Tax alert: Millions face 62% HMRC rate trap before major John Healey Budget announcement
Millions are at risk of falling into HMRC’s £100,000 tax trap – are you?
Boohoo fined £2m by French consumer watchdog over false discounts
The French regulator found 95% of the listings analysed failed to comply with its rules, with 40% offering no price reduction and 48% raising prices.
Travelodge boss steps down amid safety overhaul after sexual assault at hotel
Jo Boydell has left after 13 years and will be replaced by chief financial officer Ray Reidy on an interim basis.
New Pension Credit claimants could receive three months of backdated payments
Successful Pension Credit claims can be backdated for up to three months which means eligible older people could receive a lump sum worth hundreds of pounds if they apply now.
DWP confirms £300 Winter Fuel Payments for 2026 - Check if you’re eligible
Winter Fuel Payments will be available this coming winter
Older state pensioners with 2-digit code getting £739 payments a week Friday
Payments from the DWP will arrive earlier than expected for some pensioners this month.
Energy bills could rise again in winter - it might be time to fix your deal
The Ofgem price cap is predicted to go up by another 4% this October – which would take energy bills to their highest level since July 2023
I turned my Vinted hobby into a full-time job — I'll make £100,000 this year
Chloe, from Sheerness, Kent, made her passion for fashion a full-time career.
Travelodge boss steps down as chain tackles security after sex assault at hotel
Jo Boydell had been criticised for the company’s handling of issues with its safety and security.
EasyJet axes all flights from UK airport as passengers offered full refunds
The decision comes weeks after easyJet agreed to a £5.7billion takeover by US private equity firm Apollo
Big investment return promises could see people losing all their money – FCA
The City regulator is warning people about the risks of investing in loan notes and mini-bonds issued by unregulated companies.
Older people on PIP may be due backdated mobility payments from DWP
People over State Pension age may also be entitled to an increased award for the mobility part of PIP.
Alphabet raises $3.9 billion in inaugural Australian dollar bond
Alphabet has raised A$5.5 billion ($3.89 billion) via its inaugural Australian dollar debt issuance, according to a term sheet seen by Reuters, adding to the hectic pace of fundraising by global technology companies.
Travelodge boss resigns following criticism of handling of assaults; rising consumer confidence gives Burnham ‘golden opportunity’ – business live
Joanna Boydell leaves as budget hotel chain scrambles to improve safety
Oxfam ‘can’t guarantee future’ of charity shops as it also reviews warehouse business
Dwindling donations and stiff competition from secondhand sellers online prompt review but ‘no plans for closures yet’
UK's Pinewood Technologies to go private in $739 million Ridgeview deal
Pinewood Technologies has agreed to U.S. private equity firm Ridgeview’s £545 million ($738.86 million) takeover offer, the British company said on Wednesday, adding to a string of take-private deals for UK-listed firms.
Zero-hours contracts are about to change in the UK - how managers respond will be crucial
Changes to zero hours contracts are designed to improve employment terms for workers. Will the cost to employers undermine the plan?
UK cinemas consider ban on Meta glasses
Pubs, theatres and even the courts have been mulling how to react to the AI-powered technology.
Asda makes change at all 1,100 UK stores from October
Asda is set to make a change that will affect its store staff
Bills warning as UK natural gas price hits three-year high of over 158p
UK wholesale natural gas prices reached a three-year high of over 158p per therm due to Middle East conflict and low European storage levels.
JD Sports says cost-of-living squeeze hitting sales despite football kit boost
The retail chain said it was downgrading its profit outlook in a ‘tough’ market.
China's Chery Automobile to set up UK research centre
Chery Automobile will establish a research and development centre in Britain this year, the company said on Wednesday, as demand for Chinese cars grows in the country.
UK's Smith+Nephew CFO John Rogers to step down for external role
Smith+Nephew said on Wednesday its finance chief John Rogers would step down at the end of September to take up an external position in the United States, ending his roughly two-and-a-half-year tenure with the medical products company.
