John Lewis customers spend less as inflation bites
The retailer says shoppers are spending less on big ticket items as the cost of living rises....
Kwasi Kwarteng seeks to scrap bankers’ bonus cap to boost City
The new chancellor is considering removing a cap on bankers’ bonuses as part of a shake-up of City rules....
Asda limits sales of Just Essentials budget range
The supermarket temporarily limits purchases in its Just Essentials range, blaming soaring demand....
UK inflation rate eases but still at 40-year high
The inflation rate has fallen slightly to 9.9% in the 12 months to August, the latest figures show....
Backlash as Center Parcs to close for Queen’s funeral
Holidaymakers have been told they must leave Center Parcs sites for a day or go home early....
Aldi becomes Britain’s fourth-largest supermarket
The discount chain overtakes Morrisons, a research firm says, as shoppers become more cost-conscious....
Centre Parcs and Odeon cinemas among businesses closing for Queen’s funeral
Major supermarkets, John Lewis and Primark have all also said they will close on Monday 19 September....
Wages still failing to keep up with rising prices
Regular pay rose at an annual rate of 5.2% between May and July, well below the rate of inflation....
Financial giant Goldman Sachs set for thousands of layoffs
The global investment bank said in July it might slow hiring as the economic outlook worsens....
Rich to get twice as much cost of living support, says think tank
The Resolution Foundation says limits on energy bills were needed, but the rich will benefit more....