Gold is on track for its strongest annual performance since 1979, with bullion hitting a series of record highs driven by high interest rates, inflation, and increasing geopolitical crises.
2025-09-28 18:14:00
Shares in UK power company Drax Group PLC fell sharply after the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) initiated a probe into the firm's accounting practices regarding its 'renewable' fuel sources.
2025-08-30 10:55:00
A new survey by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) revealed that confidence in the UK's services sector has dropped due to persistent cost pressures and weak demand.
2025-08-28 20:00:00
UK retail stocks, including major names like Associated British Foods (Primark) and Kingfisher, experienced a sell-off following a bearish note from Deutsche Bank about a slowdown in discretionary spending.
2025-08-28 15:07:00
The owner of British Gas, Centrica, has acquired a 1.5 billion euro stake in Europe's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal.
2025-08-21 11:33:00
The head of National Grid has stated that a recent power outage at Heathrow Airport was not a 'systemic' network issue.
2025-08-21 08:21:00
New data shows that nearly 4,000 company directors have left the UK in recent months, raising concerns about a potential 'wealth exodus' ahead of possible tax increases.
2025-08-20 18:39:32
Business leader optimism in the UK economy has fallen to its lowest level since records began in 2016.
2025-08-20 18:39:32
Average UK house prices rose by 0.6% in July, recovering from a previous dip, according to Nationwide.
2025-08-20 18:39:32
The British Pound is experiencing its weakest month against major currencies in nearly two years.
2025-08-20 18:39:32
UK retailers have cautioned that potential tax increases proposed by Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves could lead to higher prices for consumers and job losses.
2025-08-20 18:39:32
Marks & Spencer has become the first UK high street retailer to offer a one-year guarantee on all children's clothing.
2025-08-20 18:39:32
The Department for Work and Pensions confirms the £150 Warm Home Discount scheme will expand to include Universal Credit claimants from this winter.
2025-10-02 12:31:00
Lender Close Brothers has set aside an additional £33 million to compensate customers for overcharged car loans, marking a fresh blow amid the ongoing investigation into historical mis-selling in the UK car finance market.
2025-10-01 17:36:00
The state pension age is expected to rise again, leaving 1.5 million Britons in 'benefit limbo' who are too young to retire but have lost access to key benefits and tax credits.
2025-10-01 15:11:00
Chinese money launderer Zhimin Qian has been convicted in one of the UK’s largest-ever money laundering cases, bringing an end to a seven-year Met Police investigation into a global scheme to clean illicit cryptoassets by purchasing property.
2025-10-01 14:10:00
A new report has urged the government to accelerate the rise of the state pension age to 68, arguing that the welfare bill is becoming unsustainable and that past governments have 'treated the issue like a hot potato.'
2025-10-01 10:36:00
Asian shares traded in a narrow range as traders prepared for a potential US government shutdown, while Wall Street finished higher, boosted by technology stocks and US interest rate cut expectations.
2025-09-30 19:40:00
Replace bathtubs with groutless showers for easier cleaning, water savings, and timeless design.
2025-09-30 17:58:00
The Jersey Communication Foundation has distributed grants exceeding £23,000 to six local projects, aiming to create a 'level playing field' and tackle social mobility issues in the Teesside community.
2025-09-29 16:55:00
Bullion has hit a series of record highs, putting 2025 on track for gold’s strongest annual performance since 1979, driven by high inflation, interest rate volatility, and escalating geopolitical crises.
2025-09-29 16:45:00
Drivers advised to verify QR codes in car parks to avoid fraudulent payment sites.
2025-09-29 12:38:00
Use lemons, vinegar, and other foods for eco-friendly cleaning, avoiding harsh chemicals.
2025-09-28 19:25:00
US cattle and beef prices have soared to record highs amid tight domestic supply, strong consumer demand, and ranchers’ reluctance to expand herds, with restaurant owners forced to pass on soaring costs to diners.
2025-09-28 19:03:00
Wales’ new Visitor Levy has been signed into law, giving Welsh councils the choice to introduce a tourism tax on overnight stays, with the earliest possible implementation date now set for 2027.
2025-09-28 13:59:00
The Liberal Democrats warn that an estimated 1.3 million people will pay an additional £285 a year in a 'stealth tax' if the chancellor freezes income tax thresholds.
2025-09-23 16:21:00
22% of workers report money worries harming job performance, with 19% taking sick leave due to financial stress, per BSA research.
2025-09-23 13:26:00
BMW sets aside £206.9m for potential car finance mis-selling payouts amid FCA investigation.
2025-09-22 16:47:00
UK housing market sees 2% price drop in Q3 2025, driven by high interest rates and economic uncertainty.
2025-09-22 15:23:00
A three-bedroom house in Nantlle filled with rubbish goes to auction with a £45,000 guide price, requiring full renovation.
2025-09-20 23:40:00