UK growth upgraded but energy prices and rates to bite in 2027 (Tue, 13 Oct 2026)
The IMF report comes as final preparations are being made to the first Budget under Prime Minister Andy Burham.
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I earn £120,000 a year making social media videos go viral (Tue, 13 Oct 2026)
Social media "clippers" make short, vertical videos that appear on the likes of Instagram and TikTok.
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Heating oil customers face tough winter despite shake-up promise (Tue, 13 Oct 2026)
Heating oil customers facing soaring bills are promised better regulation of the sector by the government.
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Bumble shares soar after report dating firm in $1bn takeover talks (Tue, 13 Oct 2026)
The jump pushed Bumble's stock market valuation to more than $580m but that is still far below their peak of more than $14bn.
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Publicly owned rail is popular. But is it making the trains run on time? (Tue, 13 Oct 2026)
Meeting travellers' expectations could be challenging, experts warn.
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Healey faces £35bn Budget challenge to meet spending pledges, says think tank (Mon, 12 Oct 2026)
The Institute for Fiscal Studies says the government will need a "top-up" of billions of pounds if it wants to meet its spending plans.
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How to avoid getting stung if you miss credit card payments (Mon, 12 Oct 2026)
People are increasingly falling behind on credit card repayments, so here's the best way to get debt advice.
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Fridges in French supermarkets hit by cyber attack (Mon, 12 Oct 2026)
Hundreds of stores were targeted by the overnight hack, which spoiled fresh and frozen food estimated to be worth millions of euros.
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AI minister warns 'likely' UK's cyber defences will be breached (Mon, 12 Oct 2026)
Kanishka Narayan said the government will use advanced AI to strengthen the UK against cyber attacks.
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Roofing scammers con homeowners out of thousands of pounds (Mon, 12 Oct 2026)
One in 10 scams reported to Citizens Advice relate to fraudsters charging for work not done, or done badly.
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