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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.

The inside story of the mini-budget disaster

Posted on 25th Sep 2023

One year on Liz Truss's and Kwasi Kwarteng's economic policies cast a big shadow still.

Net zero: Will Rishi Sunak's changes to climate policies save money?

Posted on 23rd Sep 2023

Decarbonising will cost money but some argue in the long run it will boost the economy.

Microsoft's new Call of Duty deal set for UK approval

Posted on 22nd Sep 2023

The revised offer "opens the door" to the deal being cleared, the UK competition watchdog says.

Hope for mortgage rate cuts after Bank of England decision

Posted on 22nd Sep 2023

Brokers predict there could be falls in the cost of mortgages after a string of interest rate rises ends.

Interest rates: How the Bank of England's decision affects you and your money

Posted on 22nd Sep 2023

The Bank of England has held interest rates at 5.25%, bringing a run of 14 consecutive rises to an end.

UK interest rate freeze ends run of 14 straight increases

Posted on 21st Sep 2023

The surprise decision comes as the Bank of England says price rises are slowing faster than expected.

What is the UK inflation rate and why is it so high?

Posted on 21st Sep 2023

The rate at which prices are rising has fallen but remains well above the 2% inflation target.

What is the Bank of England and why does it change interest rates?

Posted on 21st Sep 2023

The Bank of England has held rates at 5.25%, after 14 successive increases since November 2021.

How much money is the UK government borrowing, and does it matter?

Posted on 21st Sep 2023

How does government borrowing work, and how and when is the money paid back?

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?

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.

The inside story of the mini-budget disaster

Posted on 25th Sep 2023

One year on Liz Truss's and Kwasi Kwarteng's economic policies cast a big shadow still.

Net zero: Will Rishi Sunak's changes to climate policies save money?

Posted on 23rd Sep 2023

Decarbonising will cost money but some argue in the long run it will boost the economy.

Inflation falls - but things could get worse for many households

Posted on 23rd Sep 2023

Although pay deals are now matching the rising cost of living, household finances are still facing a squeeze.