Firm bookings, fast refunds: easyJet and On The Beach aim to reassure jittery travellers with holiday pledges
Airline and travel firm among those competing for consumers reluctant to book amid fear of cancellations
Octopus Energy boss: some people would accept blackouts if bills cut
Greg Jackson argues against costly investments in UK’s power grid that are adding to household bills
UK house prices jump despite impact of Middle East conflict
Rise of 3% in April, the fastest annual pace in 11 months, leaves typical property worth £278,880, says Nationwide
Tony Blair’s thinktank urges Labour to scrap ‘unaffordable’ pension triple lock
State pension was ‘built for a different era’, says former PM’s organisation amid pressure on government finances
Bank of England warns ‘higher inflation unavoidable’ after holding interest rates
Governor says decision to keep rates at 3.75% reasonable given unpredictability of events unfolding in Middle East
Rising costs forcing 3m UK households to skip meals, Which? report finds
Consumer insight tracker shows 85% are worried about food prices and a majority think the economy will deteriorate
Rachel Reeves’s tax shake-up: time to plan ahead, from Isas to self-assessment
The chancellor’s changes will come into force in April 2027, affecting everyone from savers to landlords and sole traders. Experts advise you to act now
Shares in buy-to-let mortgage lenders fall after report Reeves plans rent freeze
FTSE 250 firms Paragon and OSB Group, owner of Kent Reliance and Precise Mortgages, slide on London Stock Exchange
EE couldn’t change pricey broadband and TV deal after my husband died
It cheerily addressed letters to my late spouse, and threatened penalties if he terminated his contract
Nationwide should give its boardroom challenger a fair run
James Sherwin-Smith’s candidacy is a test of the building society’s commitment to mutual values
California billionaire tax proposal garners enough signatures to head to ballot
Proposal for a one-time 5% tax on billionaires in the state is opposed by Silicon Valley tech titans and Gavin Newsom
We booked £4,000 in EasyJet flights – but it won’t let us postpone them all after devastating news
The airline refused a refund or credit for our group of 14 after a brain tumour diagnosis for my two-year-old child
Dozens of toys recalled in the UK after asbestos found in play sand
Candle-making kits and rubber toys among products recalled after revelation about play sand sold by Hobbycraft
UK faces higher prices for eight months after war in Iran ends, says minister
Darren Jones suggests cost of energy, food and flights will remain high after de-escalation and Hormuz strait reopens
TikTok and Visa launch debit card to speed payouts to UK creators
Creator card is designed for people making money through TikTok Live, some of whom complain of payment delays