found those with a particular type of job were far more likely to develop the potentially deadly condition.

Events