'If we're not there already we're coming to a town near you' Aldi says, vowing lower prices before Christmas
More people are doing their weekly shop at Aldi, the German discount retailer said, while the number of top-up shops has also increased.
Full list of food and drink that'll be more expensive by end of year
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) said current prices were “steeper than anything in recent decades” as it warned that inflation could climb to 5.7% by the end of the year
Bank branch closures warning: Full list of 163 NatWest, Lloyds and Santander sites shutting down soon
Bank branch closures have ramped up in recent years with dozens more locations to shut down in the months ahead
State pensioners given 6pm deadline to speak to DWP about Winter Fuel Payment
Millions of state pensioners are set to receive the Winter Fuel Payment this year but the state pension age change determines who will get this and how to opt out before tax recovery
Millions of households are missing out on DWP cash
People are being urged to check what they can get from DWP
Aldi sales rise but profits fall as it plans £1.6bn investment on UK expansion
The discounter said the money would go toward the opening of 80 new stores over the next two years.
UK government, industry to invest over 1.1 billion pounds in maritime sector
The UK government and industry are planning to jointly invest over 1.1 billion pounds ($1.5 billion) in the maritime sector, the UK government said on Monday.
After Angela Rayner’s exit from government, what’s the future for employment rights in the UK?
The employment rights bill will affect the working conditions of millions of people in the UK.
UK's AO World raises annual profit outlook, plans first ever share buyback
British electronics retailer AO World raised the lower end of its adjusted pre-tax profit range for fiscal 2026 on Monday, as robust demand for essential household appliances boosted sales.
Pret A Manger 'being punished for focusing on UK'
Pret A Manger being punished for focusing on the UK is a “disaster for domestic growth”, according to the chief executive of Knoops.
Centrica and Rolls-Royce hail swathe of small nuclear deals between US and UK
Centrica PLC (LSE:CNA), Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC (LSE:RR.) and the company behind Tritax Big Box REIT PLC (LSE:BBOX) are set to benefit from a series of…
UK and US to announce tech, energy deals during Trump visit
The United States and Britain will announce agreements on technology and civil nuclear energy during U.S. President Donald Trump’s unprecedented second state visit this week, as the UK hopes to finalise steel tariffs under a much-vaunted trade deal.
BlackRock to invest £500m in UK data centres during Trump visit
The world’s largest asset manager will announce a data centre partnership with Digital Gravity Partners, one of a string of deals to be announced during President Trump’s state visit, Sky News learns.
Bank of England urged to slow bond-selling plan to help cut record UK borrowing costs
Ex-MPC members say ‘quantitative tightening’ should be scaled back or halted entirely, saving the Treasury up to £10bn a year
Business Secretary pledges steel tariff announcement ‘as soon as possible’
MPs have called for the Government to maximise pressure on the US.
AO World looking to automation and offshoring in face of wage cost surge
The group is set for around an extra £8 million a year in costs from April’s higher national insurance contributions and minimum wage rise.
'Don't drive great people away': Tory peer urges Rachel Reeves to 'think again' on tax rises
Speaking to Sky’s Wilfred Frost on his The Master Investor Podcast, Baroness Morrissey also talked about “a sense of decay” in the UK.
Britain and US to sign nuclear power pact during Trump's visit
Britain and the United States will sign a deal to work together on boosting nuclear power during U.S. President Donald Trump’s state visit this week, the British government said, helping secure investment to fund new plants.
UK households rushing to 'withdraw cash' before HMRC rule change
It comes after Labour Party Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed pension pots would be come liable for inheritance tax.
Octopus Energy handing certain customers free £512 payment
Octopus made the pledge as it wrote to consumers via email last week.
Major UK energy firm scraps key perk for thousands of customers
From October 1, Utilita customers without prepayment meters will be moved to new tariffs.
US firms pledge over £1 billion worth of investment into UK before Trump visit | LBC
US financial firms have announced investments in the UK worth £1.25 billion before Donald Trump’s state visit next week.
Citi Group among US finance firms pledging investment into UK before Trump visit
Companies are also committing to ramp up commercial activity between the US and UK in the coming years.
Sainsbury’s halts deal to sell Argos to Chinese retailer
The UK supermarket previously indicated it was exploring a deal to ‘accelerate Argos’ transformation’
Primark owner says larger stores to come under pressure from rates changes
Reeves faces a challenge to increase revenues for the Treasury as it looks to address a potential £40bn black hole.
