15 h. ago Increase summer income and cut costs by checking for unclaimed benefits or discounts

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that there will be no more one-off payments to help people cope with the cost of living crisis in 2025

Politics

28 h. ago Slump fears fuel summer interest rate cut hopes as figures show economy shrank by 0.3% in April

Experts said the setback added weight to the case for a reduction in August. Rate-setters meet next week but few think a cut will come that soon.

Politics

37 h. ago Tax rises 'almost inevitable' as IFS torches Rachel Reeves' spending plans warning NHS and defence will need topping up and cost

IFS director Paul Johnson said he would be 'very surprised indeed' if heath and defence funding did not need topping up before the next election.

Events

38 h. ago IFS torches Rachel Reeves' spending plans warning NHS and defence will need topping up and cost

IFS director Paul Johnson said he would be 'very surprised indeed' if heath and defence funding did not need topping up before the next election.

Events

40 h. ago Boost your summer income and cut costs by checking for unclaimed benefits or discounts

Setting aside 10 minutes this weekend could boost your income this summer.

Politics

44 h. ago No new money to help cut UK business’s energy costs in spending review

Talks on scheme failed to reach deal before Wednesday’s announcement

Economics

3 d. ago Spending review latest: Government accused of not ‘coming clean’ over full costs of Sizewell C nuclear plant

Chancellor signs off on £14.2 billion of investment to build the new Sizewell C nuclear plant

Economics

5 d. ago Cuts to UK’s global vaccination funding would risk avoidable child deaths, experts warn

Exclusive: Scientists also say any reduction in Foreign Office funding for vaccine alliance Gavi would harm UK’s soft powerAny cut in UK funding to a global vaccination group would damage soft power and could make British less resilient to infectious diseases, as well as causing avoidable deaths among children, leading vaccine and aid experts have warned.Scientists including Sir Andrew Pollard, who led the development of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid vaccine, said a major cut in money for the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (Gavi) could also make the UK less able to respond to a future pandemic. Continue reading...

Events

6 d. ago What REALLY happens when you spend an evening with a geisha? Two

A date with a traditional Japanese performer in the historic former Japanese capital of Kyoto doesn't come easily - or cheaply - with some offering subscription-only style arrangements.

Politics

8 d. ago Broadband expert shares simple ways to cut streaming subscription costs this month

Almost 70 per cent of UK households pay for at least one streaming service.

Politics

1 week ago Cost of ‘minimum retirement lifestyle’ has fallen amid lower energy prices

The changes are mainly due to reduced energy costs and some small spending adjustments by research participants, the PLSA said.

Economics

1 week ago Tesco shoppers warned of opening hours changes coming to some stores

The move is part of an effort to reduce store spending as Tesco faces rising costs

Events

2 w. ago True cost of rent as many people spend half their salary on it

A new report has found how much rent now costs and who is spending the most

Economics

2 w. ago Nigel Farage under fire over £85BN cost of Reform spending splurge as Keir Starmer brands it a Liz Truss

Sir Keir Starmer will use a speech this morning to deride a 'fantasy' package of measures that will lead to a Liz Truss-style market meltdown.

Economics

2 w. ago Trump confirms he’ll be negotiating his signature tax bill after Musk criticism

Tesla boss says US president’s One Beautiful Bill Act ‘undermines’ his Doge cost-cutting effortsDonald Trump said he will be negotiating his signature tax bill after Elon Musk publicly criticised the president’s spending plan, saying it “undermines” cost-cutting efforts that the world’s richest man once spearheaded.Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Trump acknowledged the bill “needs to get a lot of support” in Congress, adding “we have to get a lot of votes”. The president also said he was “not happy about certain aspects of it, but I’m thrilled by other aspects of it” and confirmed he would be negotiating the legislation. Continue reading...

Economics

2 w. ago Is Rachel Reeves planning a 'stealth' tax raid on pensions? HMRC explores shake

The Chancellor is under growing pressure to raise billions of pounds to fund extra spending commitments and rising borrowing costs ahead of her autumn Budget .

Economics

2 w. ago Pubs in Scotland missing out on rates relief available in England as more landlords call last orders

More than 50 pubs in Scotland shut their doors for good last year as landlords battle with soaring costs and regulars spending less.

Events

2 w. ago Reeves squeezed by rising borrowing costs and spending pressures

Market turmoil adds strain to UK chancellor’s fiscal plans as fears over US debt increase

Economics

3 w. ago Martin Lewis reveals reason worried people are 'flooding' his inbox

Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis warned ministers their decision to cut disability benefits will 'cause pain' for the thousands of people who will lose their payments

Events

3 w. ago Managing Man Utd as Bruno Fernandes sold, Andre Onana given competition and striker signed

Manchester United will be without European football next season, meaning that the Red Devils will have even less to spend on new signings despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe's cost-cutting

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