Ministers urged to step in to save UK firms struggling with high energy costs

Exclusive: Cornwall Insight data shows small businesses paying over £5k extra a year than before energy crisis in 2021

First-time buyers made up 48% of house hunters in London this year, data shows

Proportion was biggest since at least 2010 as cheaper mortgage deals slowed exodus from city, says estate agent

‘It’s key for recruitment’: how fertility benefits got bumped up UK office agenda

Rising employee demand means paid support for IVF or egg freezing is starting to catch on even outside Silicon Valley

How to claim on your travel insurance … and win

These simple tips can make the difference between getting your money back or being left out of pocket

‘I wouldn’t wish this on anyone’: the food delivery riders living in ‘caravan shantytowns’ in Bristol

Gig economy workers for Deliveroo and Uber Eats in the city are living in appalling conditions, while putting in long hours, earning low pay and facing mental health problems

Federal Reserve’s Jerome Powell says ‘the time has come’ for US interest rate cuts – as it happened

Live coverage as investors wait for signs at Jackson Hole summit of how fast US central bank will cut interest rates starting in September

What is the energy price cap and can I cut my bill?

The lowdown on what the quarterly decision by Ofgem means for households in Great Britain

Martin Lewis calls for rethink of plan to limit winter fuel payments

Consumer champion urges UK government to expand criteria under which pensioners will still get support

Average annual energy bill to rise by 10% to £1,717 in Great Britain from October

Campaigners fear increase by £149 in energy price cap by Ofgem will put more pressure on households

Big UK retailers accused of ‘dubious discounts’ on loyalty card offers

Boots, Superdrug and Tesco among those with ‘some questionable non-member prices’, Which? finds

What personal tax rises might Rachel Reeves introduce to ease UK deficit?

We look at likely changes, as chancellor plans measures to plug £22bn public finances shortfall

Social housing rents to rise as part of UK chancellor’s push to build affordable homes

Rachel Reeves works on plan for 10-year formula to give councils and housing associations certainty

Ministers urged to end water ‘postcode lottery’ with single social tariff

Firms in England and Wales offer separate discounts but charities say central fund would help struggling customers

Half-year earnings rise 12.5% at UK’s largest pawnbroker H&T

Company reports growth opportunity as cost of living crisis puts pressure on household finances

O2 sent me a £150 phone bill for a call – after just one ring

The network says I’m victim of a ‘Wangiri scam’ but I was in bed at 5am with my mobile nearby