‘I got a credit card and overdraft after I lost winter fuel payment’
Pensioners who lost winter fuel money after government changes tell the BBC the last few months have been a struggle. Read More
PM vows to curb ‘Nimby’ legal blocks on infrastructure
No 10 says it is targeting “cynical” appeals against new nuclear power stations, roads, rail lines and wind farms. Read More
Reeves optimistic despite surprise rise in UK borrowing
Borrowing – the difference between spending and tax revenue – hit its highest December level for four years. Read More
Tesco, Aldi and Lidl hit back at farm inheritance tax
Tesco, Aldi and Lidl call for rethink of inheritance levy announced in Budget Read More
HMRC denies ‘deliberately poor’ phone service
Thousands on hold to HMRC’s helpline say they were cut off after waiting for 70 minutes. Read More
Waitrose brings back free coffee for non-shoppers
The supermarket’s loyalty scheme members can get a hot drink without making a purchase. Read More
Trump considers 10% tariff on China from February
The new president accused Beijing of sending fentanyl to Mexico and Canada which ends up in the US. Read More
Government ousts UK competition watchdog chair
Marcus Bokkerink is leaving as the government signals it is serious about growth, the BBC understands. Read More
Treasury steps in to protect car loan firms’ payouts
The government is concerned major compensation for the mis-selling scandal could hurt the car industry. Read More
China calls for ‘win-win’ solution to trade tensions
With the threat of a trade war looming, China’s first vice premier says the country wants to boost imports. Read More