Category: News

Nationwide Building Society’s television commercial, featuring actor Dominic West and satirising branch closures by rival banks, has been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for misleading consumers.

The government has acknowledged that an additional 40,000 nursery staff will be required to implement the “massive” expansion of free childcare, following concerns raised by parents and industry experts.

Claire Coutinho, the Energy Secretary, is exploring the possibility of removing £4 billion of green levies from household electricity bills, considering options such as transferring some or all of these charges to gas bills or funding them through general taxation.

Interpath Advisory, the City firm overseeing the insolvency of the business operated by the parents of the Princess of Wales, faces a setback as it grapples with costs surpassing £260,000, rendering it unable to recover the full fees owed for the project.

Shop price inflation has plummeted to its lowest level in over two years, signalling a potential path for the Bank of England to slash interest rates in the coming months, recent reports reveal.

London Underground drivers, represented by the Aslef union, are set to stage two 24-hour strikes, exacerbating commuter woes across the capital.

Treasury minister Gareth Davies suggests the Conservative Party could progress towards scrapping National Insurance if re-elected, amidst criticisms of Labour’s stance on workers’ rights. However, uncertainties loom over the feasibility and timing of such a move.

The Treasury has discreetly halted the bidding process for managing the sale of its stake in Natwest, raising doubts about the structure of the much-hyped ‘Tell Sid’-style retail deal.

The closure of the Port of Baltimore following the catastrophic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge has prompted concerns about significant disruptions to supply chains in the United States.

SMEs across the UK are bracing themselves for a challenging rest of 2024, according to the latest Prism Research SME Barometer.

Secondhand clothing sales are projected to represent 10% of the global fashion market by next year, as consumers increasingly turn to “pre-loved” garments amidst the cost of living crisis and sustainability concerns.

British car factories have defied the global trend by reporting a sixth consecutive month of rising production.