£1.5bn Business Rates Rise Threatens UK High Street Shops
Major UK retailers face a £1.5bn business rates hike from April 2026, threatening store closures and job losses as the industry warns of a 'tipping point' for the high street.
Major UK retailers face a £1.5bn business rates hike from April 2026, threatening store closures and job losses as the industry warns of a 'tipping point' for the high street.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Labour's plan to overhaul business rates, freeze the multiplier, and increase the threshold for small business relief, aiming to revitalise Britain's struggling high streets.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves vows to overhaul the UK's business rates system, branding it an unfair 'high street tax' that stifles growth and punishes brick-and-mortar retailers. Discover the plan for reform.
Exclusive investigation into the UK's looming population collapse. Discover why birth rates are plummeting, the economic timebomb this creates, and what policymakers aren't telling you about our demographic future.
Exclusive analysis reveals a growing savings gap in the UK, with high street banks offering paltry returns while the best easy-access deals deliver 25 times more interest. Discover why loyal customers are losing out.
Exclusive: The Financial Conduct Authority has uncovered a major failure by UK banks to pass on interest rate rises to savers, disproportionately harming vulnerable and older customers. Discover the findings and what it means for your money.
New data from Nationwide reveals UK house prices fell by 5.3% annually in December 2023, marking the most significant decline in over a decade as higher mortgage rates continue to dampen the property market.
UK property market faces sharp correction as mortgage rates bite, while new US tariffs on China trigger global factory slowdown and market volatility.
A surge in foreclosures is devastating popular tourist destinations in Nevada and Florida, with soaring property taxes and insurance premiums forcing locals out of their homes. Exclusive analysis reveals the human cost of the post-pandemic property boom.
UK homeowners and buyers are seeing mortgage rates rise as lenders reassess their offers amid economic uncertainty. Find out how this could impact your finances.
Westpac, ANZ, NAB, and CBA have announced significant rate cuts after the Reserve Bank of Australia's latest move. Discover how this impacts mortgages and savings.
With the Bank of England hiking interest rates yet again, homeowners on variable mortgages face steep repayments while savers see little benefit. Here’s what it means for you.
A leading Australian bank has confirmed an increase in mortgage rates, adding financial pressure to homeowners. Find out the details and how this could affect you.
Nationwide Building Society has reduced mortgage rates following the Bank of England's decision to hold interest rates steady, offering relief to borrowers.
Nationwide has reduced interest rates on several savings accounts, leaving customers with lower returns. Experts weigh in on the impact and alternatives.
The Reserve Bank of Australia has made a significant announcement regarding inflation, offering potential relief to millions of homeowners struggling with mortgage repayments.
Nationwide has announced significant cuts to its mortgage rates, offering relief to borrowers amid economic uncertainty. Find out how this could impact your finances.
US stocks tumbled amid renewed inflation concerns, with the Dow Jones dropping sharply. Investors brace for potential Fed rate hikes as market volatility rises.
Lower interest rates may breathe new life into the UK housing market as buyers gain confidence, but experts warn of regional disparities and affordability challenges.
New data reveals a shocking surge in liver cancer rates among adults in their 50s, with obesity and poor lifestyle choices identified as key culprits. Experts warn of a looming public health disaster.
The Reserve Bank of Australia faces a critical decision on interest rates as new inflation figures set the stage for potential cuts. Experts weigh in on the economic outlook.
New data reveals stark 'baby deserts' across the UK where birth rates have collapsed by up to 50%, with experts warning of a looming demographic crisis.
Property experts predict a continued slump in the UK housing market, with rising mortgage rates and economic uncertainty pushing affordability to breaking point.
Labour leader Keir Starmer faces criticism as new figures show minimal prosecutions of small boat migrants, sparking a heated political debate.
Former US President Donald Trump has launched a scathing attack on California Democrats, blaming them for San Francisco's urban decay and rising crime rates.
A new study highlights the staggering disparities in childbirth costs across US states, raising concerns about declining birth rates and potential population collapse.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves may need to reconsider her fiscal strategy as the IMF highlights risks to UK economic targets, suggesting possible tax increases or spending cuts.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is under mounting pressure from Donald Trump's allies, who are urging the former president to replace him if re-elected. The controversy highlights the delicate balance between central bank independence and political in
New research from the University of Messina suggests that students perform better in exams taken in the morning rather than the afternoon. Find out why timing could be key to academic success.
Rightmove reports the first year-on-year decline in UK asking prices since the pandemic, as soaring mortgage costs cool the property market.