25 h. ago Energy bills could finally be cut in welcome news for households says forecast

The energy price cap is set to be cut this summer in a much-needed boost for households already struggling with the cost of living crisis, according to new forecasts

Science

3 d. ago Battle of the bikes: Cost of hiring electric Boris bikes reduced in bid to win back riders from Lime and Forest

Cost of 30-minute e-bike hire falls to £3 while pedal bike frozen at £1.65

Events

4 d. ago Morrisons to close café in its Bathgate supermarket as company looks to cut costs

The grocery retailer is also closing 17 stores around the UK

Economics

4 d. ago Evoke to cut costs further as it cautions over a slow start to 2025

William Hill gambling group Evoke rebranded from 888 last year.

Politics

5 d. ago Major supermarket announces its own price match scheme starts tomorrow... with plans to cut costs on more than 100 everyday essentials

A major supermarket has launched its biggest-ever value campaign, with a bold move to match Aldi prices on over 100 everyday essentials.

Economics

5 d. ago Shell plans more cuts to costs and spending but hands CEO bigger bonus

Increase in pay package comes despite fall in profits and as oil company watered down pledge to cut emissionsBusiness live – latest updatesThe oil company Shell has revealed plans to ramp up cost savings and cut spending, as it handed its chief executive an increase to his pay package which angered environmental campaigners.The pay package for the energy company’s chief executive, Wael Sawan, rose by 8.5% last year, to £8.6m, according to its annual report, released on Tuesday. The payout was labelled “obscene” by green campaigners. Continue reading...

Economics

5 d. ago Shell vows to boost investor returns amid plans to cut costs and spending

The oil giant has lowered its annual spending outlook to £15.5 billion to £17 billion over the next three years.

Economics

6 d. ago Major supermarket announces its own price match scheme starts TODAY... with plans to cut costs on more than 100 everyday essentials

A major supermarket has launched its biggest-ever value campaign today, with a bold move to match Aldi prices on over 100 everyday essentials.

Economics

6 d. ago Blackpool Pleasure Beach to close rides, cut staff and change opening hours

To further cut costs, certain rides will open later and close earlier than usual at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. It is yet to be announced which rides at the famous theme park will be shuttered.

Politics

7 d. ago Moment Rachel Reeves reveals how many civil service jobs will be cut

Rachel Reeves has pledged to cut the running costs of government by 15% and to reduce civil service jobs by 10,000 by the end of this parliament.

Politics

8 d. ago Sir AI Ferguson as Man Utd urged to 'clone' famous boss to cut costs

An AI expert says Manchester giants could save cash by creating an artifical version of their iconic manager to keep up engagement with fans

Economics

8 d. ago A temple to extravagance. And that goes for Manchester United’s new stadium, too | Rowan Moore

Could Norman Foster’s £2bn design for the club, which will be seen 25 miles away, turn out to be a case of hubris before ruin? There’s a phenomenon in architectural history whereby great empires build their grandest monuments just before they fall. The Parthenon was completed just before Athens embarked on the devastating Peloponnesian War. Manhattan’s most celebrated skyscrapers went up on the brink of the Great Depression. The British inaugurated the imposing government buildings of New Delhi 16 years before the end of the Raj. I won’t say that this will definitely be the case with the £2bn stadium designed by the Mancunian Norman Foster for Manchester United Football Club, but it’s striking that it’s proposed at a time when the club has closed its staff canteen and made redundant hundreds of workers to cut costs.Every good thing is promised. It is to be “the world’s greatest football stadium”, iconic AND sustainable, with both rainwater harvesting and a “trident” of 200m-hig...

Politics

8 d. ago Brits to be hit with £138 washing machine charge from April 1 after new energy cap hike

The cost of running a washing machine is about to go up, but there are ways you can cut the costs now before the new Ofgem energy price cap kicks in

Economics

1 week ago Sir Keir Starmer speaks out on DWP benefits changes as he slams 'devastating' £70bn bill

The Prime Minister has defended a £5billion cut to welfare and said the rising cost of sickness and disability benefits has "wreaked a terrible human cost"

Economics

1 week ago Hairdressers call for tax reform in ‘save our salons’ Westminster protest

The British Hair Consortium wants VAT on labour costs to be cut from 20% to 10% in the Spring Statement.

Events

1 week ago DWP PIP overhaul for more than 3million Brits causes angry backlash

Liz Kendall is expected to set out plans for reform on Tuesday in an effort to get more people back to work and cut the cost of a benefits bill described by ministers as 'unsustainable'

Politics

2 w. ago Bonfire of bureaucracy: Regulators told to cut costs for firms as Wes Streeting says 'more change to come'

Chancellor Rachel Reeves (pictured) will summon regulators to Downing Street today to demand they cut the cost of red tape for businesses by a quarter.

Economics

2 w. ago Reeves to outline plan to cut regulation costs and boost growth

Chancellor will meet regulators after calling for action to restrict their scope in bid to save businesses billionsRachel Reeves will meet UK regulators on Monday after calling for more action to restrict red tape and spur economic growth.The chancellor argued that government plans would reduce costly delays and disputes, saving businesses billions, and said regulators must accept a more streamlined decision-making process. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Chancellor summons regulators to Downing Street in war on red tape

The Government has pledged to cut the number of quangos and slash the cost of regulation by 25%.

Events

2 w. ago Why is NHS England being axed – and will it save the government money?

The NHS England workforce will be halved in a bid to slash costs and cut duplication, but will it work?

Politics