33 h. ago One in 20 churches could shut by end of decade: Up to 2,000 places of worship face closure by 2030 as repair bills soar

The dire state of Britain's churches was revealed today with thousands facing closure within the next five years amid mounting concerns over soaring repair bills.

Politics

3 d. ago Extreme weather is set to add HUNDREDS to your grocery bills: Prices for butter, beef, milk, coffee and chocolate soar by 15.6%

Your weekly food shop is about to get even more expensive, scientists have warned - with extreme weather to blame.

Economics

4 d. ago 11m households plan to buy warming gadgets as winter energy bills soar

Uswitch found heated slippers were ‘surprisingly popular’, with 30% of households using them.

Economics

4 d. ago What’s gone wrong at WPP? The crown slips at the world’s biggest advertising group

Exodus of big clients, falling profits and dire forecasts raise prospect of a once ‘unthinkable’ breakupA dark joke is doing the rounds in adland that Wire and Plastic Products, the Kent-based basketmaker that Martin Sorrell bought 40 years ago as a vehicle to build a global advertising giant, might outlast WPP.For decades the financial success and dominance of WPP – its 100,000 employees service global clients from Ford to Coca-Cola – has been the corporate manifestation of Britain’s shining reputation for creative advertising. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago Electric bills 'could soar 20 per cent in the next five years', UK's top energy supplier warns

Rachel Fletcher, regulations director at Octopus, said the costs of Whitehall policies, including green levies to expand renewable power and nuclear, were increasing energy bills.

Events

1 week ago Heated clothes airer vs tumble dryer: As energy bills soar and temperatures drop, which should you use to actually save money?

Both can help you keep on top of the piles of washing through the colder months but with rising energy costs, it's worth understanding what option is more economical and practical for your home

Society

2 w. ago London gets £36.5m boost to tackle homelessness as council accommodation bills soar

London gets £36.5m boost to tackle homelessness as council accommodation bills soar  London Evening Standard

Economics

2 w. ago London gets £36.5m boost to tackle homelessness as council temporary accommodation bills soar

It comes after London boroughs revealed they were collectively spending a staggering £5.5m a day to tackle homelessness

Economics

2 w. ago The Waverley paddle steamer saved from scrapheap celebrates record sailing season

The Waverley has seen the highest number of trips in more than a decade on her 50th anniversary with almost 160,000 passengers on board since May.

Politics

3 w. ago As taxes rise and restaurant bills soar, eating in is the new dining out

Restaurants may be losing out. But the growth of the staying-in trend is set to be a boon to supermarkets.

Economics