14 h. ago Tesco shoppers floored by 'disgusting' price of item spotted on shelves

Shopper complaints come as the Office for National Statistics announced today that food price inflation has hit its highest level since February 2024

Economics

17 h. ago Bank of England 'should continue' to cut interest rates as inflation warning issued

There “doesn’t seem to be enough" in the new high inflation numbers "to derail an interest rate cut in August,” according to finance experts

Events

19 h. ago Warning as UK inflation hits highest level for nearly 18 months after unexpected jump

Inflation levels jumped up to 3.6 per cent in June - with annual food price inflation hitting the highest level since February 2024

Events

3 d. ago Amazon delivery driver dies after van hit by train on level crossing

The driver is reported to have stopped on the line and got out of the van

Events

3 d. ago Amazon delivery driver dies after train hits van at level crossing

Police were called to the scene this afternoon

Events

3 d. ago Passengers are left stranded on 'boiling' train after hitting a van on level crossing 'at high speed'

The train hit 'an obstruction on the track' at Lower Road in Teynham, Kent, according to Southeastern Railway.

Events

3 d. ago One killed as van ‘bursts into flames’ after being hit by train at level crossing in Kent

The incident took place in Teynham, near Sittingbourne

Events

3 d. ago One killed as van ‘bursts into flames’ after being hit by train at level crossing

Paramedics attended but a person was pronounced dead at the scene, police said

Events

3 d. ago Van ‘bursts into flames’ after being hit by train at level crossing

Footage posted on social media appears to show a vehicle in flames following the incident in Teynham

Events

5 d. ago Rachel Reeves’s growth mission is struggling to get off the ground

Editorial: The chancellor is said to be ‘disappointed’ after the UK economy unexpectedly shrank for the second month in a row in May, as well she might be

Events

5 d. ago Reeves ‘disappointed’ after UK economy unexpectedly shrinks for second month in a row

It followed a 0.3 per cent contraction in April, when US president Donald Trump announced tariffs

Politics

6 d. ago UK economy shrinks for second month in a row after unexpected slump in May

It followed a 0.3 per cent contraction in April, when US president Donald Trump announced tariffs

Politics

7 d. ago Bank of England says UK banks can increase riskier mortgage lending – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as BoE recommends banks can issue more high loan-to-income level loansCopper prices in US hit record high after Trump announces 50% tariffTrump threatens to escalate trade war amid confusion over new tariff ratesCarsten Menke, Head of Next Generation Research at Julius Baer, says the copper tariffs will be inflationary domestically in the US and deflationary internationally – which matches the price action we’ve seen since last night.Menke also points out that the jump in US copper prices (13% yesterday) is less than the 50% tariff, implying traders expect some imports will be exempt, saying:President Trump announced the imposition of 50% import tariffs at a cabinet meeting yesterday. While US-traded futures jumped on the news, the price differential is well below the tariff level, pointing to expectations of exemptions for key suppliers or expectations of different demand dynamics.As already mentioned, we remain of the con...

Economics

7 d. ago Lauren Filer eyes historic 80mph delivery in latest England clash with India

England fast bowler Lauren Filer wants to hit 80mph at Old Trafford as England look to level the IT20 series against India.

Politics

1 week ago Elon unveils clever plan to sabotage Trump as 'America Party' shocks GOP

The rollercoaster of a relationship between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk's has hit a new level.

Politics

1 week ago Is the traditional family unit making a comeback? Proportion of births in wedlock hits highest level for a DECADE at 52.4%

Some 52.36 per cent of babies had parents who were married or in a civil partnership in England and Wales last year.

Events

2 w. ago Financial gripes ‘have reached highest level since PPI scandal aftermath’

Fraud and scam complaints have hit a record level, the Financial Ombudsman Service said.

Politics

2 w. ago New salmonella warning as infections hit highest level in a decade

Children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to the bug.

Events

3 w. ago Scotland cancer waiting times hit worst level on record as 'appalling' NHS figures published

SNP ministers are being warned of a cancer ‘ticking time bomb’ looming.

Events

3 w. ago Supermarket essentials including butter, chocolate and meat continue to surge in price

Food price inflation rose to 4.7% in the four weeks to 15 June - the highest level since March - with some of the steepest increases hitting staple items

Economics