Lloyds plans to shut another 55 bank branches

Move will take two-year closure total by 2026 to 292 and includes Halifax, Bank of Scotland and Lloyds brands

Vodafone-Three merger: tens of millions could face higher bills, says UK watchdog

CMA fears customers least able to afford mobile services would be most affected by deal

Surge in larger homes for sale amid capital gains tax fears, Rightmove says

Speculation Rachel Reeves to raise tax in budget thought one reason for some homeowners cashing out

Bill to ban landlords in England from rental bidding wars

Renters’ rights bill goes further than expected to ensure tenants pay no more than advertised price

The Guardian view on Labour’s strategy: focus on fixing Britain, not fiscal deficits

Editorial: Ministers have much bigger problems to deal with than principled dissent, and that’s where the government’s attention should be directed

‘People’s futures on the line’ amid surge in youth unemployment, unions warn

Statistics show 16 to 24-year-olds out of work at highest level since pandemic, a rise of almost 50% in two years

What is the state pension triple-lock rise and what does it mean?

Level looks poised to rise to £230 a week from April 2025 as a result of government formula

UK wages figures will affect state pension, interest rates – and Rachel Reeves

Likely 4% pension rise next year could help defuse row facing chancellor over winter fuel payment

UK state pension could rise by about £460 a year from April, wage growth figures suggest

Average earnings including bonuses in three months to July – used to calculate the triple lock – grew by 4%

Energy suppliers told to improve customer service or face firm action

Ofgem calls for ‘culture change’ in sector to reverse poor reputation and improve public trust

Remainder of year’s water bills will pay dividends and service debts, say campaigners

We Own It says 31% of water bills went on shareholder payouts and company debts in last financial year, while the same percentage of 2024 remains

Reeves urged to make tax changes ‘to raise more than £20bn a year’

Resolution Foundation suggests proposals on capital gains tax, inheritance tax and national insurance

Oasis and Ticketmaster urged to refund fans after ‘dynamic pricing’ debacle

Which? asks both to ‘do the right thing’ by refunding difference between face value of tickets and final inflated price

More than a million British workers not having a single day of paid time off, says TUC

Employees have lost out on holiday pay worth £2bn, according to new trade union research

Deliveroo accused of paying drivers below agreed minimum of £12 an hour

One driver says rates do not account for waiting times, traffic, and customers taking time to answer the door