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
Retail sales rise in Great Britain after Iran war prompted ‘panic at the pumps’ Rise of 0.7% in March was spurred by motorists filling their tanks, and the sun helping clothing and footwear
Stocks and shares Isas: are they right for me, and where is best to invest? Some people are put off by myriad investment options. Here is a guide to the key decisions to help you choose
Starmer urged to bring in ticket-touting ban as resellers target Big Weekend Industry groups dismayed at hints policy will not be in king’s speech, as touts make huge sums from BBC Radio 1 event
City firms bank on ‘Savvy Squirrel’ advertising campaign to push Britons towards investing The campaign is part of government initiative to boost financial risk taking, amid fears UK growth is being stymied