A mutated flu strain is driving a severe winter crisis in England, with hospitalisations 56% higher than 2024. Experts warn of up to 8,000 patients as NHS braces for Christmas wave. Get your vaccine now.
Millions of UK savers are missing out on better interest rates due to inertia. Finance experts reveal why switching is easy and crucial to beat inflation.
Analysts warn the Bank of England's expected December interest rate cut is not a done deal. Governor Andrew Bailey's vote may be decisive as MPC hawks push back. Read the latest analysis.
A new report challenges the narrative that business rates are killing UK high streets. Discover why local income and footfall are the real keys to revival. Read the full analysis.
UK's independent brewers warn of closures and price rises if planned business rates changes proceed. They urge the Chancellor to protect the sector's future. Read more.
Exclusive analysis shows UK property returns varied wildly by region over 15 years. Discover where investors gained 24% and where they lost money.
A 79-year-old former shoe salesman is using snail farms in empty London offices to cheat councils out of millions in business rates. Meet the man behind Britain's most brazen tax dodge.
A new digital business account from Allica Bank offers high interest on idle cash and cashback, potentially earning firms £10,000 a year. Discover how to boost your bottom line effortlessly.
Don't let your savings languish. Our step-by-step guide explains how to transfer your Cash ISA to a higher-paying account without losing its tax-free status. Act now to boost your interest.
As Giving Tuesday 2025 approaches, US newsrooms are relying on reader donations for survival. This model raises urgent questions about the future of public-interest journalism in the UK and beyond.
Coronation Street's Roy Cropper is left reeling after a letter from a prison inmate's mother takes a romantic turn. Will he pursue a new connection?
Exclusive analysis reveals nearly 40% of City of London Corporation committee items were held in private. Critics accuse the body of being 'too focused on its own interest'.
UK high street visits fell sharply on Black Friday as cost of living pressures bite. New data and KPMG report warn weak consumer spending will curb 2026 growth. Read the full analysis.
UK pubs and hospitality businesses face 'eye-watering' business rate hikes despite government promises, leading to viability fears. Discover the impact of the 2025 budget.
UK hospitality faces a devastating stealth tax as a promised 5p business rates cut hides massive bill increases. Pubs and restaurants warn of closures and price hikes.
Exclusive: Liberal MP Andrew Hastie's patron club secured nearly £20,000 in UK-style grants. Discover the conflict of interest revelations and how taxpayer funds were allocated.
Traders predict a 93% likelihood of a Bank of England rate cut in December to 3.75%, making borrowing and mortgages cheaper. Discover what this means for you.
Rachel Reeves faces criticism for 'deceiving' Budget that delays fiscal repair as economists warn of interest rate hold fears. Key details on borrowing and tax changes.
UK retailers welcome permanent business rates reduction in the budget, easing fears of mass closures. Sainsbury's and Tesco see lower costs than anticipated. Read the full analysis.
Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget delivers bitter cocktail for SMEs with dividend tax rises, frozen thresholds until 2030-31, and tighter enforcement. Discover how small businesses are affected.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces lower business rates for retail and hospitality, funded by a new levy on large properties. Discover the full impact on UK high streets.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves exempts horse racing from betting tax hikes in the Budget, a move hailed by racing chiefs. Meanwhile, grassroots sports clubs warn of closures due to business rate changes.
The UK's Autumn Budget offers little relief for the struggling hospitality sector, with no VAT cuts and a business rates reduction described as 'too little, too late'. Industry leaders fear widespread closures.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces permanently lower business rates for retail and hospitality, funded by higher levies on online giants' warehouses. Will it save the high street?
The UK government has announced a significant increase to the National Minimum Wage, rising to £10.85 an hour for 18-20 year olds. Discover how this impacts 2.7 million workers.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans to slash cash ISA limits by 40%, potentially increasing mortgage rates and deterring savers. Learn how this budget move affects your finances.
UK sport industry leaders reveal their Autumn Budget priorities, from major events funding to business rate relief. Discover what Chancellor Rachel Reeves must deliver.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces warnings that business rates changes could devastate grassroots sports and limit opportunities for young athletes across the UK. Industry leaders urge relief.
New research reveals China's systematic poverty reduction has dramatically cut extreme poverty while US inequality widens. Discover the contrasting approaches shaping global economic futures.
HMRC data reveals a £4.55bn stamp duty bill for London, with Westminster and Kensington contributing billions. Discover which boroughs pay the most and least.