Finance

Lidl blames loss on opening new shops and rising costs

Posted on 14th Sep 2023

The discount supermarket saw a jump in its sales but says costs increased "across the board"

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

Posted on 14th Sep 2023

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

Eurozone interest rates raised to all-time high

Posted on 14th Sep 2023

The European Central Bank increases rates for the 10th time in a row to a record high.

Patisserie Valerie: Four face fraud charges over collapse

Posted on 13th Sep 2023

The Serious Fraud Office said the collapse of the chain in 2019 led to "devastating" job losses.

What is a recession and how could it affect me?

Posted on 13th Sep 2023

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

What will happen next for Wilko and its workers?

Posted on 17th Sep 2023

The retailer has collapsed and will disappear from the High Street, but will continue online.

HS2: Government refuses to guarantee Manchester branch

Posted on 15th Sep 2023

The prime minister and chancellor are said to have concerns over spiralling costs and delays.

Lidl blames loss on opening new shops and rising costs

Posted on 14th Sep 2023

The discount supermarket saw a jump in its sales but says costs increased "across the board"

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

Posted on 14th Sep 2023

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

Eurozone interest rates raised to all-time high

Posted on 14th Sep 2023

The European Central Bank increases rates for the 10th time in a row to a record high.

Patisserie Valerie: Four face fraud charges over collapse

Posted on 13th Sep 2023

The Serious Fraud Office said the collapse of the chain in 2019 led to "devastating" job losses.

What is a recession and how could it affect me?

Posted on 13th Sep 2023

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

UK economy shrinks more than expected as rain and strikes hit

Posted on 13th Sep 2023

Official figures show the UK economy contracted by 0.5% in July, more than economists predicted.

What is GDP and how is it measured?

Posted on 13th Sep 2023

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

HS2: Government refuses to guarantee Manchester branch

Posted on 15th Sep 2023

The prime minister and chancellor are said to have concerns over spiralling costs and delays.

Lidl blames loss on opening new shops and rising costs

Posted on 14th Sep 2023

The discount supermarket saw a jump in its sales but says costs increased "across the board"

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

Posted on 14th Sep 2023

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

Eurozone interest rates raised to all-time high

Posted on 14th Sep 2023

The European Central Bank increases rates for the 10th time in a row to a record high.

Patisserie Valerie: Four face fraud charges over collapse

Posted on 13th Sep 2023

The Serious Fraud Office said the collapse of the chain in 2019 led to "devastating" job losses.

What is a recession and how could it affect me?

Posted on 13th Sep 2023

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