PIP claimants could see payments rise to almost £800 a month under DWP inflation lock
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that PIP payments will rise
Stocks up as Powell leaves door ajar for rate cut
The FTSE 100 index closed up 12.20 points, 0.1%, at 9,321.40.
'Major clampdown' on Child Benefit to save £350 million, confirms UK Government
A new specialist team will use international travel data to track if claimants have gone overseas, resulting in them no longer entitled to the payments
DWP issues more details about Winter Fuel Payment including approaching deadline
Nine million pensioners will get help with their winter heating bills from November.
Higher earners could be slapped with £7,000 HMRC bill under Rachel Reeves 'stealth tax'
Experts are warning the Chancellor could continue the current freeze on tax allowances to generate revenue for the Treasury
Tens of thousands to lose key benefit in HMRC crackdown
HMRC is deploying a special investigations team which will have over 200 members next month
TikTok puts hundreds of UK jobs at risk 'as roles being replaced with AI'
More than 85% of the content removed for violating TikTok community guidelines is currently identified and taken down by AI
Steel workers face ‘huge uncertainty’ after Government takeover – union
Charlotte Brumpton-Childs, GMB national officer, told the BBC that workers have dealt with a ‘yo-yo’ while the matter went through the courts.
State pensions could rise by up to £538 in 2026 but older Britons may face 'concerning' tax bill
Under the triple lock, the state pension payment rates guaranteed to increase every year by at least 2.5 per cent
Pension tax raid looms for retirees as Rachel Reeves flirts with cutting 25% tax-free relief
From the age of 55, Britons are able to withdraw 25 per cent of their retirement savings from pension pots without having to pay tax
Lord Swraj Paul, British-Indian industrialist and philanthropist, passes away in London
Lord Swraj Paul, founder of Caparo Group, passed away at 94, leaving behind a legacy of philanthropy and business success.
Strongest rise in UK business activity in a year while hiring falls; WH Smith shares crash 40% on accounting error –as it happened
Government borrowing falls to £1.1bn in July as tax receipts rise, but chancellor remains under pressure
Block Elon Musk’s bid to supply UK home energy, Ed Davey urges
Exclusive: Lib Dem leader says giving Tesla a foothold in Britain’s energy market could be national security risk
UK business activity rises to one-year high as services sector leads rebound
Firms nevertheless have been cutting hiring for 11 months in a row.
The economic pros and cons of building more and more data centres in the UK
They suck up energy and water and don’t employ many people, but the UK economy really needs more data centres.
Bakery 'better than Greggs' opening new stores across UK in matter of weeks
A bakery chain supposedly “better than Greggs” is to open a number of new stores across the UK very soon, as they are planning their expansion and enticing customers with their tasty treats
UK's third-largest steelworks collapses into government control
Hundreds of Liberty Steel workers in Rotherham and Sheffield face an uncertain future.
Liberty Steel's Speciality Steels UK pushed into compulsory liquidation
Speciality Steel UK has been pushed into compulsory liquidation, despite reported attempts for a deal. The government will take over, but will also try and find a new buyer for the business that employers 1,500 people.
UK Sanctions Iranian Oil Tycoon, London Hedge Fund in Crackdown
The UK sanctioned an Iranian magnate and key firms in his oil trading network.
John Lewis Seeks Boss for UK Grocer Waitrose After Bailey’s Exit
John Lewis Partnership Plc is seeking a new managing director for its upmarket grocer Waitrose following the departure of James Bailey, who joined the supermarket in 2020 and led it through the pandemic.
UK supermarket Waitrose says boss James Bailey to step down
British supermarket group Waitrose said on Thursday its boss James Bailey will quit the business at the end of next month.
UK banks carried out sweeping closures as customers move online
Some of the biggest traditional banks have shut more than one in three of their UK branches over the past five years
Trendy coffee shop loved by celebs to open new cafe in major UK city
The coffee shop has a cult-like following and is loved by celebrities including Molly-Mae Hague and Sabrina Carpenter, but now they’re taking the brand to the nextf level
UK retailers say budget tax hikes risk hitting living standards
Britain’s biggest retailers have written to finance minister Rachel Reeves to say that further tax increases in her upcoming budget could undermine the government’s manifesto pledge to improve living standards.
