Former parliamentary watchdog pitches for football regulator job
The first chair of the parliamentary watchdog established after the MPs expenses scandal is in the frame to become the inaugural head of English football's new regulator.
Starmer says US-UK trade talks 'well advanced' and rejects 'knee-jerk' response to Trump tariffs
Sir Keir Starmer has said US-UK trade talks are "well advanced" ahead of tariffs expected to be imposed by Donald Trump on the UK this week - but rejected a "knee-jerk" response.
Harrods challenges survivors' law firm's compensation cut
Harrods is urging lawyers acting for the largest group of survivors of abuse perpetrated by its former owner to reconsider plans to swallow a significant chunk of claimants' compensation payouts in fees.
Car manufacturers fined £461m for collusion
Major car manufacturers and two trade bodies are to pay a total of £461m for "colluding to restrict competition" over vehicle recycling, UK and European regulators have announced.
What are Donald Trump's tariffs, what is 'liberation day' and how does it all affect the UK?
If there is a word that has dominated Donald Trump's second term, it's tariffs.
Customers 'protected' as household energy supplier exits market
A household energy supplier has failed, weeks after it attracted attention from regulators.
Every household bill rising from today - and how you can beat the hikes
Many household bills are rising from today - ranging from energy prices and council tax to mobile phone contracts and broadband.
Stock markets tumble as Trump tariffs loom
Stock markets have plummeted as the 2 April implementation day of US tariffs ticks closer.
Primark boss resigns after allegation over his behaviour towards a woman
The boss of Primark has resigned after admitting an "error of judgement" in his behaviour towards a woman in a social environment.
Why a figure of 48% is important in Trump trade war escalation
Here is a number to lodge in your brain in the coming weeks and months: 48%.
Cost of living calculator: See how much your bills are going up
Households across the country face higher bills from 1 April. Use our calculator to find out how you'll be affected.
'They have to come up with another model': For many the BBC licence fee increase is a bad joke
For those who're on modest means, the cost of the licence fee going up by £5 on 1 April of all days is a bit of a bad joke.
Post Office interim boss Brocklehurst lined up for permanent role
The acting chief executive of the Post Office is being lined up to take the job on a permanent basis as the state-owned company continues talks with ministers over its long-term funding arrangements.
Blackwall Tunnel charges to start and new £2bn tunnel to open - what you need to know
From next week, drivers using London's Blackwall Tunnel will have to pay a toll.
Harrods revises compensation payouts for al Fayed abuse victims
Harrods has revised the terms of a compensation scheme to be offered to hundreds of sexual abuse victims of the department store’s former owner, Mohamed al Fayed, ahead of its formal launch this week.
Why Trump's Scotland golf course will not host Open Championship
Donald Trump's dreams of hosting golf's Open Championship at his Turnberry course in Scotland will not be realised until the course is logistically and commercially viable, the game's governing body has said.
Gig economy bosses could face jail time if they fail to check employers can legally work in UK
Company bosses hiring in the gig economy could face up to five years in prison if they fail to check if their employees can legally work in the UK, the Home Office has said.
Coulthard and Humphrey-backed TV producer Whisper screens bidders
The television production company founded by broadcaster Jake Humphrey and former racing driver David Coulthard is in talks with potential buyers about a sale.
PM unveils £2bn transport boost to stop North being 'held ransom' by outdated system
Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled what he says is a major transport boost to stop the North being "held to ransom" by a Victorian-era system.
Retail investor platform PrimaryBid in talks about sale
PrimaryBid, the fintech which had aspirations of joining the ranks of British unicorns, is exploring a sale after receiving expressions of interest from potential buyers.
Chelsea owner Boehly and Montgomery in talks about Daily Telegraph bid
Todd Boehly, the Chelsea Football Club co-owner, and media tycoon David Montgomery, have stepped up talks about a joint bid for The Daily Telegraph which could bring an end to nearly two years of uncertainty about the newspaper's ownership.
Boost to living standards but surge in costs looms large
UK households saw a boost to their living standards at the end of 2024, according to official figures which follow upgrades this week to expectations for the years ahead.
'If VW disappears, people won't stay in the town': Fears over Trump's car tariffs
At one factory in eastern Germany, they're pumping out a car part every second, cutting and pressing millions of pieces destined for the country's mega motor industry.
WH Smith name to disappear from the high street
WH Smith has sold its 233-year old high street business to the owner of Hobbycraft in a £76m deal.
WH Smith to become latest high street giant to disappear – what are the others?
WH Smith's name will be erased across high streets after the 233-year-old company sold part of its business to the owner of Hobbycraft.
Expert predicts GTA VI will cost almost £80 and believes gamers will snap it up without complaint
Grand Theft Auto VI is the most anticipated game of the year.
'Disgraceful' amount of sewage still being dumped in English rivers
The amount of sewage being dumped into English rivers remains "disgraceful", despite improved monitoring, supposed investment by water companies and threats of penalties from government, the latest data reveals.
UK will 'keep all options on the table' amid Trump's trade wars, PM says
Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to "keep all options on the table" after Donald Trump imposed a "very concerning" 25% tariff on all imported cars into the US.
Farage attacks 'woke virus' in big companies after end of NatWest debanking battle
Nigel Farage has blamed a "woke virus" in big companies for his two-year debanking battle with NatWest.
'Absolutely horrific' if Labour scrap tax paid by tech giants while slashing benefits
Labour MPs have expressed concern about potential plans to cut or scrap a tax paid by tech giants to stave off the threat of Donald Trump's tariffs.
Major car manufacturers and two trade bodies are to pay a total of £461m for "colluding to restrict competition" over vehicle recycling, UK and European regulators have announced.
If there is a word that has dominated Donald Trump's second term, it's tariffs.
A household energy supplier has failed, weeks after it attracted attention from regulators.
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