Vodafone clashes with watchdog over Three merger
Watchdog has particular concerns about the customers least able to afford mobile services....
Boeing workers to strike as 25% pay rise rejected
More than 30,000 workers will walk out after union members voted overwhelmingly to back the strike....
National debt set to treble over next 50 years, says OBR
An ageing population, climate change and geopolitical tensions all add pressure to the public finances, a report says....
John Lewis says recovery on track as losses narrow
Sales at its department stores fell in what it calls a “challenging market”, but revenues at Waitrose grew....
Bank and chemist closures leave High Streets with holes
Chemists, pubs and banks made up half of High Street closures in the first six months of 2024, data suggests....
Post Office victim criticises government at TV awards
A postmaster portrayed in ITV’s Post Office drama says many were still waiting to be paid compensation....
Banks, chemists and pubs lead High Street closures
Chemists, pubs and banks made up half of High Street closures in the first six months of 2024, data suggests....
UK economy fails to grow in July
It comes after no growth in June and despite forecasts of slight growth of 0.2%....
State pension set to rise by £460 next year
The latest figure comes as the government faces a backlash over cutting winter fuel payments for most pensioners....
‘Grim’ September ahead with 6,000 steel and oil jobs to go
The BBC understands the government is bracing itself for a tough month as workers face losing their jobs...