The voluntary wage rate increases across the UK, with almost half a million workers expected to benefit. But the change highlights the continuing gap between employers who pay a wage based on living costs and those who meet only the legal minimum.
The UK economy grew by 0.1% in August 2026, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), providing a modest boost after stronger growth in July. The result was better than economists had expected, although it does not necessarily signal a sustained improvement in the economy.
The UK Government wants carbon capture and storage to do more than reduce emissions. It sees the emerging industry as an opportunity to rebuild Britain's industrial base, protect skilled jobs and attract investment to communities that have experienced decades of decline.
Heavy losses in Asian stock markets have raised fresh concerns about global investor confidence, but London’s FTSE 100 has so far proved more resilient. The question is whether Britain can escape the wider sell-off if pressure on technology shares, inflation and borrowing costs continues to build.
This week, four criminals who were part of a 'courier fraud' network that scammed victims out of almost £250,000 have been sentenced. They cold called people, claiming to work for their bank, and said there had been fraudulent activity on their bank accounts.
New headquarters in Derby will employ up to 450 staff and open up apprenticeships for up to 600 young people. new HQ in Derby marks latest step to bring railway back into public control and put passengers before profit.
Britain's ambition to become a major producer of offshore wind power has run into a series of costly and complicated problems at Dogger Bank, one of the world's largest offshore wind developments in the North Sea. Although Dogger Bank lies off the Yorkshire coast, its progress matters well beyond England.
Britain’s construction industry is losing ground, with output falling for a fourth consecutive month in August and private housebuilding suffering another sharp decline. The latest figures raise fresh concerns about the country’s ability to build the homes and infrastructure it needs, while sustaining jobs across the building industry.
Rising war-risk premiums are adding millions of dollars to the cost of sending ships through one of the world's most important energy routes. The latest attacks could make it even harder to keep oil and other goods moving.
UK to provide £17m in funding towards repairs to the Chornobyl nuclear power plant damaged by Russian drone strike last year. UK joins G7 partners in an international funding package that will back Ukraine’s nuclear safety in the face of continued Russian aggression.
At this time of year there is always an increase in roofing scams. Citizens Advice have reported this week that one in 10 of all the scams it recorded over the past year were related to roofing, making it the most common type of scam brought to them.
The new treatment option is administered once weekly, potentially reducing the number of injections from up to 365 a year to 52 for some adults with type 2 diabetes. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today, 13 October 2026, authorised Onswik (insulin efsitora alfa) for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults.
Working families urged to sign up to Tax-Free Childcare to save on their childcare costs. Latest figures show 601,620 families saved up to £2,000 a year with Tax-Free Childcare.
If you live in rural Britain, you don’t need an economist to tell you that the energy market is in free-fall. You see it every time you pass a petrol station forecourt, and you certainly feel it when you check the tank out the back of your house.
Britain is preparing to spend tens of billions of pounds strengthening its electricity networks. But as battery storage becomes more widespread and communities develop their own energy systems, should we be asking whether every planned upgrade will still be necessary?.
One of America's biggest banks has been penalised for failing to identify and report suspicious financial activity. But British banks have also faced substantial fines for weaknesses in their anti-money-laundering systems.
The banks have closed branches across the Highlands and customers have adapted. With Highland Council facing serious financial pressures, is it time to rethink permanent offices and take council services directly to the people who need them? There was a time when going to the bank meant visiting a branch.
The war between Russia and Ukraine is opening up another front, and it is one that could have implications far beyond the battlefield. Both countries are now attacking digital infrastructure, including the data centres that help keep modern economies functioning.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed that legal challenges to its £9.1 billion car finance compensation scheme will be heard by the Upper Tribunal between 16 and 26 February 2027. The delay means motorists will have to wait longer to discover whether they are entitled to compensation and how much they might receive.
Hundreds of thousands of pensioners are being urged to check if they can benefit from Pension Credit, an income top-up that can provide vital help with everyday costs. 660,000 households will receive advice urging pensioners to check their Pension Credit eligibility, help a loved one make a claim and pin the information to their fridge.