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Banks save FTSE from big falls as global stocks drop
T he damage caused to the FTSE 100 by falls in the share prices of the UK’s biggest utility companies…
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Mersey tidal power project to take inspiration from South Korea
P lans to develop the world’s largest tidal power scheme on the River Mersey will take inspiration from South Korea,…
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Will the new rail strike wreck the Christmas getaway?
T he announcement of more rail strike dates has sparked fears that many people will be unable to visit loved…
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When are the train strikes happening and what impact will they have?
T rain passengers face weeks of disruption over Christmas and into the New Year. Here the PA news agency answers…
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Watchdog finds evidence of ‘rocket and feather’ fuel prices
D rivers have been the victim of “rocket and feather” pricing by fuel retailers this year, the competition watchdog has…
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Stronger rules proposed to protect people from rogue financial promotions
M easures to clamp down on unfair or misleading financial marketing have been proposed by the City regulator. The Financial…
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Water firms failing to meet agreed investment in networks – Ofwat
W ater firms are failing to invest as much as they promised to fix their networks, including improving sewage treatment…
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Upper Crust owner SSP returns to profit as travel sector recovers
U pper Crust owner SSP has swung back into profit after it hailed a recovery in travellers driven by a…
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Cost of Christmas dinner up 9.3% despite grocery price inflation finally dipping
T he cost of a traditional Christmas dinner for four is up by almost 10% on last year to £31…
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The UK is ‘sleepwalking’ into a food supply crisis, farmers union warns
T he UK is “sleepwalking” into a food supply crisis, the country’s union for farmers and growers has warned. Ahead…
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Soaring cost of infant formula leading to ‘unsafe feeding practices’, charities warn
I ncreasing numbers of vulnerable families will be forced to resort to unsafe feeding practices due to the soaring cost…
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More limits should be put in place over debt collector contact, says charity
R epeated contact from creditors and debt collectors can leave people who owe money feeling bullied and unable to see…
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UK consumers tighten belts before Christmas as cost of living bites
UK consumers are tightening their belts in the run-up to the festive period, according to new data that showed retail…
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FTSE positive at close amid Chinese relaxation of Covid curbs
T he FTSE outperformed its European rivals on Monday as the markets considered the tentative moves from China towards reopening…
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Rail industry enters last-ditch talks to avoid UK Christmas disruption
British rail unions and train operators held last-ditch talks on Monday aimed at avoiding pre-Christmas strikes, after the rejection of…
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Companies to hear about energy bill support before year end
C ompanies will know about the future of the support they will get on their energy bills by the end…
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The digital divide is wider than ever during the cost of living crisis
C onnectivity runs through every facet of our daily lives. It connects us to loved ones, to workplaces, to essential…
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How an extended ‘crypto collapse’ could burnish gold prices in 2023
December is the time of year when City experts are on the look out for potential surprises in the year…
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Service sector continues to contract despite change in government, survey shows
T he UK’s difficult economic performance has remained unchanged after the change of government even though markets calmed, experts said…
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FTSE 100 Live: Vodafone chief executive Nick Read to step down
1670226206 Brent crude $86 a barrel, FTSE 100 seen flat The decision by OPEC+ ministers on Sunday to keep production…
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Many pubs and breweries will close without further energy help
M any pubs and breweries across the UK will be forced to shut their doors for good as they face…
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Air fryers can be three times cheaper than ovens, according to Which? research
A ir fryers can be up to three times cheaper to run than traditional ovens, according to research by consumer…
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Many pubs and breweries will close without further energy help, report says
M any pubs and breweries across the UK will be forced to shut their doors for good as they face…
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Firefighters could become latest to walk out over pay complaints
F irefighters across Scotland are being urged to back the first strike over pay in two decades after a union…
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UK strikes play into Putin’s hands, claims Tory chairman
Nadhim Zahawi, Tory party chairman, has infuriated UK unions and political opponents by claiming that workers going on strike in…
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Pharmacists pour cold water on ‘Government plans to use them during NHS strikes’
