Post Office victims compensation cut by half
The firms has now set aside £244m following over estimations on the number of people who might apply. Read More
Government borrowing higher than expected in November
Government spending rose as benefit payments offset the ending of support for energy bills. Read More
Ikea warns of product delays after Red Sea attacks
Swedish flat-packing retail giant warns of delays and possible shortages due to attacks on key route Read More
Temu shoppers risk buying items made by forced labour, MP warns
The Chinese online retailer with the slogan ‘shop like a billionaire’ faces questions over its ultra low prices. Read More
Starbucks blames ‘misrepresentation’ after Israel Gaza protests
Facing global boycott calls, boss Laxman Narasimhan says: “I pray for peace – immediately’. Read More
Public pay must reflect rises, ministers say
Government letters to pay review bodies say pay rises should be reflected when setting pay in 2024 Read More
Why is inflation higher in UK than other countries?
Despite recent falls, prices are still rising faster in Britain than other parts of the world. Read More
Energy bills predicted to fall in April to £1,660
Analysts at Cornwall Insight say lower wholesale energy prices will reduce bills by £268. Read More
Inflation down more than expected as fuel prices drop
Latest figures show the prices rose 3.9% in the year to November, down from 4.6% the month before. Read More
End of an era for electronics giant Toshiba
Scandal, near-bankruptcy and uncertainty have plagued the 148-year-old company for almost a decade. Read More