11 h. ago UK supermarkets warn business rates rise could push up food inflation

A letter to Rachel Reeves has been signed by executives including at Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Aldi.

Economics

11 h. ago UK supermarket giants join up to warn business rates rise could push up costs

The plans are set to be confirmed in next month’s autumn Budget statement

Events

3 d. ago Reeves 'coming for middle Britain's private healthcare': Chancellor's £2bn Budget tax attack on partnerships 'will push up costs outside the NHS'

Rachel Reeves is understood to be looking at targeting so-called 'Limited Liability Partnerships' as she desperately tries to bring in more cash.

Economics

1 week ago Worry for homeowners as average mortgage rates rise for first time since February

Higher than expected inflation has dashed hopes of a series of interest rate cuts from the Bank of England

Politics

1 week ago Average mortgage rates rise for the first time since February

Higher than expected inflation has dashed hopes of a series of interest rate cuts from the Bank of England

Politics

1 week ago London’s Costly Office Refurbs Push Chinese Owners Towards Exit

London’s Costly Office Refurbs Push Chinese Owners Towards Exit  Bloomberg.com

Events

2 w. ago London could become 'childless city' as spiralling costs, poor housing and closing schools push families out of the capital

London could become a 'childless city' as pupils numbers fall, schools close and families move out due to spiralling costs of transport and housing, teachers claim.

Society