NS&I to contact bereaved families owed £367m after missing savings scandal
The bank’s interim chief executive says ‘this issue should never have happened’, but warns it may take time to process claims
Son of Mango fashion chain founder arrested in Spain over father’s death
Jonathan Andic released on €1m bail after being questioned in connection with death of Isak Andic in 2024
Eli Lilly shares bought on Trump’s behalf as his policies benefited drug firm
Filings reveal $220m to $750m in trades on US president’s behalf in first quarter of 2026, including securities linked to largest US companies
New York hotel workers union reaches deal to avoid strike ahead of World Cup
Eight-year contract between union and hospitality industry group will boost pay of hotel housekeepers to over $100,000
Gambling addicts are struggling as Kalshi and Polymarket explode in the US: ‘You could be betting your rent away’
Experts warn that although prediction markets are not regulated as gambling platforms, they are just as addictive
UK wage growth slows and unemployment rate rises as companies react to Iran war – as it happened
Jobless rate unexpectedly rises to 5% and employment falls by 100,000, biggest drop in six years; economists say June interest rate hike looks less likely
Energy bills will rise by £209 a year to £1,850 from July, forecaster says
Cornwall Insight predicts rise in price cap of nearly 13% in Great Britain as Iran war pushes up gas costs
HS2 bill could rise to £102bn with first trains delayed until 2039, government admits
Transport secretary Heidi Alexander blames Conservative government for ‘obscene increase in times and costs’
‘This keeps the dream alive’: the bands sleeping at venues to make touring work
A new UK scheme is encouraging venues to provide accommodation for touring acts. But what if someone hurls a TV through a window?
Old Spanish Hen? Estrella owner buys Greene King ale brand
Pub owner’s sale to Barcelona-based brewer Damm is latest takeover of a British beer by an overseas buyer
‘If your financial adviser is earning a commission, I say, run’: An investing expert’s advice
Personal finance guru Jeremy Schneider explains what human experts can still do better than robo-investors and AI
Standard Chartered to cut more than 7,000 jobs as it steps up AI use
London-headquartered bank will reduce back-office jobs and aims to move some workers to new roles
UK unemployment unexpectedly rises to 5% as firms squeezed by Iran war
Pay growth eases to 3.4% as businesses face pressure from soaring energy costs
No feelgood factor for Reeves as Iran war snuffs out economic upturn
Rise in unemployment and weak pay growth underline how tough this year will be for UK households