Retirement disaster: One third of Britons have under £10k in savings as state pension 'doesn't leave enough'
Analysts are using the public to take action in order to bolster their pension savings
Inheritance tax raid on farmers 'threaten most vulnerable' as Labour told to pause changes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has faced criticism over her proposed hike to inheritance tax
Poundland to be sold for £1 after wave of store closures across UK
POUNDLAND is set to be sold for just £1 as bidders circle the floundering business. Gordon Brothers, the ex-owner of Laura Ashley, has become the frontrunner to takeover the bargain chain, which re…
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FTSE 100 recovers to pre-trade tariff announcement levels
Markets have slowly clawed back the losses seen since Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs at the start of April.
PIP claimants with three physical conditions most likely to lose benefit, data
Official data from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed the three groups most likely to lose the benefit under the Government’s proposed changes set to take effect next year
One In 10 Don't Have Cash Savings: How To Kickstart A Savings Habit
Setting money aside is crucial for combatting the rising cost of living, dealing with unexpected expenses and improving financial resilience; find out how you can kickstart a savings habit:
Banking app outage: Lloyds Bank and Halifax customers outraged after being 'unable to access accounts'
Lloyds Banking Group appears to be experiencing issues with its online banking and app services
DWP says 400,000 claimants may lose benefits if they fail to act
The move comes amid the Government’s drive to scrap so-called legacy benefits and roll everyone into the newer, single-payment Universal Credit scheme
Rachel Reeves urged to avoid ISA tax-free allowance cut amid 'real concern' over impact on savings
It is understood that ministers are considering reducing the ISA allowance from £20,000 to £4,000
DWP could 'reinstate' £300 Winter Fuel Payment for pensioners born pre-1953
The DWP has been urged to “reinstate the Winter Fuel Allowance for those who are paid the old state pension”
Poundland is shutting three stores this month as it announces new closure
Discount chain Poundland said the store in Copdock Mill Interchange in Ipswich was closing after it was unable to agree new terms with the site owner
MFI is back from the dead: Furniture firm resurrected after £3m swoop
A homeware retail giant that seemed consigned to the history books looks like making a comeback after a £3million swoop by new investors.
Number of UK billionaires falls after market turmoil, but King Charles’s wealth jumps – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
Rich List 2025: The UK’s wealthiest billionaires revealed
The billionaire Hinduja family has retained their position at the top spot for the fourth year running
Record fall in billionaires living in UK after Labour’s non-dom tax crackdown
It is the steepest decline in the Rich List’s 37-year history
FTSE 100 climbs after UK economy grows faster than expected
Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the first quarter growth shows ‘the strength and potential of the UK economy’, as markets rose on Thursday.
Why has the UK economy grown and what impact do tariffs have?
Here, the PA news agency looks at why GDP has increased and what’s next for the UK economy.
Trump tariffs set to threaten UK economy despite surprise growth boost
DONALD Trump’s tariffs will blow our economy off course — despite faster than expected growth this year. The levies and Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ £25billion tax raid on business will stop mom…
UK has fastest growing economy in G7 in boost for Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer said the figures showed he was meeting his goal of having the highest growth in the G7 group of leading democracies
Investor visas 'being considered by UK' in response to millionaire exodus
Ministers are said to be considering the introduction of an investor visa for wealthy migrants who could benefit sectors seen as strategically important
Choice of EVs for UK car buyers reaches record high
Industry body the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said car buyers can choose from more than 130 battery electric new car models.
UK productivity growth slowed in the first quarter, ONS data shows
Productivity growth in Britain’s economy weakened in the first quarter of this year compared to the final three months of 2024 and was down compared with a year previously, official data showed on Thursday.
US recession still possible, Jamie Dimon warns, as UK tops G7 growth table – as it happened
UK economy posts its fastest quarterly growth in a year, outpacing rivals, in growth spurt ahead of trade war disruption
Landsec swings to profit as London rents rise and shops get bigger
The company shrugged off any impact of US tariffs on business investment.
Org Group acquires UK tech recruitment firm in global expansion
Org group, a mutli-national professional services provider, has acquired the globally recognised recruiting tech firm Venturi.