P harmacists have poured cold water on reported Government plans to draft them in for help during NHS strikes, with…
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English councils struggle to maintain Ukraine refugee scheme as war drags on
There were deer outside her window and pheasants in the woods when Ukrainian refugee Alina Shakirova and her eight-year-old son…
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UK crime agency arrests wealthy Russian businessman at London home
A wealthy Russian businessman has been arrested at his multimillion-pound London home by officers from the National Crime Agency on…
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Macron and Musk meet for ‘honest discussion’ amid Twitter hate speech concerns
While visiting the United States on Friday, the French leader posted a photo on Twitter of his encounter with the…
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Review launched into late payments crippling small firms
T he Business Secretary has launched a review into tackling late payments for small firms from larger, more powerful companies.…
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Nurses strikes could hit A&E services in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
British hospital leaders are holding intensive talks with local union officials to try to limit the impact of strikes on…
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UK rail groups prepare for weekend talks over pre-Christmas strikes
UK rail unions and train operators are preparing for possible weekend talks aimed at averting looming pre-Christmas strikes after both…
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Eyes on Frasers Group sales as Sports Direct owner faces cost-of-living pressure
S port Direct owner Frasers Group will be hoping to reveal continued strong sales momentum next week despite pressure on…
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Insurers warned they must offer fair settlements when cars are written off
I nsurance firms have been warned not to undervalue cars and other items when settling insurance claims. The Financial Conduct…
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London’s festive shoppers tighten their belts
Lights on London’s Regent Street photographed for the FT by Sandra Mickiewicz After two holiday seasons spent without her family…
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What pay increase do you need to keep up with inflation?
J ames is hard to like. It’s bad enough that he earns so much. Indeed, as a high flyer in…
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John Lewis reveals £500m deal to build 1,000 new rental homes
T he John Lewis Partnership’s nine-year ambition to diversify away from the difficult retail sector has come a step closer…
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The false promises of a bank ringfencing boom
It seems there is no regulatory change too small or questionable not to be dressed up in the rhetoric of…
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Shopper footfall stumbles in November amid cost-of-living fears
S hopper footfall stumbled again in November as the soaring cost-of-living crisis put consumers off Christmas spending. Total UK footfall…
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Shopper footfall decline ‘dreich’ for Scottish retailers, industry warns
S hopper numbers in Scotland have slumped by 15% compared to pre-pandemic levels, new figures show. The data for November…
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Average insurance premium paid by motorists increases
T he average premium paid by customers for private motor insurance in the third quarter of this year was 2% higher…
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Around half of consumers plan to cut back on festive spending, figures show
A lmost half of consumers say they plan to cut back on festive spending this year as an estimated 2.2…
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City minister insists Brexit will benefit financial services
The City of London minister has insisted Brexit is bringing benefits for UK financial services, saying a government overhaul of…
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RMT boss and Holyrood transport minister urge UK Government to help end strikes
R ail union boss Mick Lynch and Scotland’s transport minister have urged Westminster to step in to help avoid strikes…
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Failure to meet teacher training targets set to hit English schools
Teacher training recruitment in schools in England is falling far short of target levels, according to government data, with analysts…
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UK inflation expectations have eased, business survey finds
UK businesses expect their selling prices to rise at their lowest pace since the start of the Ukraine war, according…
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‘Burnout, inequality and poor service – the real outcome of the four-day week’
I started my business while I was uni. At 20 years old, I was the youngest person to secure funding…
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Transport Secretary working to ‘encourage’ deal aimed at avoiding rail strikes
T he Transport Secretary has said he is trying to “encourage” a deal between employers and trade unions on reforming…
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UK regulator to investigate mobile and broadband price rises
The UK communications regulator has launched an investigation into whether telecoms companies were upfront with customers about in-contract price increases…
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Next lays off 133 staff after buying collapsed retailer Joules
C ollapsed country fashion brand Joules has been bought up by retail rival Next, administrators have said, in a deal…
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