Pound falls as weak retail sales raise fears UK economy is in recession
Fears that the British economy is already in recession after a slump in retail sales last month triggered heavy selling of the pound on international Read More
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Britain’s lowest-paid workers say finances have never been worse
Almost 80% of the UK’s lowest-paid workers say they are now facing the toughest financial squeeze of their lifetimes, according to new research by the Read More
‘Moderately weak’ ties best for moving jobs, study finds
Whether it’s the friend of a friend or a new contact from a conference, arms-length acquaintances have long been thought more useful than close chums Read More
One in seven buy now, pay later customers had more than 20 loans last year, Choice survey shows
One in seven users of credit from buy-now-pay-later providers such as Afterpay or Zip had more than 20 loans last year, according to new data Read More
Kwasi Kwarteng to deliver emergency mini-budget on 23 September
Kwasi Kwarteng will deliver his emergency mini-budget to bring in winter tax cuts for millions of people and set out more detail on energy support Read More
EU expects to raise €140bn from windfall tax on energy firms
The EU executive plans to raise about €140bn (£121bn) by imposing windfall taxes on energy companies’ “abnormally high profits” and redirecting proceeds to households and Read More
British firms warned of delay in energy bills support, reports say
British businesses have been warned by government officials that they will have to wait longer than households for financial support with their energy bills amid Read More