Post-Covid home working has failed to level up UK economy, study finds Prevalence of hybrid over fully remote roles dashes hopes of greater geographical spread of talent
‘It underpins everything’: how people in a relationship manage their finances For many couples, shared income is no longer the default model – and some enjoy keeping things separate
Pension funds ‘to unlock up to £50bn’ of investment, with half for UK firms Aviva, Legal & General, M&G and others agree to sign new ‘Mansion House accord’ with government
Reeves’s Mansion House accord on pension funds is long on virtue-signalling There are so many conditions attached to the ‘pledge’ to invest in the UK that its claims should be taken with a large helping of salt
I bought Leeds festival tickets for my grandson but can’t transfer them to him Reader says they are still trying to find a resolution with Ticketmaster after buying tickets as a Christmas present
Ryanair’s £79 membership scheme takes off – but Which? says ‘think twice’ T&Cs show limitations to the promises of 12 free seat reservations, insurance and monthly access to a sale
Bicester Village at 30: how a wet field in Oxfordshire defied the death of the shopping mall With almost 100% occupancy and a waiting list for pop-up spaces, the Disneyland-inspired fashion mecca is bucking trends
Ten UK energy firms to pay £7m in compensation after overcharging error Ofgem review showed more than 34,000 customers were erroneously billed more for standing charges
Energy bills: EDF offers fixed deal £300 cheaper than price cap Supplier says deal is its cheapest fixed tariff since 2021 amid ongoing volatility in the gas and electricity market
British Gas owner suffers shareholder rebellion over CEO pay packet Nearly 40% of Centrica investors vote against board’s pay plans as energy bill payers struggle with record debts
Average water bills likely to hit £2,000 a year by 2050, says Ofwat Customers in line to pick up cost of vital investment and river cleanups, regulator tells inquiry
UK interest rate cut: what does it mean for mortgages and savings? The Bank of England has voted to cut the cost of borrowing, reducing the base rate to 4.25%. Here’s what it means for you
One-of-a-kind ‘Delayed Start’ mortgage launched in UK The deal, unveiled by Skipton building society, means buyers would not have to make any repayments for the first three months
Hotel won’t budge for Lionesses fan after Booking.com pinwheel reset When confirmation for £1,215 booking arrived it showed date had reset to January and not July, when Euro 2025 is on
UK consumer confidence at lowest level since December 2022, says Which? Almost two-thirds of people believe economy will get worse in next 12 months amid tariffs uncertainty and Ukraine war