Finance

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.

Lego sees profits fall as pandemic boost fades

Posted on 30th Aug 2023

Danish toy giant sees fall in profit but remains largest toymaker in the world by market share.

House sales to slump to lowest in over a decade

Posted on 30th Aug 2023

House buying is set to be at its lowest since 2012, according to property website Zoopla.

Thousands of scammers impersonate finance watchdog

Posted on 30th Aug 2023

The Financial Conduct Authority says reports of scammers impersonating it have doubled.

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.

Lego sees profits fall as pandemic boost fades

Posted on 30th Aug 2023

Danish toy giant sees fall in profit but remains largest toymaker in the world by market share.

House sales to slump to lowest in over a decade

Posted on 30th Aug 2023

House buying is set to be at its lowest since 2012, according to property website Zoopla.

Thousands of scammers impersonate finance watchdog

Posted on 30th Aug 2023

The Financial Conduct Authority says reports of scammers impersonating it have doubled.

Bank of Family helps nearly half of home buyers

Posted on 28th Aug 2023

The Bank of Mum and Dad has grown and is set to help more than 300,000 home purchases this year.