Energy bills predicted to drop in autumn
Ofgem is poised to announce a small cut in its price cap next week, according to an energy consultancy firm....
Shop sales drop in July as rain dampens demand
Retail sales fell by 1.2% following the poor weather with clothing sales proving a washout....
Fine threat if banks fail to provide access to cash
The Treasury sets a minimum distance of three miles, or one mile in urban areas, for free cash withdrawal services....
World Cup final: Pubs call for relaxed alcohol laws on Sunday
Pubs trade body wants the government to step in and allow them to serve alcohol on Sunday from 10:00....
Cash, cars and homes seized in $735m Singapore anti-money laundering raids
The operation was part of one of the city-state’s biggest ever anti-money laundering investigations....
Housing Benefit freeze leaves renters ‘£200 short’ every month
People on housing benefit say there are hardly any homes available to rent at prices they can afford....
After McDonald’s, Burger King India drops tomatoes from its menu
Prices of essentials like tomatoes have skyrocketed in India in recent months....
UK rents rise at highest rates since 2016
Prices paid by UK renters rose by 5.3% on average in the year to July – the highest level seen since 2016....
UK inflation rate drops to 6.8% as energy costs ease
Inflation in July slowed as a result of prices for gas and electricity easing, official figures show....
Rail fares in England to rise below inflation again in 2024
Fare increases in 2024 will again be held below the rate of inflation, says government....