50 h. ago London stocks dip as GDP data confirms slow growth ahead of holidays

London stocks dip as GDP data confirms slow growth ahead of holidays  Reuters

Politics

54 h. ago Rachel Reeves hit by fresh blow as UK economy growth slows down again

UK economy growth slowed in the third quarter to just 0.1 per cent

Economics

4 d. ago 'Last Christmas' for many pubs thanks to Rachel Reeves' tax hikes as bars hit

While for many this Christmas will be one of festivities and cheer, for many pubs it is set to be the exact opposite as businesses will struggle due to Labour's tax hikes

Events

5 d. ago Why Rachel Reeves’ cash ISA cut is going to hit women hardest

The current limit of £20,000 will drop to £12,000 for cash ISA deposits

Events

7 d. ago House price growth slowed in October on Budget rumours, official figures confirm

House prices fell across large swathes of the country in October, according to official figures.

Economics

7 d. ago House price growth slowed in October as values fell in London – ONS

Some property experts said a cut in the Bank of England base rate is expected on Thursday, in a boost for some mortgage holders.

Politics

8 d. ago Unemployment rises again and wage growth slows – what it means for your money

UNEMPLOYMENT has risen once again to higher levels than expected, Government data shows. The UK unemployment rate now sits at 5.1%, based on estimates from August to October this year. The jobless rate previously sat at 4.8% in the three months to August. It means the number of people out of work is still at...

Economics

1 week ago UK economy unexpectedly shrank in October in fresh blow for Rachel Reeves

Economy contracted by 0.1% in October, according to the Office for National Statistics

Politics

1 week ago Disappointing Oracle results knock $70bn off value amid AI bubble fears

Weaker-than-forecast quarterly data for Larry Ellison’s tech company shows slowdown in revenue growth but big rise in spending Business live – latest updatesOracle’s disappointing results have knocked more than $70bn off the value of software and data company co-founded by Trump ally Larry Ellison, adding to fears of a bubble in AI-related stocks.Shares in the company fell by 11.5% overnight after it reported a lower-than-expected 14% rise in revenues to $16bn (£12bn) in the latest quarter while revealing it was boosting its AI spending by about $15bn. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Why Rachel Reeves now claims there were 'too many' leaks ahead of the Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has hit out over the leaks which came out ahead of her controversial Budget in November

Politics

2 w. ago Houseplant hacks: can grow lights help plants during winter?

As the days grow shorter and darkness descends, tropical varieties can struggle. But there’s a clever fix that nature can’t provideThe problemIn the dark days of winter, the whole house is darker, days are shorter, skies are greyer and our tropical houseplants receive far less light than they would in their natural habitat. Leaves fade and growth slows as plants struggle to photosynthesise.The hackGrow lights offer a clever fix, topping up what nature can’t provide. But with prices ranging from £15 to £100, are they really worth it? Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 05 December: House price growth weakens, Ocado payout lifts shares

Annual house price growth has slowed to its weakest level since March 2024.

Society

2 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 05 December: House price growth weakest since March 2024, index holds firm

Annual house price growth has slowed to its weakest level since March 2024.

Society

2 w. ago Why workers earning £52,000 will be the hardest hit by tax raids

Analysis shows that those on middle incomes are set to be worst hit by Rachel Reeves' plan to charge National Insurance on pension contributions over £2,000 per year.

Economics

2 w. ago Why workers earning £52,000 will be worst hit by changes to salary sacrifice from 2029

Analysis shows that those on middle incomes are set to be worst hit by Rachel Reeves' plan to charge National Insurance on pension contributions over £2,000 per year.

Economics

3 w. ago Service sector growth slows as price inflation drops to almost five

The S&P Global UK services PMI survey scored a reading of 51.3 in November, dipping from 52.3 in October.

Economics

3 w. ago Trick to cut thousands off your council tax bills AND beat the mansion tax

Chancellor Rachel Reeves' 'mansion tax' - which will hit owners of homes worth more than £2m - will be based on their council tax band.

Economics

3 w. ago Topps Tiles buys Fired Earth brand from administration as sales growth slows

Shares in the company dipped in early trading on Tuesday despite a return to profit.

Economics

3 w. ago Annual UK house price growth slowed in November and 'affordability likely to improve'

The increase in taxes on income from properties may dampen the supply of new rental properties coming onto the market, the society said

Politics

3 w. ago UK growth facing headwinds from tax hikes and spending cuts – OECD

The OECD said growth will slow to 1.2% next year, before edging up to 1.3% in 2027, with ‘substantial’ downside risks from fiscal tightening.

Economics