The DWP’s Christmas Bonus should be paid automatically before Christmas

Octopus Energy says it will become the first major UK supplier to guarantee the change

Martin Lewis is calling on the government to investigate why people on Universal Credit are being prevented

The state pension triple lock is under more scrutiny

The outages resulted in disruption to mobile call services, including to emergency services, across the UK, Ofcom said.

BP is ditching paid rest breaks and most bank holiday bonuses for 5,400 workers in its petrol forecourts, it has emerged.

Britain’s Financial Reporting Council said on Monday it had opened an investigation into Ernst & Young’s audit of Shell’s 2024 financial statements over potential breaches of audit partner rotation rules.

These new laws will mandate crypto firms to adhere to a specific set of standards and rules

Investment Association, influential group of shareholders, urges pay committees to avoid ‘benchmarking’

Gerry Ford thinks a cup of coffee won’t get cheaper, even if the ‘exorbitant’ price of beans falls

Training and qualifications body, acquired by private Greek firm in October, to become ‘leaner organisation’

The Bank of England looks set for a knife-edge vote on interest rates this week with Governor Andrew Bailey expected to change his view and tip the balance for a cut.

Slower rises in food prices and services costs behind predicted drop when latest figures are revealed this week

With public service broadcasters starting to look like ‘endangered species’, many want Channel 4 and BBC to work more closely

Wage growth for the lowest-paid workers is starting to slow as a worsening jobs market undercuts the bargaining power of a section of the workforce that has proved resistant to the Bank of England’s inflation-fighting efforts, new data shows.

iRobot , the maker of the Roomba vacuum cleaner, filed for bankruptcy protection on Sunday, saying that it would go private after being bought by Picea Robotics, its primary manufacturer.

Spending data from digital bank Monzo sheds light on the shopping trends of its more than 14 million customers.

HPS, which is owned by the world’s biggest asset manager, is among the parties in discussions with CVC Capital’s Global Sports Group about a major debt financing deal, Sky News learns.

However, other major retail destinations and Christmas shopping locations, such as Harrods, will see their payments fall.

After a stellar 2025, investors expect shares in European banks to keep heading higher in 2026, supported by strong earnings and, crucially, cost savings stemming from artificial intelligence.

Interviews with dozens of actors, producers and camera crews reveal an industry attempting to weigh the lesser of two horrible choices.

The supermarket chain will be closed on these exact days this holiday period

The final flurry of global monetary policy decisions for 2025 is likely to showcase how the easing cycle in advanced economies either lacks fresh impetus or is effectively over.

Orthocell Ltd (ASX:OCC, OTC:ORHHF) has moved to unlock access to the EU and UK’s US$750 million nerve repair market, submitting its regulatory application…

New business rates regime that is poised to hit pubs and hotels is latest example of hasty decision-making

The Bank of England is widely expected to cut interest rates to 3.75% on Thursday – and some economists have said it would be ‘festive news’ for borrowers

Defence, aerospace and automotive sectors drive North West success

The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is widely expected to reduce interest rates from 4% to 3.75% on Thursday.

The development at 33 Cavendish Square will include office space, a cultural auditorium, retail space and more than 1,000 cycle parking spaces

Co-op has committed to making LEAF Marque certification mandatory for all UK-grown fresh produce by January 2027

The Treasury announced new legislation which will mean crypto firms have to meet a set of standards overseen by the Financial Conduct Authority.

More than 8 million people on Universal Credit could be missing out on a chance to improve their financial situation.

The Department for Work and Pensions is ending two legacy benefits and moving claimants to Universal Credit, with migration notices warning people to apply by their deadline or risk losing payments

Rail operators promise more services across the network and faster journeys on some routes.

The tax department has explained when it will issue refunds

Millions of pensioners on the Department for Work and Pensions, or DWP, full state pension are set to receive over £550 more a year from 2026.

As the Financial Times reports, O’Leary said he should finally head for the exit in “five to 10 years”, adding: “I don’t want to hang around till 96 like [Warren] Buffett.”

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced major changes to ISAs in the autumn budget

The index dipped after a promising start amid poor growth figures and US tech concerns.

Campaigners have called for a new tax code for pensioners

The bank has also said it will invest £55.8 million in its branch network next year, to help refurbish and modernise branches.

There are also two days that are expected to be quieter in the run up to Christmas

The Department for Work and Pensions will abolish Income Support and Jobseeker’s Allowance by April 2026, urging claimants to transfer to Universal Credit to maintain their benefits

Bank branch closures have become the norm in recent years

The building society failed to monitor its customers’ activity effectively between 2016 and 2021, the regulator says.

Thousands may owe tax after earning above £1,000 allowance

More people are claiming Universal Credit for disability and health-related reasons, DWP figures have found

About 90 workers at a Guinness canning factory in Belfast have walked out in protest over pay.

Retailer cuts full-year outlook after weak footfall and fragile consumer confidence hit Christmas trading

Users of the AI video creation platform will now be able to create clips of 200 characters from Marvel, Pixar and ‘Star Wars’ franchises.