Mortgage approvals at highest since Liz Truss’s mini-Budget cratered market two years ago
Mortgage approvals are at their peak since Liz Truss’s mini-Budget cratered the market nearly two years ago.There were nearly 62,000 in July, up 29 percent…
Price of gold breaks records as Pound hits highest level against the dollar in more than a year
BETS on lower interest rates have sparked a gold rush with the price of the precious metal breaking records.The Pound also hit its highest level…
Dairy giant’s solar panel vision will help offset greenhouse gases from farting cows
THE boss of dairy giant Arla says putting solar panels on cattle sheds will help offset greenhouse gases from farting cows.Bas Padberg said members of…
William Hill’s owner says company is getting ‘stronger’ despite earnings crashing by two-thirds
WILLIAM HILL and 888 owner Evoke is counting the cost of rejigging the business this year.The gambling giant saw earnings crash by two-thirds in the…
Package holidays making a comeback as TUI reports revenue of £5billion
OLD-STYLE package holidays are bouncing back — as TUI reports a summer stampede to Spain, Greece and Turkey.Europe’s largest travel operator says its revenue has…
Mars eyes £20billion ‘takeover bid’ with maker of huge crisp band
CHOCOLATE giant Mars has the munchies — as it holds talks to gobble up the maker of Pringles.The firm, which also makes M&Ms, Snickers, Dolmio…
Defence giant Bae Systems opens door to more ‘like-minded’ countries joining UK-led fighter jet scheme
DEFENCE giant Bae Systems has opened the door to more “like-minded” countries joining the UK-led Tempest project amid speculation about the fighter jet scheme.BAE has…
Brits spent 2.1billion hours watching Sky content over the past six month
BRITS spent 2.1billion hours watching Sky content in just the past six months alone.It works out at 240,000 years of viewing — far longer than…
Water bills could soar after General Election as firms insist they need more money to fix pipes and sewage spills
A DELAYED verdict on water bill price rules will be of big interest to Labour — as well as to hedge funds. Water regulator Ofwat…
Full list of firms offering summer hours where staff get flexible working – and some don’t work Fridays
MORE and more business are offering flexible working to keep staff happy and attract new talent. But what are so-called "summer hours" and how do…
UK economy flatlined over April as retail sales were hit by wet weather
APRIL showers hit the economy hard, with retail sales a complete washout and growth flatlining. Official figures released yesterday show there was zero growth in…
Government expected to trigger £7billion Natwest sale for ordinary investors next month – The Sun
THE Government is expected to trigger a £7billion Natwest sale for ordinary investors next month. They will be offered discounts — and possibly even a…
Profits at Lloyds fall after bank squeezed to increase rates for savings accounts customers
PROFITS at Lloyds have fallen by more than a quarter after the bank faced more pressure to increase rates for savings accounts customers. Britain’s biggest…
How Primark has the ‘perfect formula for online shopping’ as it shuns home deliveries & expands click & collect services
FASHION powerhouse Primark says it has the winning formula for online shopping — as it continues to shun home deliveries. The low-cost retailer yesterday said…
Cost of Easter Sunday lunch at home soars by 17 per cent — despite food inflation easing
THE cost of an Easter Sunday lunch at home has soared by 17 per cent — despite food inflation easing. Families will pay an average…
Bank of England set to kick off cyber ‘stress test’ of UK’s financial system within days
THE Bank of England is set to kick off a cyber “stress test” of the UK’s financial system within days. It comes after the Government…
John Lewis denies staff their bonuses AGAIN- and warns of job losses as retail giant plans robot workers
JOHN LEWIS has denied staff their cherished bonus again — and warned yesterday there may be more job losses as it battles to revive its…
Metro Bank ending seven-day operation that set it apart from rivals — with 1,000 jobs slashed
Metro Bank is ending the seven-day operation that set it apart from its rivals — and 1,000 jobs are being slashed. The high street lender…
Report slams City’s failure to tackle harassment and bullying of women
A SCATHING report into sexism in the City found a lack of progress in tackling harassment and bullying of women. The Commons Treasury Select Committee…
Record 900,000 new start-ups were launched in the UK in 2023
A RECORD 900,000 companies were started in the UK 2023, according to a new report. The number of new businesses was 12 per cent higher…