Finance

Russian rouble falls to 16-month low against US dollar

Posted on 14th Aug 2023

The currency has been hit by rising imports and higher military spending for the Ukraine war.

Pay: Firms fight back with counteroffers to keep staff

Posted on 14th Aug 2023

A survey finds companies are willing to match or better new job offers but risk fuelling inflation.

Mortgage rates are falling but don't celebrate yet

Posted on 13th Aug 2023

A number of lenders are cutting rates but experts say it may be too early to call it a turning point.

Amazon releases some seller funds after complaints

Posted on 13th Aug 2023

Amazon withheld some seller takings temporarily but is releasing them after some businesses came close to collapse.

Amazon asked by minister to justify temporarily withholding sellers' funds

Posted on 12th Aug 2023

The government told Amazon UK to explain how it intends to help sellers whose money it is withholding.

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

Posted on 12th Aug 2023

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

Warm weather in June boosts UK economy

Posted on 11th Aug 2023

Higher temperatures helped better-than-expected quarterly growth but fears of a slowdown remain.

China property giant Country Garden warns of up to $7.6bn loss

Posted on 11th Aug 2023

The announcement is the latest indicator of major issues faced by the world's second largest economy.

What is GDP and how is it measured?

Posted on 11th Aug 2023

A basic guide to how the economy is measured and what that calculation is used for.

Halifax joins rivals in cutting mortgage rates

Posted on 10th Aug 2023

The UK's biggest mortgage lender will sharply reduce rates as the market shows signs of slowing.

Mortgages: What happens if I am struggling to pay?

Posted on 10th Aug 2023

Many homeowners are worried about higher mortgage costs, but lenders must help those struggling.

What has gone wrong at Wilko?

Posted on 10th Aug 2023

The beloved discount retailer was founded in 1930 but collapsed into administration on Thursday.

Mortgage rates: Five ways to save money

Posted on 10th Aug 2023

Experts give advice for those who might be worried about their monthly mortgage payments.

Mortgage rates are falling but don't celebrate yet

Posted on 13th Aug 2023

A number of lenders are cutting rates but experts say it may be too early to call it a turning point.

Amazon releases some seller funds after complaints

Posted on 12th Aug 2023

Amazon withheld some seller takings temporarily but is releasing them after some businesses came close to collapse.

Amazon asked by minister to justify temporarily withholding sellers' funds

Posted on 12th Aug 2023

The government told Amazon UK to explain how it intends to help sellers whose money it is withholding.

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

Posted on 12th Aug 2023

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

Warm weather in June boosts UK economy

Posted on 11th Aug 2023

Higher temperatures helped better-than-expected quarterly growth but fears of a slowdown remain.

China property giant Country Garden warns of up to $7.6bn loss

Posted on 11th Aug 2023

The announcement is the latest indicator of major issues faced by the world's second largest economy.

What is GDP and how is it measured?

Posted on 11th Aug 2023

A basic guide to how the economy is measured and what that calculation is used for.