Gilt yields spike amid fears of lurch to the Left under Burnham
Yields on ten-year government bonds, known as gilts, climbed from 4.76 per cent to around 4.85 per cent. Bond yields rise when their prices fall.
DWP PIP update on 2 tier rules to get vehicle tax reductions
The Department for Work and Pensions and Department for Transport have faced questions around the existing system for people on PIP and DLA
Labour admits knowing for a year millions of state pensioners were overcharged £43.5million by HMRC
Ministers were aware of an HMRC calculation error affecting up to 8.7 million state pensioners but took no action
TV licence eligibility update as Netflix and Amazon Prime users receive BBC funding verdict
The decision provides clarity for millions as questions remain over the future of BBC funding
'Higher taxes' alert after new DWP PIP figures update this week
Latest PIP statistics show that as of April 30, 2026, there were four million claimants entitled to Personal Independence Payment in England and Wales
DWP Universal Credit update issued ahead of key July deadline
The Department for Work and Pensions has issued new information that will affect some claimants
'Rachel Reeves has copied Gordon Brown' after pocketing £9.8billion in stealth taxes in just TWO months
Frozen income tax thresholds helped push Treasury receipts to £153.7billion in April and May
The growing dilemma facing British savers: Owning a home or funding a comfortable retirement?
The number of retired households renting privately is expected to almost triple, raising concerns about retirement affordability
Genting UK revenues rise to £353m but losses widen to £24.5m
Genting UK have blamed pre-tax losses on a strategic rethink at its Resorts World location in Birmingham
UK's Barratt Redrow appoints ex-British Airways finance chief as CFO
Barratt Redrow on Friday named former British Airways finance chief Rebecca Napier as its new chief financial officer, bringing in fresh leadership as Britain’s biggest homebuilder battles surging construction costs and weaker buyer demand.
City investors fear Labour leadership battle could push up UK bond yields, as UK borrowing jumps in May – as it happened
UK budget deficit is running higher than forecast; borrowing costs rise after Makerfield byelection as US-Iran talks are called off
What are Andy Burnham's potential policies?
After winning the Makerfield by-election, we look at what policies Andy Burnham has advocated – including transport, education and energy.
Iconic US fast food 'set to rival KFC' opening first UK chain after 30 years
The Louisiana-born chicken finger chain is officially opening its first UK restaurant later this year after much anticipation. Fans of the restaurant are delighted to learn it's finally arriving in the UK after three decades
Shoppers splash out on fans and paddling pools as retail sales in Great Britain hot up
May heatwave drives up volume of sales 1.2%, the strongest monthly growth since January, says ONS
Retail sales bounce back as shoppers snap up paddling pools and fans
Retailers said sales of outdoor furniture and fans were higher for the month due to the weather conditions and promotions.
Boats, bankers and borders: five symbols that sum up Brexit a decade on
What do the touchstones of the referendum debate tell us about the complex legacy of Britain leaving the EU?
UK Government borrowing jumps as debt interest costs hit record May high
The ONS said borrowing was nearly a third (30.4%), or £5.4 billion, higher than a year earlier at £23.3 billion in May.
Major boost for UK shopping centre as John Lewis to spend £20m on upgrade
A bit of good news for the high street
Emmerson secure UK patent protection for mineral processing technology
Emmerson PLC (AIM:EML) told investors it has secured UK patent protection for the mineral processing technology developed for its Khemisset potash project…
A guide to Making Tax Digital for small business owners
Businesses now need to keep digital records and submit updates using compatible software throughout the year
UK eases payment restrictions to Lukoil's subsidiary in Austria
Britain’s sanctions office on Friday amended a temporary licence allowing companies to continue doing business with a subsidiary of Russia’s Lukoil based in Austria, removing a restriction that required funds to be paid into frozen accounts.
What could US-Iran peace deal mean for UK household costs?
