Energy UK calls,
Households in Britain struggle —
Support falls short still.
Households in Britain struggle —
Support falls short still.
Industry body Energy UK says the current support for households most in need does not go far enough.
Category: Business
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US borrowing costs rise as attempts to ease rates prove short-lived
US rates climb again,
Borrowing soars past 40—
Debt's shadow looms large.Economists said there were ongoing concerns over the level of borrowing as national debt passed $40tn.
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‘We have more work to do’, says Canada negotiator as US trade deadline looms
Canada's cautions rise,
As trade talks near the deadline—
Deal hangs by a thread.Negotiations to finalise a deal between the US and Canada are going down to the wire ahead of a Friday night deadline.
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Royal Mail misses delivery targets again but hails ‘encouraging’ signs
Royal Mail falters,
Delivery targets unmet—
Yet brighter signs bloom.The struggling firm said it had improved its performance but missed regulator-set delivery targets.
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Inflation is heating up but don’t expect another crisis
Costs are climbing high,
PM Burnham feels the weight—
A crisis held back.Rising living costs could heap pressure on PM Andy Burnham though it depends what happens in the coming months.
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Global borrowing costs hit fresh highs on oil, AI and inflation
Rates climb in fall's chill,
Japan and Germany feel the
bite of oil and debt.Interest rates on long-term US, UK, German and Japanese government debt have soared.
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Virgin takes step towards running Channel Tunnel rail services
Virgin seeks to run
Twenty daily journeys far—
Approval still wait.Firm wants to run up to 20 daily journeys to Europe but it must get additional approval for overseas tracks.
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How switching your bank account could earn you up to £220
Britons check their banks,
£220 left unclaimed,
Change brings richer gains.New research suggests staying put is costing British savers billions in missed interest every year.
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Changing pubs into homes to be made harder under new rules
New rules in the UK,
Pubs to homes face stricter paths—
Planning policy shifts.The rules will come into force on Monday along with other changes to planning policy.
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Selena Gomez sued for alleged fraud over mental health company
Selena sued in court,
Investors claim she stepped back,
Fraud in health brand's name.Investors say the actor and singer did not take an "active role" in the company as promised.