No new freeports in Budget after ‘comms cock-up’
The government mistakenly briefed that five new low-tax sites would be announced this week. Read More
‘My £250 Child Trust Fund is now worth only £12’
Max Prince was shocked to discover that surprise fees had left him with just £12.39 in his trust fund. Read More
No tax rises in payslips for ‘working people’, vows minister
Bridget Phillipson refused to say if a small business owner was a “working person” in an interview with the BBC, ahead of Wednesday’s Budget. Read More
Firms must prevent sexual harassment under new law
What counts as sexual harassment and what should you do if you experience it at work? Read More
Mexican economy a mixed bag for new president
Claudia Sheinbaum inherits a buoyant manufacturing sector, but also a troubled state-owned oil firm. Read More
Employers’ National Insurance hike to raise £20bn
Rachel Reeves is also expected to lower the threshold for when employers start paying the tax, in next week’s Budget. Read More
The couple who took on Google and cost the tech giant £2bn
Shivaun Raff and her husband, Adam, describe their long court battle with technology giant Google. Read More
When is the Budget and what might be in it?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out the government’s financial plans for the next year. Read More
Thames Water secures £3bn loan to survive into 2025
The UK’s biggest utility company agrees a lifeline to help it last until next October. Read More
The water industry is in crisis. Can it be fixed?
Simon Jack asks what reform of the troubled sector could mean for customers and their bills. Read More