E.ON boss hits out at Sunak’s plan to row back on net zero policies PM accused of delaying vital work on transforming UK economy as car industry leaders also condemn plans
UK inflation: which goods and services have changed most in price? From vegetables to coffee and transport to recreation, how the cost of everyday items varies
H&M is latest fashion retailer in UK to charge to return online purchases Rise in delivery and processing costs combined with increased use of free returns leads to £1.99 charge
How can Ovo send debt threats when I don’t even have an account? I am being warned my credit rating could be impacted when I have never had an account with it or any of the companies it owns
UK manufacturers cut hiring plans amid ‘sharp slowdown’, survey finds Firms preparing for difficult year as ‘potent cocktail’ of difficulties takes hold, says industry lobby group
Proportion of UK house sellers cutting asking price reaches ‘highest in over a decade’ More than 36% of properties have had asking price cut at least once — the highest figure since 2011
Are you listening to us, Rishi Sunak? How the Tories can boost their image with under-40s Younger people in Britain are out of love with the Conservatives. Here are five key areas where the party needs to improve
‘It’s easier to budget’: people on why they swapped cards for cash Rising costs, scams and the local shop – why more people are returning to paying with notes and coins
Going to university? How to budget and make the most of your cash With some careful planning you can avoid having to spend the second half of term living off toast
Three out of 10 young adults in UK do not own or ever use an iron, poll finds In world of less formal dress codes and non-iron fabrics, trends report suggests ironing is for the over 45s
UK mortgage war ‘under way’ as lender offers 4.99% fixed rate Brokers say borrower confidence likely to lift after the first below 5% deal surfaces since June with more offers likely soon
Cash payments rise in UK as people seek ways to manage budgets Number of payments using coins and notes rose 7% last year amid cost of living crisis, after a decade of decline
After 1bn copies and 118 years, the Freemans catalogue moves to turn its final page Mail order stalwart to focus on online sales in bid to become a ‘digital department store’
New £1bn government upgrade to plug Great Britain’s draughtiest homes Households could save £400 a year on energy bills via means-tested scheme offering insulation upgrades
Energy suppliers in UK banned from force-fitting prepay meters for over-75s Ofgem said homes with young children were also part of expanded and mandatory code of practice