UK shoppers return to high street as warm weather brings respite from shadow of war

British Retail Consortium figures show footfall rose in May, with consumer confidence improving after spending squeeze

‘Happiness is not just about GDP’: ambitious plan or utopia?

Some will question its credibility – but the alternative future to the one imagined in the Global Justice Report is far more bleak

New crisis at former vocational charity involves alleged withholding of data and breaching redundancy laws

Bank apologises after IT update caused problems with Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland apps

Regulator finds inadequate monitoring by firm could have exposed vulnerable customers ‘to clear risk of harm’

OECD forecast sets out economic risks from conflict, pointing to potential shortfalls to key energy products

ScottishPower apologises for charging error, as millions face higher costs under revised energy price cap

Nationwide finds typical price was £278,024 in May, as Savills says Iran war has ‘fundamentally changed’ outlook

Those lucky enough to have disposable income can forgo immediate gain to attain a comfortable retirement

Despite government pledges, more than 20 authorities will not allow gullies, citing safety, legal and parking worries

People with coeliac disease say inflation and shrinking ranges are making food staples unaffordable

James Sherwin-Smith says field tilted against him after decision to give members ‘quick vote’ against candidacy

Whether first-time buyers, in between homes or refixing, people tell of impact of higher mortgage rates on housing

Americans are growing frustrated with Trump’s handling of the economy as cost of living soars ahead of midterms

European Commission finds shoppers on Chinese website very likely to find unsafe items and imposes €200m penalty