Under 30s in the UK: has your consumer behaviour changed, and if so, why? We’d like to hear about whether you have adjusted the way you shop and consume, and your views on economic growth
UK house prices rise for first time since March amid supply shortages Market likely to fall in short term amid high interest rates and living cost pressures, says Halifax
UK recession fears grow as shoppers cut spending ‘to save for Christmas’ Drop in retail sales also because of consumer worries over high energy bills and mortgages, surveys suggest
Luxury London tower near remains of Shakespearean theatre opens Find from 16th century uncovered in building of £750m complex of 412 apartments now renamed the Stage
Why can’t I get a refund after UPS lost my son’s belongings? We booked through ParcelCompare but now it says it was a prohibited item
Motherhood penalty ‘has driven 250,000 women out of jobs’ Cost and difficulties of balancing work and childcare has led one in 10 to quit, says Fawcett Society
South West Water to reward customers who cut use with lower bills ‘Eco tariffs’ would not, however, be offered to those vulnerable customers already on lower, ‘social’ rates
As the Bank of England puts rate rises on hold, what are the ups … and the downs? Interest rates appear to have finally peaked. Mortgage holders may be expecting relief and savers disappointment, but what do the experts think?
Mobile roaming: EE prompts anger as it increases price by 150% Network’s EU roaming package has risen from £10 to £25 in the space of a few months
‘Property porn’ estate agent The Modern House cuts staff amid downturn Aspirational website and Instagram feed joins firms laying off workers as market slowdown hits
Watford Gap: M1 services that hosted Stones and Beatles faces demolition UK’s oldest service station, which Jimi Hendrix mistook for a nightclub, to be replaced by EV-friendly development
UK mortgage borrowers can expect competitive rates but higher fees Offers for homeowners may look improved but deals are likely to come with huge percentage-based product fees
Stocks soar after Bank of England leaves interest rates on hold and warns of recession risk – as it happened Bank of England voted 6-3 to leave interest rates at 5.25% today, but warns that monetary policy is likely to need to stay restrictive for some time
Labour says 630,000 will be hit by surge in mortgage costs before 2024 elections Long period of high interest rates expected, meaning higher costs for homeowners whose fixed-rate deals are coming to an end
M&S Christmas ad goes for glamour to win over budget-conscious shoppers Retailer says customers want to ‘just relax and switch off’ over the festive season after a tough year