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....
John Lewis and Homebase among shops closing for Queen’s funeral
Supermarket chain Waitrose is also among the retailers who will shut on Monday 19 September....
Domestic energy customers will hear soon about their tariff
Detail from the government show fixed rates will be discounted but could still be higher than others pay....
UK economy grows in July but misses forecasts
The Women’s Euro Championship helped boost growth though expansion was weaker than expected....