Five-year mortgage rates back below 6%
Average five-year mortgage rates fell below 6% this week for first time since October....
Waitrose changes Christmas advert after complaints
The supermarket’s advert had been criticised by skin cancer patients who said it glorified sun tans....
I’m not the Grinch, says union boss ahead of Christmas strikes
RMT boss Mick Lynch defends strikes that will cause major disruption in December and January....
Next wave of cost-of-living payments to hit accounts
Millions of people will receive help with energy bills over the coming weeks and months....
More train strikes announced by rail union
The RMT says further strike action will take place across four 48-hour periods in December and January....
UK economy worst hit by energy crisis, says OECD
The OECD says the UK will contract more next year than any other of the world’s most advanced nations....
Cost of living: Energy suppliers failing to help vulnerable customers – report
The regulator says its review has found serious problems among firms but suppliers have hit back....
Energy bills: Patients prescribed heating as part of health trial
It is aimed at avoiding the cost of hospital care for patients whose conditions are worsened by the cold....
Tesco follows other supermarkets in rationing eggs
The retailer introduces a temporary buying limit of three boxes per customer due to supply issues....
Solve worker shortages with immigration – CBI boss
The boss of the UK’s largest business group will urge politicians to be “practical” about immigration....