Budget 2021: English city regions to get £6.9bn for public transport
Chancellor Rishi Sunak will announce increased funding for tram, train and bus services outside London....
Budget 2021: Six things that could affect you
Chancellor Rishi Sunak will deliver his second Budget for 2021 next week. How will it affect you?...
Inflation likely to hit 5%, warns Bank of England chief economist
The Bank’s new chief economist says it will have a “live” decision at November’s interest rate meeting....
UK shop sales continue to fall in September
Retail sales in the UK fell for the fifth month in a row, according to the Office for National Statistics....
Second-hand car prices surge amid new car shortage
Some used car models are growing in value despite getting older, research by the motoring group suggests....
Fears over the future of free debt advice
There is growing concern that free face-to-face debt advice could be cut....
Toymaker Mattel says price rise has not hit demand
The Barbie maker announces $1.8bn net sales saying parents are prioritising spending on children....
Marmite and PG Tips maker Unilever warns of price rises
Consumer goods giant Unilever says high rates of cost inflation will continue into next year....
Abolish energy price cap, says Scottish Power boss
The recent crisis exposed deep flaws in the way the market was structured, top executive says....
UK agrees free trade deal with New Zealand
The government says consumers and businesses will benefit from deal, but it is unlikely to boost growth....