Finance

What is the UK inflation rate and how does it affect me?

Posted on 22nd Mar 2024

The rate at which prices are rising has dropped from record highs, but remains above the 2% target.

What is GDP and how is it measured?

Posted on 13th Mar 2024

A basic guide to how the health of the economy is measured, and why that calculation matters.

Mortgage arrears up sharply with landlords hit hard

Posted on 9th Nov 2023

Rising interest rates have put pressure on homeowners and landlords, with more now falling behind on payments.

Airbnb boss 'listening' to cities' housing concerns

Posted on 9th Nov 2023

Brian Chesky denies the platform creates housing shortages but said Airbnb was listening to concerns.

What are the new rules for fitting energy pre-payment meters?

Posted on 8th Nov 2023

Energy regulator Ofgem say companies can fit pre-payment meters in customer's homes under new rules.

Toys: Parents to buy late and give early this Christmas

Posted on 8th Nov 2023

Pressure on family budgets could mean a late rush for Christmas gifts - but toy shops are back in favour.

How WeWork’s founder flew too close to the Sun

Posted on 8th Nov 2023

The story of Adam Neumann and the rise and fall of WeWork reads more like a parable than a business story.

Autumn Statement 2023: When is it and how will it affect me?

Posted on 8th Nov 2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is set to unveil the government's tax and spending plans.

What is GDP and how is it measured?

Posted on 7th Nov 2023

A basic guide to how the economy is measured and why that calculation matters.

What is a recession and how could it affect me?

Posted on 7th Nov 2023

Britain's economy is predicted to shrink in 2023 but is not expected to fall into recession.

House prices rise for first time in six months, says Halifax

Posted on 7th Nov 2023

Halifax says fewer homes for sale lifted prices, but they are expected to fall in the coming months.

Food price rises slow to lowest in more than a year

Posted on 7th Nov 2023

Data shows the rate of price increases has eased as shops prepare for the key Christmas season.

China and Australia: Frenemies who need each other

Posted on 4th Nov 2023

Australia's Anthony Albanese is in Beijing this weekend for the first such trip in seven years.

US jobs growth cools more than expected in October

Posted on 3rd Nov 2023

The report from the Labor Department suggests America's run of stronger-than-expected job gains may be over.

What are the new rules for fitting energy pre-payment meters?

Posted on 8th Nov 2023

Energy regulator Ofgem say companies can fit pre-payment meters in customer's homes under new rules.

Toys: Parents to buy late and give early this Christmas

Posted on 8th Nov 2023

Pressure on family budgets could mean a late rush for Christmas gifts - but toy shops are back in favour.

How WeWork’s founder flew too close to the sun

Posted on 8th Nov 2023

The story of Adam Neumann and the rise and fall of WeWork reads more like a parable than a business story.

What is GDP and how is it measured?

Posted on 7th Nov 2023

A basic guide to how the economy is measured and why that calculation matters.

What is a recession and how could it affect me?

Posted on 7th Nov 2023

Britain's economy is predicted to shrink in 2023 but is not expected to fall into recession.

House prices rise for first time in six months, says Halifax

Posted on 7th Nov 2023

Halifax says fewer homes for sale lifted prices, but they are expected to fall in the coming months.