Company linked to raid on illicit weight-loss drug facility still selling unlicensed drugs Alluvi continues sales on Telegram after MHRA seized counterfeit, unlicensed retatrutide and tirzepatide pens
Forcing UK banks to support credit unions would help keep loan sharks at bay High street banks dodged a windfall tax – now they should invest in growth of local lenders
Ministers urged to close £2bn tax loophole in car finance scandal Banks and specialist lenders will not pay tax on compensation payouts, sidestepping 2015 rule
Fir real: expert tips on picking the perfect Christmas tree for the best price in the UK Millions of real trees are sold each year, and costs vary widely – we ask experts how to find good deals
HMRC warns Christmas side-hustle sellers over tax on festive earnings Crafters, artisans and others told to declare income if above £1,000 trading allowance in tax year
BP to scrap paid rest breaks and most bank holiday bonuses for forecourt staff Exclusive: Plans to offset increase in minimum ‘fair pay’ set by Living Wage Foundation will affect 5,400 employees
UK first-time buyers in best position to snap up property in a decade, data shows Halifax says average price of house was a record £299,892 in November but that affordability is at its strongest since 2015
Christmas parcels: the best ways to send them in the UK – and the last posting dates From picking Royal Mail or a courier firm to avoiding post office queues, here’s how to have a stress-free experience
Regulators to announce plans to bolster mutuals after Labour vows to double £223bn sector Bank of England and FCA to join city minister in Rochdale amid plans to streamline regulation and expand expert support
Skipton in Yorkshire named happiest place to live in Great Britain Access to nature and essential services and friendliness of the people led ‘gateway to the Dales’ to top Rightmove index
Households face higher energy bills as £28bn grid upgrade gets go-ahead Plan to improve gas networks and rewire electricity systems across Great Britain likely to add £30 to average annual bill
Help to cut baby formula costs could save parents up to £500, Starmer says Ministers accept watchdog’s recommendations on how to help people avoid spending more on formula than needed
Can you be on a six-figure income and still be considered poor? A viral essay has caused outrage in the US with its argument that the poverty line for a family of four is now $136,500. But is this so wrong, asks Arwa Mahdawi
Use shop loyalty cards, invest, switch savings accounts: six ways to tackle inflation Prices are rising on everything from energy to food – but there are ways to cushion the impact
UK house prices rise despite budget tax fears, says Nationwide ‘Mansion tax’ announced by Rachel Reeves will have limited impact on property market, building society says