UK Inflation Set to Rebound as Energy Bills Surge
Rising energy prices are poised to send UK inflation rearing back up, as economists warn that the summer…
‘Absurd’: Government seeks quantum tech chief
Wednesday 12 August 2026 5:08 pm | Updated: Wednesday 12 August 2026 5:09 pm The government committed £2bn to…
Thames Water faces fresh threat to survival after pensions regulation breach
Saturday 08 August 2026 1:59 am | Updated: Friday 07 August 2026 4:20 pm Andy Burnham has pledged greater…
IHT receipts hit record high as Rachel Reeves’ frozen bands raid plague Brits
Tuesday 21 July 2026 10:47 am | Updated: Tuesday 21 July 2026 10:48 am IHT bills hit a record…
Taxpayers foot record £56bn public sector pensions bill
Retired public sector workers were handed a record £56bn in gold-plated pension payments in 2025-26, figures show. Payouts…
City watchdog eyes rules overhaul for UK asset managers
Tuesday 14 July 2026 2:22 pm | Updated: Tuesday 14 July 2026 2:44 pm The FCA is overhauling the…
Why water shortages are coming to Britain
Gleick thinks this is a sign of things to come for countries such as Britain: the wealthy will…
UK borrowing costs fall at fastest pace in Europe as inflation rate unchanged – latest updates
Britain’s borrowing costs fell at the fastest pace in Europe on Wednesday after inflation unexpectedly held steady at…
Rise of the pensioner renter threatens the economy
Heather Rowell is one of many pensioners who have moved into the social housing system to cope with…
UK Economy Set to Shrink as Iran Energy Shock Hits Growth
The UK economy is expected to contract despite a boost at the start of the year, with economists…
Labour cannot escape Britain’s debt spiral
After months of registering mild but persistent disapproval of Western governments, the bond vigilantes came out in force…
City sounds the alarm on pension inheritance tax upheaval
Wednesday 13 May 2026 2:38 pm HMRC is changing the pension system City grandees have raised the alarm…