The impact on petrol and food prices, energy bills and mortgages if the truce holds and strait of Hormuz reopens
Thousands of pensioners hit with surprise tax bills after popular retirement move
Thousands of pensioners face unexpected HMRC bills in retirement
Major UK supermarket reveals near £1BILLION loss after slashing prices to win back shoppers
The company came under pressure from a botched IT upgrade last year
Billionaire O’Leary dampens succession hopes of Ryanair crew
Ryanair Group CEO signs a new contract until 2032
Over 110,000 Irish Revolut customers to receive refunds after overcharging error
Almost 112,000 Irish Revolut customers are set to receive refunds after ATM fees were incorrectly applied by a third-party provider between June 2023 and February 2024
HMRC rakes in £730m as major inheritance tax change to hit 10,500 more estates - how to cut bill
HMRC estimates around 42,000 estates could face inheritance tax by 2027/28
Asda tumbles to near-£1bn loss amid heavy price cutting
Asda also reported that like-for-like sales slipped 3.1% lower year-on-year, excluding fuel.
Here's how much money Michael O'Leary will make on his new Ryanair deal
Michael O’Leary will remain CEO of Ryanair for another six years after agreeing a new contract with the budget airline.
HMRC confirms refund for up to 71,000 people due to Plan 2 student loans error
The Student Loans Company (SLC) said there had been a ‘technical error’ with the interest calculations for a small number of loans
Michael O’Leary agrees to extend Ryanair contract into his 70s with potential €153m pay-day
Chief executive to head carrier until 2032
Martin Lewis 'one word' advice for EE, Sky, Virgin, BT customers
Personal finance expert told BBC Podcast listeners ‘you may get a much better deal’
Brexit cost revealed as UK economy took 6% hit, Bank of England data shows
The UK economy was growing strongly prior to the vote to leave the EU
Inside Lidl's first-ever £500,000 PUB
With its colour scheme of red, yellow and blue, it could not be clearer who owns the newest pub in Dundonald, Northern Ireland, which opened to punters today.
Summer holiday payment alert for Pension Credit claimants
Pension Credit claimants may risk having their payments stopped or reduced
Gilt yields climb after Burnham election and rise in state borrowing
The 10-year yield on UK gilts – Government bonds – rose by 0.05 percentage points to 4.81% shortly after the market opened.
Warning over 'fragile' public finances as borrowing rises
The UK borrowed £23.3bn in May, according to official figures, up almost a third on the same month last year.
Rachel Reeves tax raids cause surge in millionaires fleeing to tax haven just 100 miles away
Estate agents say inquiries from affluent UK buyers have more than doubled amid concern over Labour’s tax changes
UK retail sales beat expectations amid hot weather boost
The total volume of retail sales, which measures the quantity bought, rose by 1.2% last month.
Marks Electrical flags caution over sales outlook amid consumer pull-back | LBC
The group said while it has seen a World Cup boost for televisions and sound systems, overall consumer confidence was ‘weak’.
DWP planning state pension rule change which could feel 'very different'
Pat McFadden has confirmed a major review of the state pension age remains on track.
UK product testing firm Intertek agrees to $14.5 billion EQT buyout
Product testing firm Intertek has agreed to be taken over by Swedish private equity firm EQT for around £10.9 billion ($14.5 billion) including debt, the companies said on Thursday, following months of negotiations.
Tesco Sales Disappoint as Higher Prices Deter UK Shoppers
Tesco Plc’s sales rose less than expected in the fiscal first quarter as the UK’s biggest supermarket grapples with weaker consumer sentiment and a tough comparison with last year.
Bank of England governor warns UK public to expect higher costs this year
Andrew Bailey says ‘inflationary pressure in pipeline’ despite US and Iran signing initial peace deal as interest rates kept on hold
EQT Buys UK’s Intertek for £9.3 Billion in Latest LSE Exit
Intertek Group Plc agreed to a £9.3 billion ($12.3 billion) takeover bid from private equity firm EQT AB, a deal that will mean another British company leaves the London stock market.
German exports to Britain fell by around 7% since Brexit, IW study shows
German exports to Britain fell by around 7% since 2016, according to figures from the German Economic Institute (IW), underscoring the economic costs of Brexit.
Business movers: UK retail exec moves to Blanchardstown Centre
New appointees with Drury Communications, A&L Goodbody, Byrne Wallace Shields, Aviva Life & Pensions Ireland, Blanchardstown Centre and Egis
City & Guilds scraps mass redundancies and offshoring UK jobs to Greece
PeopleCert had been planning to cut about 400 jobs in £22m savings drive at training body it bought last year
Tesco boss issues warning to Rachel Reeves over 'unnecessary' supermarket price caps
The warning comes after Rachel Reeves floated plans to cap the price of everyday essentials
