Midnight social media curfew proposed for UK teens aged 16 and 17
Wednesday, July 15,2026,10:11
The government says it will improve teenagers' lives but campaigners call it a "missed opportunity". .. read more..
Not Morrisons, Tesco or Aldi – Supermarket with ice cream better than Magnum ...
Wednesday, July 15,2026,09:52
Unilever's Magnum has been compared to those from other supermarkets to find out which was the best overall .. read more..
China economic growth falls sharply, missing target
Wednesday, July 15,2026,09:40
Weak demand domestically and the impact of the Iran war on oil prices overshadowed the country's strong exports. .. read more..
Thames Water debt pile balloons to £18.5bn as it fights to fend off nationali...
Wednesday, July 15,2026,09:39
After a period of immense uncertainty for Thames Water, there are fears that the incoming Prime Minister could bring the firm into public ownership. .. read more..
Thames Water returns to profit after raising bills
Wednesday, July 15,2026,09:31
But the firm says it only has enough debt funding to keep the business going until the end of 2026. .. read more..
The awkward money faux pas I made at work party that could make YOU richer: R...
Wednesday, July 15,2026,09:28
It may be seven months since the work Christmas party, but I still cringe every time I remember something I said to a colleague. .. read more..
Barratt Redrow urges Burnham to cut taxes as it seeks to boost share price wi...
Wednesday, July 15,2026,09:21
The buyback has come about, in part, amid pressure from activist investor demands, as Barratt Redrow looks to tackle a widening gap between its share price and net asset value. .. read more..
I paid for £150 of make-up with Klarna and I'm now £20k in debt trying to pay...
Wednesday, July 15,2026,09:19
The first time 24-year-old Chloe from Bristol, pictured, used buy now, pay later, she didn't even realise she was taking on a form of debt. .. read more..
Death of the manual gearbox as 92% of new cars ordered in Britain this year a...
Wednesday, July 15,2026,09:12
The number of new cars with manual gearboxes has declined by more than 60% in the last two years alone. But why? We examine the figures. .. read more..
Trump threatens to bomb bridges and power plants unless Iran resumes talks
Wednesday, July 15,2026,09:06
Trump's comments aired as the two countries exchanged fire for the fourth day in a row and the US resumed blockading Iranian ports. .. read more..
Slash spending and tackle youth jobs crisis but don't put up taxes, OECD tell...
Wednesday, July 15,2026,09:00
Andy Burnham has been told by the OECD to slash spending and tackle Britain's youth jobs crisis rather than put up taxes to fix the public finances. .. read more..
State pension triple lock under threat as ministers told to axe ‘generous’ be...
Wednesday, July 15,2026,09:00
The state pension triple lock should be replaced with a new system, ministers have been told today. .. read more..
Lloyds Bank launches bumper 8% interest savings account
Wednesday, July 15,2026,08:57
A finance expert said the account offers a "strong incentive" to customers. .. read more..
UK shoe shop giant collapses into administration owing £59m - opened in 1873
Wednesday, July 15,2026,08:55
The brand is a luxury British footwear and handbag retailer founded in 1873. .. read more..
The student's guide to choosing the right bank account for university
Wednesday, July 15,2026,08:49
Choosing a bank account is an important part of preparing for student life. This is what you need to know about their features and how they can help you. .. read more..
What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
Wednesday, July 15,2026,08:49
We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you're due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights. .. read more..
State pension age bombshell as retirement age ‘to rise 7 years earlier than p...
Wednesday, July 15,2026,08:48
The move would mean that five million people would have to work an extra year before becoming eligible for their state pension. .. read more..
How will Buy Now Pay Later changes affect you?
Wednesday, July 15,2026,08:43
Consumers should be better protected as Buy Now Pay Later lenders now require authorisation to operate. .. read more..
I paid for £150 of make-up with Klarna, then my debts spiralled to £20k and I...
Wednesday, July 15,2026,08:30
The first time 24-year-old Chloe from Bristol, pictured, used buy now, pay later, she didn't even realise she was taking on a form of debt. .. read more..
Nationwide student account offers £220 in cash and freebies: Is it a good deal?
Wednesday, July 15,2026,08:01
Nationwide is the latest provider to launch tasty incentives for students ahead of the new academic year. .. read more..
The 'generous' seats on our luxury coach trip were cramped and next to the lo...
Wednesday, July 15,2026,08:01
We booked a luxury coach holiday to Italy. In the brochure, the seats were advertised as being 'generous' and 32% bigger than those on budget airlines'. .. read more..
Heating oil suppliers told to compensate customers for price surge at start o...
Wednesday, July 15,2026,07:48
The competition regulator launched a probe into the heating oil market after the Middle East conflict pushed prices higher, with some customers facing a tripling of their usual bill. .. read more..
China exported over one million cars in June setting a new record
Wednesday, July 15,2026,07:41
In June, China exported over 1million vehicles, according to the latest date released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. .. read more..
I paid for £150 of make-up with Klarna, then my debts spiralled to £20K and I...
Wednesday, July 15,2026,06:58
The first time 24-year-old Chloe from Bristol, pictured, used buy now, pay later, she didn't even realise she was taking on a form of debt. .. read more..
Capital gains tax raid could hit families with £120,000 bill
Wednesday, July 15,2026,06:00
A quiet change to capital gains tax is being whispered about in Westminster, but it could turn an ordinary inheritance into a six-figure shock. .. read more..
HMRC warning over ‘red flag’ in pay packets
Wednesday, July 15,2026,02:30
HMRC insists that responsibility rests with the individual .. read more..
