Crackdown on forced prepayment meters ordered by government
Many customers have been left without heat and light when not able to afford topping up their prepayment meters....
Unemployment: Who are the millions of Britons not working?
The unemployment rate is close to its lowest point since the 1970s, but millions aren’t working....
UK considers £300m rescue funding for British Steel
The government is considering help for the struggling steelmaker to secure thousands of jobs, reports say....
Retail sales fall in December as shoppers cut back
Sales dropped by 1% with a sharp fall seen at non-food stores during the festive season....
Energy bills rise for 2.5 million homes on Economy 7
Customers on Economy 7 tariffs see bills rise 7.6% despite the government fixing prices until April....
Ireland leader Leo Varadkar has ‘regrets’ over NI protocol
The Taoiseach says the post-Brexit measure was imposed on unionists and nationalists without their consent....
Netflix: Reed Hastings steps down but subscribers jump
The streaming service is attracting new customers as co-founder Reed Hastings hands over the reins....
Starmer: UK car industry ‘needs to be saved’
The Labour leader says the sector needs a strategic plan, following the collapse of British Volt....
Rail workers given fresh offer in pay dispute
Train companies have increased their offer to RMT rail workers in an attempt to prevent more strikes....
Cost of living: Calls grow for a ban on prepayment meter switching
Citizens Advice says it has seen a sharp increase in people needing crisis support, such as emergency grants....