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Government bond yields dip but remain elevated, with the 10-year gilt yield close to 5%Volkswagen’s proposal to slash up to 100,000 jobs and close factories faces a major test on...

The supermarket’s central Europe stores may be sold as it doubles down on domestic dominance A couple of decades ago, Tesco was going to bestride the globe. Little ol’ UK,...

The government says the pandemic left a "pernicious legacy", but that teachers are helping pupils turn a corner.

Seven consumers sue the retailer, alleging it violated consumer protection and false advertising lawsA group of consumers have filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against Costco Wholesale Corporation, accusing the retailer...

Greenland Energy says billions of barrels of crude lie beneath territory and claims it has exploration permits – a claim flatly denied by NuukOn 10 June, a snowy-haired American in...

Economists including Jim O’Neill write open letter calling for single levy to replace six key taxes to raise money for public servicesUK politics live – latest updatesProminent economists including Jim...

Business secretary Peter Kyle says asset managers should feel a patriotic duty to make the UK a successBusiness live – latest updatesThe business secretary, Peter Kyle, has told UK pension...

The government commissioned a review into Pip last year after it was forced to water down planned cuts to benefits.

Airports have had to use gazebos to shield passengers from sun as they wait to be processed, says Alexander ZinellThe boss of 14 Greek airports has called for a serious...

Refuge reports ‘staggering’ 78% annual increase in referrals for cases of technology-facilitated or economic abuseDomestic abuse charities have reported a “staggering” increase in perpetrators using technology and finances to control...

Demonstrations at 18 sites set up as radical transformation plan put to board of Europe’s biggest carmakerVolkswagen’s proposal to slash up to 100,000 jobs and close factories faces a major...

Neso asks for extra supplies from electricity generators to cope with added demand on Thursday nightGreat Britain’s energy system operator has warned that “extreme temperatures” could hit power supplies on...

Reputation for frumpiness is over as M&S wins over younger audience with shows at Silverstone, Ibiza and now LFWThis autumn’s London fashion week boasts plenty of familiar labels, from Burberry...

GVI shuts down without refunds for students booked on volunteer programmes with overseas conservation projectsUK students who paid thousands of pounds for summer and gap year placements on overseas conservation...

The former Conservative, now Reform UK, MP says the allegations are "entirely false".

The CEO of Lloyds Bank talks about how to save, budget, avoid scams and manage money in a relationship.

The insurance cost of electric vehicles is still putting off many would-be buyers. So what can be done about it?

Extension comes as government encourages first nuclear power projects in a generation to meet UK’s growing need for electricityBritain’s most recently completed nuclear power plant will continue generating electricity until...

Dow down 1.09%, or 500 points, as S&P 500 sees a small loss and tech-heavy Nasdaq rises slightlyMiddle East crisis liveUS stock markets fell on Wednesday as the US continued...

Personal Independence Payments (PIP) are "not fit for purpose" and can create barriers to work, while the assessment process can be "dehumanising", a new report found.

Brent crude benchmark rose to more than $80 a barrel, its steepest increase since ceasefire beganOil markets have recorded their sharpest price rise in nearly two months after a series...

They suck up energy and water, and blast out heat. Just who is better off from all this investment – aside from tech bros?The two great existential threats of our...

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The new assessment was required by the industry regulator, after it found several areas had not been adequately addressed in a previous submission.

There are far better ways to tackle climate breakdown, but successive governments have chosen to listen to the fossil fuel companies insteadThe new prime minister will be looking for money?...

A legal case on behalf of some 700,000 people against the country’s biggest housebuilders could be a catalyst for much-needed industry reformEvery new government – at least for the past...

In the fifth of a series on nationalisation, we look at utilities – including the cost of ending private ownershipWill Burnham ‘go big’ in expanding the role of the state?Atlee:...

The company’s target to hit £1bn profitability is intact. Why isn’t the board putting up a proper fight?Some foreign takeover swoops on UK listed companies are easier to swallow than...

Punters who bet more than £1,000 online in a 24-hour window will have to undergo an assessment, the regulator says.

It is only seven years since the first claim over an injury from a micromobility vehicle was made.

With Andy Burnham seemingly heading unchallenged to Number 10, the spotlight is on him and his closest allies for clues about their policy agenda.

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Typical property cost £299,330 in June, 0.2% more than the month before, says LloydsBusiness live – latest updatesHouse prices across the UK have risen for the first time since before...

You can keep temperatures down without the cost – or environmental price – of air conditioning. Here’s some tips and tricksThe best fans to keep you cool in 2026 –...

Treasury select committee also says ministers have moral obligation to reverse last year’s repayment threshold freezeSlideshows that compared student loan repayments with the cost of a mobile phone contract, and...

Rachael Bews says she told on the way her child would not be allowed on site. Amazon has apologised for not communicating its policy clearly.

Some of the UK's biggest banks have been failing their most vulnerable customers, according to the financial regulator.

A new report says students were not well-enough informed that their loan terms could change retrospectively.

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has said he is the victim of an “establishment hit job”.The statement comes after The Sunday Times revealed Farage received financial support in 2024...

My elderly parents’ home was left uninhabitable, and they are owed £3,300 for repairs they had to fund themselvesMy elderly parents spent much of last year dealing with what should...

‘Home fee’ qualification ends in 2028, leaving those hoping to study in UK not now eligible for British loansBritish teenagers living in the EU could be priced out of UK...

Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older

As more US company owners reach retirement age many are selling up to their employees.