45 m. ago More than a million current account switches in year as bank apps attract savers

Recent months saw the busiest quarter of activity with about 265,100 taking place between July and September.

Economics

45 m. ago Around £500 million of UK energy bill debt to be written off, says regulator

Currently, £52 is added to annual household energy bills under the current price cap via a debt allowance to cover energy debts that are never paid.

Economics

45 m. ago More than a quarter of Scots businesses expect to shrink, figures show

The Federation of Small Business found 57% of firms saw their profits slump in the third quarter of the year.

Politics

1 hour ago ‘Get them off!’ rage MAFS UK fans as they hit out at experts and insist they’re ‘gunning’ for groom

MAFS UK fans have blasted the show's experts for 'gunning' for groom Ashley Dommett during his marriage woes with Grace Law. The couple's issues played out again in the latest episode of the E4 dating show, following on from the fallout over a compliment Ash made to feminist Grace that fell foul in the bedroom...

Events

2 h. ago Kemi Badenoch calls for Chancellor to ‘get the axe’ if she raises tax at Budget

Sir Keir Starmer declined to rule out tax rises when questioned about the subject at Prime Minister’s Questions.

Economics

4 h. ago The worrying details of four serious crimes carried out by illegal migrants in Britain that have emerged over just six days

The jailing of a failed asylum seeker for randomly murdering a restaurant owner in Derby is only the latest serious crime by an illegal migrant to come to public attention.

Events

4 h. ago You’ve got a new owner: AOL is sold in reputed $1.5B deal to tech conglomerate

AOL, which became symbolic of the early internet age, is being bought by Italian tech company Bending Spoon

Economics

4 h. ago Journalist turned Democratic candidate faces federal charges over anti

Progressive influencer blasts ‘political prosecution’ as grand jury indictment charges six protesters

Politics

5 h. ago Journalist turned Democratic candidate charged with assault over anti

Progressive influencer blasts ‘political prosecution’ as federal indictment charges six protesters with conspiracy and assault

Politics

6 h. ago Nineties TV icon set for surprise comeback 25 years after last proper gig – but there will be a big difference

SPOT the latest 1990s favourite who is making a comeback — it’s porky pink prankster Mr Blobby. The jiggly-eyed comic character, known for causing chaos among celebs while shouting “blobby, blobby”, has found a new generation of fans thanks to online clips of his antics. The character’s owner, Unique Television, has now lodged paperwork online...

Culture

6 h. ago Goldman Sachs' London credit business lost several special people

Goldman Sachs' London credit business lost several special people  eFinancialCareers

Politics

6 h. ago Top Scots cop was “heavily intoxicated and slurring” when cops arrived after wife assault claim

A TOP cop has told a court he was “startled and taken aback” when his wife made a 101 call accusing him of assaulting her. Chief Superintendent Pat Campbell said the allegation was made after a drunken row in their bedroom. He denied punching spouse Leonne and said he’d only tapped her on the shoulder to wake...

Events

7 h. ago EU carmakers ‘days away’ from halting work as chip war with China escalates

Industry body says reserves of Nexperia semiconductors are dwindling after Beijing bans exports of key componentsCarmakers in the EU are “days away” from closing production lines, the industry has warned, as a crisis over computer chip supplies from China escalates.The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) issued an urgent warning on Wednesday saying its members, which include BMW, Fiat, Peugeot and Volkswagen, were now working on “reserve stocks but supplies are dwindling”. Continue reading...

Events

7 h. ago Stocks mixed ahead of Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision

The FTSE 100 index closed up 59.40 points, or 0.6%, at 9,756.14.

Politics

7 h. ago Senate Democrats demand list of donors to $300m Trump ballroom

Letter warns White House of ‘blatant corruption’ risk from contributing companies with business before governmentUS politics live – latest updatesSenate Democrats, led by Adam Schiff of California, are calling for full disclosure on how Donald Trump’s planned White House ballroom is being financed.The effort follows the release of a donor list showing that wealthy individuals and corporations, many with business before the federal government, have contributed to the project. Democrats argue that without transparency, the financing of the ballroom could become a channel for improper influence within the administration. Continue reading...

Politics

7 h. ago RFK Jr’s old campaign bus keeps appearing around the country

RFK Jr’s former campaign bus has been spotted in a variety of places all the way from California to Washington, D.C.

Politics

8 h. ago ‘Cable Cowboy’ John Malone to step down from his media empire

Retirement of billionaire, 84, leaves Rupert Murdoch as last of that generation to be actively involved in media businessBillionaire media mogul John Malone, the so-called “Cable Cowboy”, is stepping down as chair of his powerful empire.Malone will stand aside in January from his roles overseeing Liberty Media, owner of Formula One, and Liberty Global, the firm behind telecommunications operator Virgin Media O2, it was announced today. Continue reading...

Politics

8 h. ago Waitrose issues emergency recall of popular product containing unlawful levels of cancer

Here’s everything we know about the recall:

Politics

8 h. ago Inside Motherwell's most haunted Halloween house as family open their doors

The Howson family are set to open their Halloween house for the 19th year in a row - and they say it's better than Christmas.

Society

8 h. ago Asda confirms return of popular £1 deal that benefits over 60s in all 212 cafes

The scheme is entering its fourth year in a row and will be available from next week, November 1.

Economics