Finance

Bank of England boss says interest rates close to peak

Posted on 7th Sep 2023

Andrew Bailey tells ministers rates may be reaching a peak, but adds that they may still rise.

Health and beauty spending boosts August shop sales

Posted on 5th Sep 2023

Retail sales increased by 4.1% last month, according to the British Retail Consortium and KPMG.

Fuel price rises push up cost of full tank by around £4

Posted on 4th Sep 2023

The rises in August were among the steepest in 20 years but retailers did not bump up profits, says RAC.

Airlines could face crackdown on hidden fees

Posted on 4th Sep 2023

Consumers should have accurate information upfront before making a purchase, the government says.

House prices fall by 4.6% after mortgage rate hikes

Posted on 7th Sep 2023

A typical home costs £14,000 less now than a year ago, according to the Halifax building society.

China exports fall for the fourth month in a row

Posted on 7th Sep 2023

The declines in trade were not as bad as expected and an improvement on the previous month.

Wilko: 'We have no idea if we will have a job'

Posted on 7th Sep 2023

Staff at the collapsed chain say working during administration has been a "nightmare".

Vet prices review over fears pet owners are being overcharged

Posted on 7th Sep 2023

Pet owners and vet workers are being asked for their experiences by the UK's competitions regulator.

Bank of England boss says interest rates close to peak

Posted on 7th Sep 2023

Andrew Bailey tells ministers rates may be reaching a peak, but adds that they may still rise.

Health and beauty spending boosts August shop sales

Posted on 5th Sep 2023

Retail sales increased by 4.1% last month, according to the British Retail Consortium and KPMG.

Fuel price rises push up cost of full tank by around £4

Posted on 4th Sep 2023

The rises in August were among the steepest in 20 years but retailers did not bump up profits, says RAC.

Airlines could face crackdown on hidden fees

Posted on 4th Sep 2023

Consumers should have accurate information upfront before making a purchase, the government says.

UK economy made stronger recovery during Covid

Posted on 1st Sep 2023

Revised official figures reveal that the UK grew at the end of 2021 rather than shrinking.

House prices see biggest yearly decline since 2009

Posted on 1st Sep 2023

Nationwide says higher borrowing costs have led to a slowdown in activity in the housing market.

What's gone wrong at Wilko?

Posted on 31st Aug 2023

The beloved discount retailer was founded in 1930 but is now cutting jobs after falling into administration.

Country Garden: Debt-laden China property giant in record loss

Posted on 31st Aug 2023

Country Garden warns it may default on its debt, adding to concerns about the wider Chinese economy.

Is China's economy a 'ticking time bomb'?

Posted on 31st Aug 2023

The world's second largest economy faces deep-rooted challenges in the years ahead.

Health and beauty spending boosts August shop sales

Posted on 5th Sep 2023

Retail sales increased by 4.1% last month, according to the British Retail Consortium and KPMG.

Fuel price rises push up cost of full tank by around £4

Posted on 4th Sep 2023

The rises in August were among the steepest in 20 years but retailers did not bump up profits, says RAC.

Airlines could face crackdown on hidden fees

Posted on 4th Sep 2023

Consumers should have accurate information upfront before making a purchase, the government says.