Xbox workers stunned after jobs 'bloodbath'
Wednesday, July 15,2026,00:09
The video game giant owned by Microsoft plans to let 3,200 workers go. Will it be a big reset or a system crash? .. read more..
The 1.6million shoppers who could be blocked from using 'buy now, pay later' ...
Wednesday, July 15,2026,00:00
The first time 24-year-old Chloe from Bristol, pictured, used buy now, pay later, she didn't even realise she was taking on a form of debt. .. read more..
Midnight social media curfew proposed for older UK teens
Tuesday, July 14,2026,23:17
Teens will be able to opt out of the restrictions - campaigners have criticised them as being piecemeal. .. read more..
I changed jobs 10 times in 10 years to get the career I wanted
Tuesday, July 14,2026,23:04
The lily-padding trend sees young people repeatedly move jobs to try to advance in the workplace. .. read more..
Heating oil suppliers told compensate customers for price surge at start of M...
Tuesday, July 14,2026,23:02
The competition regulator launched a probe into the heating oil market after the Middle East conflict pushed prices higher, with some customers facing a tripling of their usual bill. .. read more..
Buy Now Pay Later rules to bring refunds and rejections
Tuesday, July 14,2026,23:01
Consumers should be better protected as Buy Now Pay Later lenders now require authorisation to operate. .. read more..
Heating oil customers to get compensation after price hikes
Tuesday, July 14,2026,23:00
The cost of hearing oil spike following the US-Israel war with Iran which forced up crude prices. .. read more..
From Wimbledon towels to Scotch: What India-UK trade deal could mean for shop...
Tuesday, July 14,2026,22:17
The free trade agreement between the world's fifth and sixth largest economies has come into effect - can it deliver? .. read more..
Midnight social media curfew and scrolling curbs proposed for older UK teens
Tuesday, July 14,2026,21:43
Teens will be able to opt out of the restrictions - campaigners have criticised them as being piecemeal. .. read more..
NS&I has paid me someone else's £25 Premium Bond prize and says it's no error...
Tuesday, July 14,2026,21:28
In March, I received a letter from National Savings & Investments saying that a Premium Bond registered in my name had won a prize of £25. .. read more..
Worst-ever one-day fall wipes £50bn off IBM shares as tech giant struggles am...
Tuesday, July 14,2026,21:01
Shares fell more than 25% in early trading in New York - putting it on course to eclipse the previous record drop of 23% on Black Monday in 1987. .. read more..
'My blood is boiling!': Former pensions minister blasts US firm over Aviva at...
Tuesday, July 14,2026,21:01
The criticism from Ros Altmann, pictured, a former pensions minister will pile pressure on the Financial Conduct Authority to act. .. read more..
AI traders 'learn to lie and cheat': Bailey warns technology could wreak havo...
Tuesday, July 14,2026,21:01
Andrew Bailey said investment banks, hedge funds and other financial institutions should 'think very carefully' about deploying AI tools. .. read more..
Soaring oil price fuels interest rate rise fears: Bailey warns of instability...
Tuesday, July 14,2026,21:00
The resumption of fighting has scotched hopes that a peace deal between the US and Iran would mark a return to normal after months of war. .. read more..
Reeves reckons she's boosted the economy - pull the other one! says MAGGIE PA...
Tuesday, July 14,2026,21:00
The Chancellor's speech last night to the City at the Mansion House was another example of her astonishing capacity for self-delusion. .. read more..
'Close to as good as it gets': JPMorgan boss hails Wall Street's £36bn bank p...
Tuesday, July 14,2026,21:00
Jamie Dimon, pictured, has seen revenues surge amid volatility stemming from the Iran war, the mixed outlook for the global economy and the AI frenzy. .. read more..
Britain can prosper from even better trade with a strong partner, says the ch...
Tuesday, July 14,2026,21:00
The UK's Department for Business and Trade has confirmed that Israel has climbed into the top eight European countries for foreign direct investment into Britain. .. read more..
So much for a 'strong' economy! More than three firms going bust every day - ...
Tuesday, July 14,2026,20:10
More than three companies are going bust every day - making a mockery of Rachel Reeves' claims to have 'beaten the odds' in a 'goodbye' speech as Chancellor. .. read more..
Trump scraps threat of 20% fee on Hormuz cargo as US resumes blockade of Iran...
Tuesday, July 14,2026,20:10
Trump drops a 24-hour-old vow to charge cargo ships for using the Strait as the US continues its battle to break Iran's hold on the waterway. .. read more..
Billionaire Warren Buffett stops donations to Bill Gates charity
Tuesday, July 14,2026,18:05
The investor's decision comes weeks after Gates' appearance before US Congress over his links to Jeffrey Epstein. .. read more..
Gas prices drive down US inflation - but will it last?
Tuesday, July 14,2026,17:34
While the US inflation rate fell in June, concerns remain over price rises increasing again due to the renewed conflict in the Middle East. .. read more..
PayPal launches new product with 30-day rule
Tuesday, July 14,2026,17:29
Deferred payment credit allows shoppers to spread the cost of more expensive products over a set period, interest-free. .. read more..
Trump scraps threat of 20% fee on Hormuz cargo as US prepares to resume block...
Tuesday, July 14,2026,16:54
Trump drops a 24-hour-old vow to charge cargo ships for using the Strait as the US continues its battle to break Iran's hold on the waterway. .. read more..
Port of Dover works to avoid summer travel chaos
Tuesday, July 14,2026,16:42
It is hoped the long queues and delays seen over the May bank holiday will not be repeated. .. read more..