Bank of England to scale back QT, keep rates steady
The Bank of England looks set this week to slow the 100 billion-pound-a-year pace at which it reduces its government bond holdings following increased volatility in bond markets, while keeping its main interest rate on hold.
Warning that hundreds of UK shops face closure in business rates change
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned that 400 large shops, including supermarkets and department stores, are at risk of closure if the government proceeds with a proposed higher business rates tax band for premises valued over £500,000.
Inflation to remain at nearly double 2% target - and could rise further this month
Inflation has not been at the Bank of England’s 2 per cent target level since 2024
Citi's London office overhaul costs hit $1.5 billion
Wall Street bank Citigroup’s bill for refitting its tower in London has risen to $1.5 billion (1.1 billion pounds), the company told Reuters, highlighting the challenges of modernising workplaces to attract employees back to offices.
BlackRock to invest $700 million in UK data centres during Trump visit, Sky News reports
BlackRock plans to invest 500 million pounds ($700 million) in British data-centre infrastructure, one of a string of deals to be announced during U.S. President Donald Trump’s state visit next week, Sky News reported on Saturday.
UK and US agree deals to usher in ‘golden age’ of nuclear energy - with thousands of jobs promised | LBC
The UK and US have agreed a deal to boost the building of nuclear plants in both countries to be signed during Donald Trump’s state visit this week.
Call to put town and city centres ‘at the heart of economic decision making’
The Scottish Retail Consortium has published recommendations to help high streets thrive.
Major supermarket to open 21 new UK stores in weeks – with hundreds more to come
The supermarket giant has announced plans to invest a record £1.6bn over the next two years (2026-27), opening 80 stores as sales continue to rise
Lloyds Bank warns 'existing' customers to act within next 24 hours
The major UK high street bank, which is rivalled by NatWest, Nationwide, Santander, HSBC UK, and more, is offering £200 for anyone willing to move their money.
Sainsbury’s talks to sell Argos to Chinese retailer JD.com collapse
Supermarket confirms it is no longer in discussions to sell the retail business it bought for £1.1bn in 2016
Iraq signs joint operation agreement with France's TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy LNG
Iraq’s oil ministry signed a joint operation agreement with France’s TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy LNG and Iraq’s Basra Oil Company, the Iraqi prime minister’s office said on Sunday.
Aldi plans to open 80 new shops in two years in £1.6bn investment after profits fall despite sales rise
Aldi has announced plans to invest a further £1.6 billion to accelerate its UK supermarket expansion, after revealing its sales rose last year.
Boss of Primark company warns of risk to biggest shops
He said the Government needs to reconsider its policies
Food inflation to hit 5.7% as suppliers can ‘no longer absorb’ costs, FDF warns
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) said current prices were “steeper than anything in recent decades”.
Newspaper says it's blocked from Apple News UK
After years of not wanting to be included on Apple News, UK tabloid Daily Mail now wants in, and Apple isn’t allowing it.
Major UK retail brand up for sale as Chinese e-commerce giant set for mega deal
The UK supermarket group Sainbury’s has said that it is in discussions for a potential sale of the struggling retail chain to a leading Chinese e-commerce giant
Sainsbury’s ends talks to sell Argos to China’s JD.com
The supermarket said JD.com’s terms and commitments are ‘not in the best interests of Sainsbury’s shareholders, colleagues and broader stakeholders’.
Primark owner warns Rachel Reeves over ‘mistaken’ rate changes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces the daunting task of boosting Treasury revenues to address a potential £40 billion deficit in state finances
Interest rates could remain at 4% until 2026, economists say
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee will announce its latest decision on Thursday.
Sainsbury’s in talks to sell Argos to China’s JD.com
The supermarket said a sale of the general merchandise retailer would accelerate its ‘transformation’.
US financial firms pledge £1.25bn to UK ahead of Trump's visit
Over £1.25bn in US investment has been pledged to the UK financial services sector ahead of Donald Trump’s second state visit, promising thousands of new jobs and stronger trade ties.
HMRC issues 3 reasons people now need to file self assessment form
A lot of people may need to take action
DWP alert: Millions losing £24bn in unclaimed Universal Credit and more due to 'complex' benefit system
Are you missing out on benefit payment support from the DWP?
AstraZeneca pauses £200m Cambridge investment
Its decision comes as the industry says there is a lack of government investment and as the US pressures firms to invest there.
State pension triple lock 'is staying' despite concerns over DWP payment's future, Labour minister confirms
State pension payment rates are guaranteed to rise every year by at least 2.5 per cent