Tesco meal deal price rises to £3.85 for Clubcard holders
The move by the UK’s largest supermarket is the latest example of rising food prices.
Major change to how shoppers buy National Lottery tickets in UK supermarkets
SHOPPERS will soon notice a big change when buying their National Lottery tickets in supermarkets as thousands of new machines are rolled out across the UK. Allwyn, the operator of the National Lot…
Britons Turn Most Confident About Their Own Finances in a Year
Good morning. British people are feeling better about their money. The European Union is still trying to get the US to lower its tariffs on wine. And finally, Germans are joining the stock frenzy. Listen to the day’s top stories.
HMRC 'stepping up scrutiny' from September 1 with UK households warned
HMRC will no longer accept claims by telephone, either, with UK households told to submit claims online or by mail.
UK factories report new downturn and weak outlook, CBI says
British manufacturers have suffered a fresh setback with orders falling heavily in the three months to August and further weakness expected ahead, according to a survey published on Thursday by the Confederation of British Industry.
Britain leads the world in a new global business—a criminal one
What to do about its rampant steal-and-export industry
Huge UK steel giant collapses as Labour blamed over 'net zero dogma'
Ongoing wages and costs to keep the plant running will be covered by the Government until a buyer is found.
Major coffee chain with 2,000 UK branches to shut store
A MAJOR coffee chain with 2,000 UK branches will shut a popular branch following a string of closures. Costa Coffee will close its branch on Westbourne high street next month. The popular site on S…
Major UK chain closing 29 stores launch 50% off sale
The shop is undergoing a restructuring plan, with the offer reportedly issued at certain stores
Norway strikes 134m barrels of North Sea oil as Ed Miliband ends UK exploration
The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero banned issuing new oil and gas licenses in the North Sea last year.
Superdrug forced to stop selling item after UK households rush to panic buy
Superdrug has said it is experiencing a “short-term stock issue”
NatWest issues 'extremely welcome' update for customers in ten parts of UK
The high street bank found 10 UK regions have seen a dramatic surge in startup activity in early 2025, as it published its index alongside Beauhurst..
FTSE ends above 9,300 for first time amid brighter PMI print
UK public sector borrowing was also better than expected last month, although the data is unlikely to end talk of tax rises in the autumn budget.
Government takes control of UK's third largest steelworks in bid to save jobs
The high court confirmed on Thursday that Speciality Steel – previously part of Sanjeev Gupta’s Liberty Steel business – would face a compulsory liquidation
UK SMEs confident despite economic headwinds
A wave of SME entrepreneurs are showing confidence in their future, despite wider economic pressures, a new report from eBay UK suggests.
Thousands object to Tesla bid to supply energy to UK homes
Some 8,462 people have used the group’s online tool to lodge objections with Ofgem so far.
Chancellor will have to raise taxes despite lower borrowing, say economists
Official figures released on Thursday showed that UK state borrowing slowed to £1.1 billion in July, providing some relief for the Chancellor.
Topshop to make highly anticipated return with a new home on UK high street
Topshop is returning to the UK high street for the first time since Arcadia collapsed in 2020 and is set to make a comeback with a fresh new London home, just minutes away from Oxford Circus
UK’s third largest steelworks collapses putting 1,450 jobs at risk
The government has taken control of the plant until a buyer is found
Elon Musk and X reach settlement with axed Twitter workers
Ex-Twitter staff sued the platform after some 6,000 employees were sacked in 2022.
HMRC issues warning to thousands of UK households over their 'bank details'
The taxman warns fraudsters are using increasingly sophisticated methods to trick people into sharing personal details or paying for fake self assessment tax refunds
Irish leaders welcome clarity on EU-US trade deal and pharma tariffs cap of 15%
Taoiseach Micheal Martin said it was a ‘significant win’ for the EU and highlighted arrangements for the pharmaceutical and aviation sectors.
Retailers rally against Rachel Reeves's £7bn tax bill as Tesco and Sainsbury's warn 'prices will rise'
Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Boots are among the businesses calling on the Treasury to not impose more taxes on the business community
State pensioners face losing £150 to DWP from Sunday due to their 'records'
State pensioners must check the name on their energy bill before Sunday, August 24, or risk losing the Warm Home Discount
