Energy bills: ‘We cut back but our direct debits trebled’
Many households are seeing their energy bills going up despite the power they use going down....
BT and unions agree pay rise to stop more strikes
The majority of BT workers will get a wage increase of £1,500 to help with the cost of living....
Insulation: £1bn funding for least efficient homes
Government announces extra funding to help those in least efficient homes in lower council tax bands....
North of England faces rail chaos, warns business lobby
Business leaders say ministers must act this week to avert a “meltdown” in the northern rail system....
Thousands of apprentices quit over quality of schemes
Around 100,000 people are dropping out of schemes after firms fail to provide basic training, says a report....
Energy firms warned over hiking direct debits
The government says companies must match bills with customers who are cutting energy use....
Train strikes: Drivers to walk out in pay row
Passengers face further disruption with 11 rail companies being affected by the long-running dispute....
Black Friday: Cost of living crisis may hit sales rush
Retailers are unsure of how the economic downturn will hit spending in shops across the UK....
Sports Direct owner buys historic Savile Row tailor
The boss of Frasers Group said the move secured “a long-term future” for the 250-year-old firm....
Pay rises can’t match inflation, minister tells rail workers
Wage rises that match the cost of living are not possible, transport minister tells striking rail workers....