Finance

Food prices see first fall for two years as stores compete

Posted on 3rd Oct 2023

Competition among supermarkets led to the first monthly drop in food prices since 2021, an industry body says.

Home buyers choosing smaller properties and 35-year mortgages

Posted on 2nd Oct 2023

House prices fall but some young buyers are considering smaller homes and longer-term loans, surveys suggest.

Train strikes set to cause travel disruption

Posted on 30th Sep 2023

Aslef union members are walking 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.

House buyers look to adapt to higher mortgage rates

Posted on 2nd Oct 2023

House prices fall but some young buyers are considering smaller homes and longer-term loans, surveys suggest.

Train strikes set to cause travel disruption

Posted on 30th Sep 2023

Aslef union members are walking 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.

Train strikes set to cause travel disruption

Posted on 30th Sep 2023

Aslef union members are walking 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.