Families massively underestimating how much energy bills will soar
Most households are underestimating the massive energy price rises predicted in the coming months with some even believing they will...
Business
Reebok-owner ABG seals cut-price £200m Ted Baker takeover
The American consumer goods group which owns Reebok and an interest in David Beckham's branded products portfolio is close to...
Labour energy plan would save families £1,000 immediately, says Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer has pledged that people will not "pay a penny more" on their winter energy bills as he...
Top Saudi oil firm sees 90% surge in net profits for second quarter of 2022
Saudi oil giant Aramco has revealed profits of $48.4bn (£40bn) for the second quarter of 2022 - a 90% year-on-year...
Bourne Leisure founders check back into Butlin’s in £300m deal
The family which jointly founded one of Britain's biggest leisure empires is finalising a £300m-plus deal to retake control of...
Passengers face widespread disruption from rail strike
A strike by train drivers on Saturday crippled large parts of the network and caused widespread disruption for rail passengers.Members...
Should I keep saving for my pension or use the money to pay for rising costs?
Personal finance expert Gemma Godfrey has been answering your questions on the cost of living and money saving dilemmas: Could...
US car dealer Lithia Motors unmasked as mystery bidder for Pendragon
A US car dealership giant with a market value of over $7bn was the mystery bidder which made an offer...
Record number of jobs being advertised – with actors and dancers in high demand
A record number of jobs are being advertised, with big increases for actors, entertainers, driving instructors and dancers, according to...
One in 20 big businesses have offered workers a cost-of-living bonus
Around 5% of businesses with 250 or more employees have offered a one-off cost-of-living payment to their workers in the...
Heathrow beginning to recover from travel chaos, airport boss says
Heathrow is beginning to recover from the travel chaos seen in recent months, according to the airport's chief executive.Airline travellers...
Slower inflation growth eases pressure on US Fed to hike interest rates
US inflation grew at a slower pace than expected in July, according to the latest government figures, easing pressure on...
Musk sells $6.9bn in Tesla shares as battle with Twitter continues
Elon Musk has sold $6.9bn (£5.7bn) of shares in his electric vehicle maker Tesla as his battle against Twitter continues.Mr...
Dates announced for Royal Mail strikes as workers call for ‘dignified, proper pay rise’
Royal Mail workers are set to stage four days of strikes in the coming weeks in a dispute over pay.The...
Campaigners call for 25p cut in fuel duty to ease cost of living crisis
Campaigners have demanded a 25p cut in fuel prices to help reduce the cost of living.FairFuelUK said fuel duty should...
Ex-chancellor Lord Hammond enlisted by new £1bn UK fintech fund
Lord Hammond, the former chancellor, is among a host of heavyweight figures being enlisted to back a new £1bn fund...
Arcadia trustees close in on £1bn Topshop pension deal
Arcadia Group's pension schemes are closing in on a deal to offload retirement funding promises made by the retail empire,...
Water companies across the UK ‘strongly urged’ to enforce hosepipe bans as another heatwave looms
Water companies across the UK are being "strongly urged" to enforce a hosepipe ban.Environment Secretary George Eustice says some local...
Calls for emergency increase to Universal Credit as report finds some families £1,600 worse off
The next prime minister is facing calls to immediately increase Universal Credit payments to stop vulnerable people spiralling further into...
Next swoops for big stake in struggling lifestyle retailer Joules
The high street giant Next is in talks to take a big stake in Joules, the struggling fashion and lifestyle...