UK economy grew more than expected in first quarter - but 'it won't last'
UK economic growth in the first quarter of the year was stronger than expected, thanks to a pick-up in services and industrial production. Gross domestic…
Huge haul of counterfeit toys seized in London warehouses
Toys were packaged as well-known brands including Pokémon, Pepper Pig, Star Wars and Marvel
Octopus handing UK households 'guaranteed' £0 energy bill 'for 10 years'
Octopus has launched the Zero Bills Standard, which s aimed at fast-tracking the decarbonisation of homes while guaranteeing zero energy bills for residents.
Aviva CEO says government investment mandates a "red line" for sector
A sector-wide push into private assets should help millions of pension savers achieve higher returns and avoid old age poverty as long as the government doesn’t seek to dictate how providers invest that cash, Aviva CEO Amanda Blanc told Reuters.
The rise in remote working could have a negative impact on UK growth. Here’s how
Covid-19 pandemic forced a change in how companies approach working from home
Major UK discount store set to shut two shops as closing down sales launched
It’s the latest blow to the UK high street after a tough start to 2025
DWP set to axe two benefits 'at same time' costing UK households £12,000
DWP is set to introduce sweeping changes to Personal Independence Payment as part of £5 billion cuts.
Nissan open to making cars for Chinese partner in Sunderland, says CEO
Ivan Espinosa says UK plant will not be hit by cost cuts as Japanese firm reveals seven factories to close
Starmer seeks UK-EU 'reset' - is another Brexit row looming? - City AM
Talks between the UK and EU come to a head on Monday with negotiations underway in areas including fishing, security and youth mobility
GDP rise and a less scary outlook offer Rachel Reeves some rare cheer
After two sickly quarters, upbeat growth data and UK trade deal with US paint brighter picture
Google hits 150 million users for subscription service with help of AI
Alphabet’s Google One subscription service, which charges consumers for cloud storage and artificial intelligence features, recently crossed 150 million subscribers, the company told Reuters.
Thames Water bosses could have bonuses blocked next month
The Water (Special Measures) Bill gives regulator Ofwat the power to ban bonuses when performance falls short.
North West water supplier’s profit doubles as it hikes customer bills
United Utilities raised bills by average of £86 for a typical household in April, which it says will help pay for upgrades to its pipes and sewers.
Energy minister pledges to put solar panels on ‘every possible rooftop’
‘If there is a rooftop that we can put solar panels on, we are keen to do so,’ Michael Shanks told the Commons.
Rachel Reeves told do these 3 things as UK economy in chaos after tax hikes
The Chancellor has hailed figures suggesting that the UK economy grew by 0.7% in Q1.
Major broadband firm closing with 70,000 UK households moved to rival
Origin Broadband, a subsidiary of Talk Talk, is exiting the telecoms market on June 1.
Essential DWP update for Pension Credit recipients planning holidays outside UK
More than 1.4 million older people across Great Britain are currently receiving Pension Credit, but many may be unaware of a key rule if they plan to go on holiday
UK economy grows more than expected: How optimistic should you be?
The UK economy grew by more than expected at the start of 2025. What does this mean for you?
Supermarkets pledge to keep sourcing meat from British farms after US trade deal
Aldi, the Co-op and Tesco have all confirmed they are sticking to their current policies on meat sourcing.
UK businesses gearing up for Trump tariffs boost economy
Those expecting the economy to grow or contract could both be wrong, as domestically and internationally, it’s as unpredictable as it has ever been.
UK is fastest-growing G7 country in Q1 2025, as US exports jump ahead of trade war – business live
UK's Aviva reports 9% rise in first-quarter general insurance premiums
Insurer Aviva’s general premiums rose by 9% in the first quarter, it reported on Thursday, saying its deal to buy the Probitas platform and new business had driven growth in personal and commercial lines in Britain.
UK economy defies gloomy warnings to grow 0.7% in first quarter of year
Expansion came despite looming tax rises and tariffs but economists predict growth will weaken in coming months
UK foreign investment falls as funding from US dries up, survey shows
The UK secured fewer investment projects than France for the fifth year in a row, according to EY’s annual UK attractiveness survey.
