New figures show costs rising for pensioners
They face 4.7% inflation – driven by steep rises in fuel and household service costs, report finds.
Business
Preston Bus still to decide on Burnham’s £2 cap
The operator says it needs more details before deciding whether to join Andy Burnham’s new scheme.
Scotch whisky levy lifted as Trump imposes new wave of US tariffs
The Scottish government welcomed the lifting of the 10% levy, which the US President agreed after the state visit of King Charles.
How much money do you give for a wedding gift?
You’ve been invited by the happy couple, but they’ve asked for cash – not presents. North Londoners tell us what they would do.
UK complacent about war threat, warns defence boss
The threat of attack has never been higher, the boss of Europe’s biggest defence contractor has warned.Dr Charles Woodburn
UK mortgage rates rise to highest level for a month
Renewed tensions in the Middle East feed through to the costs faced by lenders, pushing up borrowing costs.
We split bills equally even when one of us earned a lot more
Hannah and Max continued to pool finances after Max was made redundant but took “drastic measures” to cut spending.
Pubs cheer business rates relief while other firms ‘left out in the cold’
Pubs welcomed the support package, while other High Street firms asked why they were left out.
Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May
The price of Brent crude rose more than 5% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.