Jaecoo owner Chery takes ‘next step’ in UK push with R&D centre
Owner of firm behind ‘Temu Range Rover’ will open facility in Bedfordshire in autumn
EFG sells UK wealth management business Harris Allday to Canaccord
Switzerland’s EFG International is selling its British wealth management service Harris Allday to rival Canaccord Wealth, the company said on Wednesday.
Britain's JD Sports cuts profit outlook as US sales drop
British sportswear retailer JD Sports on Thursday lowered its profit outlook as it reported a steeper decline in second-quarter underlying sales, particularly in its key North American market.
Boss of National Lottery operator steps down after leading transformation
Andria Vidler will leave her role as chief executive next month after an agreement with UK chairman Justin King.
Record 17m parking tickets handed to UK drivers in just one year
Private parking businesses have been accused of using misleading and confusing signs, aggressive debt collection and unreasonable fees
How the AI boom has contributed to a growing economic threat
We’ve seen action from the US Treasury in response to a spike in government borrowing costs caused by several factors including tech loans, Sky’s James Sillars writes.
Buses in this UK region to become publicly owned as part of devolution drive
Buses account for around 80 per cent of all public transport journeys in the area
British recruiter Hays beats annual profit expectations on cost cuts
British recruiter Hays reported annual operating profit above market expectations on Thursday, as cost cuts and resilient temporary hiring helped offset weak permanent recruitment in an uncertain economy.
UK gas prices hit three-year high – here’s what it means for your bills
The prices are up but still less than a quarter of the level seen during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Travelodge boss steps down amid fallout from sexual assault in hotel room
Staff mistakenly issued a key card to a woman’s attacker
Stocks climb as US Treasury acts to support bonds
Investors weighed broadly in-line inflation figures although core data surprised to the upside.
Santander and Monzo hit with bank IT glitch as customers 'can't transfer' cash
High street and online banks have been hit with IT issues and app errors in recent years, with Santander and Monzo appearing to be the latest affected
HMRC sends 81,000 warning 'nudge letters' to Britons in tax clampdown - could you get one?
Crypto investors are being reminded of their tax liability through ‘nudge letters’ from HMRC
DWP confirms full list of everyone eligible for £300 winter fuel payment
Millions of eligible people will receive between £100 and £300 to help pay heating bills this winter
DWP confirms early payments for 11 benefits thanks to August Bank Holiday
Universal Credit, PIP and state pension are among the benefits included
Soft drinks and non-alcoholic beers give Carlsberg a sales boost
Carlsberg has raised its full-year profit forecast following strong demand for soft drinks and non-alcoholic beers, offsetting declining beer sales.
PM vows to help households through ‘really hard’ times as inflation jumps higher
Official data showed the Consumer Prices Index hit 2.9% in July, up from 2.6% in June and the highest level since March.
Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School investigated over pricing
Consumers affected could get compensation if it is found that the companies broke the law, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said.
Why has inflation shot up and where will it go from here?
Experts are predicting further inflation pain later this year caused by the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Rising inflation underlines scale of Andy Burnham’s cost of living challenge
PM’s plan to shield households from more pressure risks being overwhelmed by wider price rises
Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months
The 2.9% rise in inflation in July had been widely expected by economists, with Chancellor John Healey saying the Iran war “continues to impact prices here at home”.
Household energy bills expected to jump to three-year high in October
The predicted increase comes despite the Prime Minister’s plan to remove VAT from household electricity bills from October.
Cash warning as 19 million Britons use notes and coins just once a month or less
Cash is expected to make up just four per cent of payments by 2035
Train passengers face potential 4.2% fares hike
The Government has not confirmed what it will do about fare rises in 2027.
No 10 North growth focus not a demotion for Chancellor, says Rayner
John Healey fully supports the move, according to the Prime Minister.
Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and RED Driving School investigated over 'drip pricing'
The consumer watchdog said they were trying to find out if the three companies were not showing full prices upfront to customers.
Inflation rises to 2.9% after millions hit with higher energy bills
Inflation is a measure of price rises and how the cost of goods and services change over time – here is what you need to know