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A slump in credit card spending in February contributed to the biggest fall in consumer borrowing in 27 years, as the second month of the latest…
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A slump in credit card spending in February contributed to the biggest fall in consumer borrowing in 27 years, as the second month of the latest…

The US is threatening to impose tariffs of up to 25 per cent on some UK exports as it retaliates over Britain's new 'unreasonable' and 'discriminatory'…

The government has been accused of dragging its feet over a rural-broadband funding scheme that expires on Wednesday but still has many open applications awaiting approval.

Millions of workers could be returning to unsafe workplaces without Covid risk assessments while the vaccines are still being rolled out and dangerous variants are circulating.

More than a quarter of SMEs surveyed plan to invest more in their businesses in the year ahead than during a typical pre-pandemic year, underlining their…

Urban areas across Britain are preparing to turn their streets into alfresco dining rooms once again, as only two in five licensed premises have permanent space…

More than two-thirds of people – 68% – have not booked any summer holiday this year, and most of those who have fear they may have…

More than a quarter of small exporters have stopped selling to European Union customers three months on from the Brexit transition, a study has found.

Customers of Deliveroo seeking a slice of the company’s blockbuster float are set to receive larger portions of shares if they have ordered regularly through the…

Camera retailer Jessops is to appoint administrators for the second time in little more than a year, in a move that puts 120 jobs at risk.

High street shops will be allowed to stay open until 10pm when the lockdown restrictions are eased and Rishi Sunak is urging people to “go have…

Couples can have spring weddings from Monday – but with a new rule that says ‘you may not kiss the bride’.

As the pandemic threatens overseas holidays, motorhome dealers are facing huge demand.

The chancellor has warned bosses that staff may quit if they are not allowed to work from the office as the UK emerges from lockdown.

The government has announced plans for a £1.5bn funding pot to help companies struggling with business rates following a flood of requests for support during the…