‘Lost generation’: small businesses folding across UK as energy bills land
The energy crisis is tearing through Britain’s high streets, with warnings on Friday of a “lost generation” of small businesses, as the impact of soaring Read More
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Labour sets out plan to link minimum wage to cost of living
Labour has drawn up plans to put hundreds of pounds into the pockets of the lowest-paid workers by instructing the Low Pay Commission to factor Read More
Hermès bags and Picassos: business booms for Britain’s posh pawnbrokers
‘You wouldn’t think somebody with a £300,000 watch would need to borrow £20,000 but we have seen it a few times. It surprises you. Everyone Read More
Don’t call police over hosepipe ban breaches, Britons urged
Police chiefs have urged members of the public not to report suspected breaches of hosepipe bans to forces. Police forces have already received 999 calls Read More
Four in 10 under-30s locked into rent contracts that exceed 30% of pay
Under-30s renters in Great Britain are facing a financial crisis, with the number paying an unaffordable share of their earnings to landlords hitting a five-year Read More
NHS heads warn of ‘humanitarian crisis’ unless government acts on energy costs
The UK could face a “humanitarian crisis” of ill health, excess deaths and rising inequality if the government does not take urgent action over energy Read More
UK consumer confidence weaker than during major recessions
Consumer confidence in the UK is weaker than during the four major recessions of the past half century as rapidly rising inflation saps morale. Although Read More