News

'Totally unprepared': Labour accused of leaving UK at the mercy of economic storm as figures show inflation stuck at 3 per cent

Today

Rachel Reeves was yesterday accused of leaving Britain 'totally unprepared' for the coming economic storm as figures showed inflation was stubbornly high even before the Iran war.

UK interest rate hikes 'won't tame Trumpflation': Bank of England warned of damage to economy

Yesterday

Business chiefs joined forces with union leaders to sound the alarm over the impact of higher borrowing costs at a time of weak growth and job losses.

The Competition & Markets Authority is the watchdog that fails to bark - let alone bite, says ALEX BRUMMER

Yesterday

Britain's veterinary surgeons, the Royal Mail and Thames Water might not appear to have much in common as businesses.

Drax under fire over £8bn green energy tax break for its wood-burning power stations

Yesterday

Drax came under fire as it emerged its boss could earn nearly £7m this year having scooped just under £2.7m last year despite a sharp drop in profits.

Ready for launch: Elon Musk's SpaceX rocket firm counts down to a record £1trillion listing

Yesterday

Space X is set to file the prospectus for an initial public offering with regulators in the US within the next two weeks, according to reports.

Labour accused of killing North Sea oil investment even in face of the Middle East crisis

Yesterday

Oil and gas operator Enquest is already diversifying its operations into Asia as a result of the 'challenging' landscape in the UK.

BUSINESS & MARKETS LIVE: FTSE 100 closes back above 10,000 as oil price eases

Yesterday

With global stock markets rallying, London's blue-chip index ended the session up 141.68 points or 1.42 per cent at 10,106.84.

Golden window before the tax trap strikes: Savers can make an extra £5,000 by locking in a top new deal... here our experts reveal exactly how

Yesterday

As the Isa deadline approaches, savers are scrambling to make the most of their £20,000 annual allowance by seeking out the best deals.

Race to £10k: We challenged five experts to turn £500 into £10k - from betting to stocks, crypto and Vinted - so who has taken the early lead?

Yesterday

We've given five experts in different fields (and our own Investing Monkey) £500 and challenged them to turn it into £10,000 as quickly as possible.

Economy was on its knees before war erupted, says HUGO DUNCAN: It's going to get worse for the Chancellor... and the rest of us

Yesterday

Inflation stood at a punishing 3 per cent in February - before the conflict sent oil and gas prices soaring and fuelled fears of a fresh cost-of-living shock.

Wilko owner says 'significant opportunity' to bring back brand to shops after new Morrisons launch

Yesterday

Budget homeware chain Wilko was bought by rival The Range for £5m in 2023 after it collapsed and has since made a return to the High Street by being sold in The Range shops.

House prices rose at start of this year but it's still a buyer's market

Yesterday

House prices increased in the year to the end of January, but experts say a glut of homes on the market is keeping prices in check.

'It's tough for customers right now': Morrisons boss sounds alarm over impact of war on food prices

Yesterday

Morrisons chief executive Rami Baitiéh, is the latest chief executive to sound the alarm on the impact of the conflict in Iran. 'We are watching current international events closely,' he said.

I help Britons who want to retire to Portugal - these are the questions I get asked most

Yesterday

Retirees on a budget can still enjoy a lower cost of living in many locations - here is what they need to know.

The simple trick that could make you £17,000. This strategy could turbocharge your savings... but you'll need to act fast

Yesterday

Are you a late Larry, an early Edna or a regular Reggie? We all tend to keep to our own tempo when it comes to investing in an Isa.

World faces 'stark and steep recession' with years of $150-a-barrel oil prices and 'profound economic implications' due to Iran war, BlackRock boss warns as Shell says Europe is days from fuel shortages

Yesterday

Blackrock chief executive Larry Fink has said that if the Iran war keeps energy prices persistently high, it will have 'profound implications' for the world economy.

Are we being ripped off at the petrol pumps? The Iran war has already cost British drivers an extra £307M but retailers claim they are playing fair

Yesterday

As forecourt prices continue to increase, retailers have reiterated that fuel supplies remain 'stable' as they rejected suggestions that they have been profiteering from the escalating oil crisis.

The 10 foods that have SOARED in price due to inflation: Vegetarian mince and chocolate in biggest risers

Yesterday

The price of some weekly shop staples has more than doubled in the last two years, data reveals, as fears grow that the Iran war will send them soaring further.

How to earn tax-free profits on Bitcoin and Ethereum

Yesterday

The Innovative Finance Isa will soon become the only Isa to allow investors to back the biggest cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Is Asos staging a comeback? Shares surge after a sharp rise in profits

Yesterday

Asos enjoyed a sharp jump in half-year profits in the period to 1 March, but total goods sold fell.

The latest news