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Waitrose offers police free coffees to deter thieves

Posted on 20th Aug 2023

Waitrose and John Lewis are offering free hot drinks under the "Thanks a Latte" initiative.

Renters' rights violations to be investigated

Posted on 25th Aug 2023

The UK's competition authority said some landlords may not be following consumer protection rules.

What's next for Wilko and its 12,500 workers?

Posted on 24th Aug 2023

The retailer is in administration but that doesn't necessarily mean it will disappear from the High Street.

Wilko: Jobs to go as attempts to find a buyer fail

Posted on 24th Aug 2023

However, the company's administrator said parts of the business could still be bought.

UK faces ‘heightened recession risks’ as interest rates bite

Posted on 23rd Aug 2023

The UK economy is set to shrink between July and September and risks a downturn, a survey warns.

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

Posted on 23rd Aug 2023

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

Bank fined £5.4m after energy traders used WhatsApp

Posted on 23rd Aug 2023

Morgan Stanley is punished by the energy regulator in the first fine under transparency rules.

Housing more affordable than a year ago, the Halifax says

Posted on 23rd Aug 2023

The UK's biggest mortgage lender says high rates mean buying a home is still a stretch for many.

Microsoft makes new bid to unblock Call of Duty deal

Posted on 22nd Aug 2023

Firm makes fresh offer to acquire Activision after UK regulators rejected its first bid.

Public borrowing below forecasts despite July rise

Posted on 22nd Aug 2023

Government borrowing rose to £4.3bn last month, but was lower than expectations.

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

Posted on 22nd Aug 2023

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

Big firm bosses' pay rose 16% as workers squeezed

Posted on 22nd Aug 2023

Analysis from the High Pay Centre suggests the average pay of a FTSE 100 boss was £3.91m last year.

China cuts key interest rate as recovery falters

Posted on 21st Aug 2023

The world's second largest economy struggles to recover from Covid and faces a property crisis.

Waitrose offers police free coffees to deter thieves

Posted on 20th Aug 2023

Waitrose and John Lewis are offering free hot drinks under the "Thanks a Latte" initiative.

A week of ups and downs in the UK economy

Posted on 19th Aug 2023

It could be a while before the economy can regain its rhythm, recent data suggests.

What's next for Wilko and its 12,500 workers?

Posted on 24th Aug 2023

The retailer is in administration but that doesn't necessarily mean it will disappear from the High Street.

Wilko: Most stores to shut 'in a week', union says

Posted on 24th Aug 2023

The GMB union said the decision was made after a purchase fell through.

UK faces ‘heightened recession risks’ as interest rates bite

Posted on 23rd Aug 2023

The UK economy is set to shrink between July and September and risks a downturn, a survey warns.

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

Posted on 23rd Aug 2023

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

Bank fined £5.4m after energy traders used WhatsApp

Posted on 23rd Aug 2023

Morgan Stanley is punished by the energy regulator in the first fine under transparency rules.