38 h. ago Could Trump’s tariffs give a green light for corporate profiteering?

Expectations of inflation, and recent waves of price rises, could be self-fulfilling and fuel ‘greedflation’ – and it may not only apply to US consumersOver the past few years consumers have grown used to seeing prices rise at an exorbitant rate. The cost of everything – from used cars to utility bills and the humble loaf of bread – has rocketed in the worst inflation shock across advanced economies since the 1980s.While inflation has cooled in the past year, talk of fast-rising prices is back on the agenda from Donald Trump’s escalating trade war. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Drivers face up to £650 in new DVLA car tax as rates rise– what it means for your vehicle

The DVLA has introduced car tax changes that could see average drivers paying up to £650 a year, and these fees are making some drivers consider selling their car

Economics

3 d. ago HMRC spells out tax status of Premium Bonds prizes in update

The prize fund rate for Premium Bonds fells from this month. A taxpayer got in touch with the HMRC on social media to ask about capital gains tax

Politics

4 d. ago Premium Bonds rates could rise as NS&I decision marks 'big shift'

NS&I has raised a raft of the rates on its British Savings Bonds this week

Politics

4 d. ago UK inflation falls to 2.6%, increasing pressure on Bank to cut interest rates

March annual rate comes before expected rise because of household bills going up this monthBusiness live – latest updatesUK inflation dropped to 2.6% in March, increasing the pressure on Bank of England policymakers to cut interest rates next month.Prices growth was weak ahead of an expected rise in April as households begin to pay higher council tax and utility bills, as well as an uncertain outlook posed by Donald Trump’s tariff war. Continue reading...

Economics

5 d. ago NS&I issues Premium Bonds savers update as it boosts several rates

The provider is bringing back two Bond products as it boosts rate for new and current customers

Politics

1 week ago I’ve seen many phoney trade wars come and go. This is the real thing | Larry Elliott

This battle between the US and China goes far beyond market turmoil – it has killed off the liberal dream of a borderless world Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 104% tariff on Chinese imports into the US – and China blasting back with 84% – has spooked the financial markets. The response is entirely rational. Over the past few decades, phoney trade wars have been commonplace. Rival nations have squared off against each other, indulged in a bit of sabre-rattling, but eventually agreed on a deal. Headlines that screamed “trade war looms” were quickly replaced by those that read “trade war averted”. This time it’s different. The battle between the US and China prompted by Trump’s tariffs is no pretend trade war. It is the real deal – and it will have real consequences. Tariffs operate as a tax, adding to the costs of doing business and raising prices for consumers. Growth will slow and inflation rates will rise. The global economy was already growing only slowly. As things stand, it...

Events

1 week ago Trump imposes new tariffs on dozens of partners, sparking fresh market turmoil

Rates on imports to US from dozens of economies rise further, with China hit by 104% tariffsBusiness live – latest updatesThe US and China are heading towards an all-out trade war, after Donald Trump unleashed a fresh wave of tariffs against dozens of partners that triggered a fresh day of stock market turmoil on Wednesday.Despite the market chaos, China’s government was unbowed, reiterating threats of further countermeasures and saying it was unwilling to fight a trade war but “will never sit idly by and watch the legitimate rights and interests of the Chinese people be damaged and deprived”. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago How NS&I Premium Bonds holders can calculate how much they are likely to win

An online tool can help you work out how much you could win with Premium Bonds - and how lucky you are if you've already won

Politics

2 w. ago NS&I Premium Bonds savers urged to make switch as 'rates are better'

The prize fund rate for Premium Bonds has fallen again

Politics

2 w. ago DWP benefit payment rates rise from today in new financial year

The start of a new financial year is marking a wide range of financial changes across the country, including an uprate in a wide range of benefit payments

Economics

2 w. ago Millions of families to get HMRC Child Benefit boost from Monday April 7

Child Benefit is currently worth £25.60 a week for your first child, then £16.95 a week for any additional child you have - but rates are set to rise from April 7

Society

2 w. ago One in six Britons have more than £50,000 in savings how do YOU compare?

We break down recent DWP figures which show just how much Britons have saved - and the number of people with nothing to fall back on.

Economics

2 w. ago Martin Lewis NS&I Premium Bonds verdict and says 'I don't like'

FInance expert also tackled some of the biggest conspiracy theories around Premium Bonds on his BBC podcast this week

Politics

2 w. ago 'Baby boomers' facing a hike in car tax as changes made from today

VED rates rise from today and it's set to affect one generation in particular

Politics

2 w. ago NS&I hands out £50,000 prize to person with just £300 in Premium Bonds

Two new millionaires were made in April

Economics

2 w. ago Premium Bonds winners: April 2025 prize checker, as two UK residents win £1m in NS&I draw

Big wins this month as Premium Bonds create new UK millionaires 🎉

Economics

2 w. ago NS&I announces April’s Premium Bond winners with two £1 million prizes

Here's a breakdown of the April Premium Bond prizes

Economics

2 w. ago Premium Bonds prize checker: When is April’s draw and how can I check if I’ve won?

Everything you need to know about premium bonds

Politics

2 w. ago Energy price cap increase: should you fix your tariff today?

As of 1 April, the energy price cap will rise by 6.4 per cent, which will mean that customers on variable rates will see their prices rise. Is it worth fixing yours?

Economics