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Train strikes could continue into Christmas, as fresh disruption begins

Posted on 29th Sep 2023

The leader of the Aslef union has not ruled out industrial action over the festive period.

What China's economic problems mean for the world

Posted on 29th Sep 2023

Problems faced by the world's second-largest economy include a property market crisis and slow growth.

Average five-year mortgage drops below 6%

Posted on 28th Sep 2023

The typical rate for a five-year mortgage has fallen to 5.99% after interest rates were held.

The deep rooted problem holding back the UK economy

Posted on 28th Sep 2023

The UK has an underinvestment crisis - our future prosperity depends on this changing.

Energy bills: What can I do if I can't afford to pay?

Posted on 27th Sep 2023

If you're struggling to afford your gas and electricity bills, what options are available?

Job cuts and rising debt means things will get worse

Posted on 27th Sep 2023

Many are hoping the pay squeeze is over, but there are several reasons why some may yet be worse off.

Bills crisis: 'I'm paying for basics on a credit card'

Posted on 27th Sep 2023

Charity Citizens Advice says it has given emergency help to more people than ever before so far this year.

HS2: Scrapping Manchester link would be very stupid, says ex-rail boss

Posted on 26th Sep 2023

Former Strategic Rail Authority boss says cancelling the leg to Manchester would hurt other projects.

Train strikes set to cause travel disruption

Posted on 30th Sep 2023

Aslef union members will walk out in a long-running dispute over pay and conditions.

UK economy grew faster than estimated since Covid

Posted on 29th Sep 2023

New figures show the economy has grown by 1.8% since the start of the pandemic, outpacing France and Germany.

Train strikes could continue into Christmas, as fresh disruption begins

Posted on 29th Sep 2023

The leader of the Aslef union has not ruled out industrial action over the festive period.

What China's economic problems mean for the world

Posted on 29th Sep 2023

Problems faced by the world's second-largest economy include a property market crisis and slow growth.

Average five-year mortgage drops below 6%

Posted on 28th Sep 2023

The typical rate for a five-year mortgage has fallen to 5.99% after interest rates were held.

The deep rooted problem holding back the UK economy

Posted on 28th Sep 2023

The UK has an underinvestment crisis - our future prosperity depends on this changing.

Energy bills: What can I do if I can't afford to pay?

Posted on 27th Sep 2023

If you're struggling to afford your gas and electricity bills, what options are available?

Job cuts and rising debt means things will get worse

Posted on 27th Sep 2023

Many are hoping the pay squeeze is over, but there are several reasons why some may yet be worse off.

Bills crisis: 'I'm paying for basics on a credit card'

Posted on 27th Sep 2023

Charity Citizens Advice says it has given emergency help to more people than ever before so far this year.

HS2: Scrapping Manchester link would be very stupid, says ex-rail boss

Posted on 26th Sep 2023

Former Strategic Rail Authority boss says cancelling the leg to Manchester would hurt other projects.

Evergrande shares slide as mainland unit misses debt payment

Posted on 26th Sep 2023

The property giant defaults while reports suggest executives have been detained by authorities.

State-owned British Business Bank makes £147m annual loss

Posted on 25th Sep 2023

The bank says wider economic problems led to a drop in the valuation of businesses it has invested in.