Exclusive: Government abandons promised social tariff for water bills, leaving struggling households across the UK to face crippling price hikes of up to 44% from Thames Water and other suppliers.
New ONS data reveals the UK economy showed zero growth in April 2024, with a sharp slowdown from the 0.4% expansion in March. The services sector stalled while production fell, putting pressure on the next government.
New Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a radical overhaul of England's planning system, vowing to fast-track 1.5 million new homes and critical infrastructure to kickstart economic growth, despite warnings from retail leaders.
A secondary school teacher has remained on full sick pay for 16 years without returning to the classroom, costing taxpayers over £1 million and igniting a fierce debate on public sector sick leave reform.
Ministers face fury after quietly diverting £25m from the Dormant Assets scheme, earmarked for youth and community projects, into Department for Education coffers.
Exclusive: Two of Britain's leading banks, ANZ and National Australia Bank, announce significant job cuts as part of a major operational restructuring, affecting hundreds of UK banking staff.
British MPs are in line for a significant £7,000 pay increase, lifting their salaries to over £91,000, as recommended by the independent watchdog IPSA. This inflation-linked rise comes amidst a backdrop of sluggish wage growth and widespread industrial di
Anglo American's bold £1.5bn bid for Teck Resources' coal assets signals major restructuring but may invite rival offers in heated mining sector consolidation.
New Health Secretary Wes Streeting delivers a bombshell diagnosis of the NHS as 'broken' and announces a controversial new strategy to use private sector capacity to tackle the elective care backlog, signalling a major shift in healthcare policy.
Investment titan BlackRock secures a landmark $2.6 billion deal to acquire Minnesota Power's parent company, Aletto. This strategic move signals a major shift in energy sector ownership and raises pivotal questions about renewable investment and market co
Thames Water postpones £7.5m charity payment as financial pressures mount, sparking outrage from environmental groups and raising fresh concerns over the utility giant's stability.
Christina McAnea, head of Britain's largest union, issues a stark warning on the UK's social care crisis, calling for immediate funding and a national strategy to fix the crumbling system.
A struggling pub landlord reveals the simple yet brilliant strategy that rescued his business from the brink of closure, offering hope to the UK's embattled hospitality sector amidst soaring costs.
Exclusive: Wells Fargo faces major setback as US regulators reject its resolution plan, triggering a 9% stock plunge and raising concerns over the bank's crisis management capabilities.
US oil giant ConocoPhillips has announced deep cuts to its British operations, slashing a quarter of its UK workforce. The move signals a major shift in the North Sea energy landscape and raises concerns about the future of the region's oil industry.
London's iconic reptile-themed cocktail bar, Alligator Alcatraz, has served its last drink. Discover the reasons behind the sudden closure of this beloved Soho nightlife spot.
Exclusive: Lloyds Banking Group has issued formal warnings to 3000 employees, stating they face dismissal unless performance improves significantly, in one of the UK's largest workforce restructuring moves.
Global hospitality giant Hilton announces plans for a new 150-room hotel and luxury spa in Cambridgeshire, creating 70 new jobs and boosting the local economy.
In a bombshell interview, Labour's Wes Streeting declares the NHS 'broken' and vows to confront tough truths, including the need for private sector help and a crackdown on 'sick note culture', to save the cherished institution.
Major creditors have tabled a radical £20 billion restructuring plan to rescue Thames Water from administration, aiming to secure the future of Britain's largest water company and prevent a national crisis.
Britain's largest water company, Thames Water, faces potential collapse as regulator Ofwat blocks its rescue plan. With debts soaring to £15.6bn, the government prepares for a temporary nationalisation to avert a crisis for 16 million customers.
Yorkshire Water is under fire for a series of incidents in Sheffield, including sewage discharges into a park and supply disruptions, raising serious questions about infrastructure and regulatory compliance.
Exclusive: Warehouse operatives at a major Target distribution hub are demanding higher pay, staging a unique 'walk to the entrance' protest. The action highlights the growing tension between big-box retailers and their logistics workforce amidst the cost
Exclusive investigation reveals how oil magnate Andrew Perchard abandoned his multi-million-pound Surrey estate, leaving creditors owed millions as his firm, APEC Energy, entered administration.
Exclusive: A senior Scottish Government official is under fire for a £150,000 salary and a generous hybrid working arrangement, sparking accusations of hypocrisy and 'fat-cat' culture within the SNP administration.
New CBI survey reveals strongest UK business optimism since early 2024, with manufacturing and services sectors leading growth. Inflation expectations ease as Bank of England faces policy dilemma.
Exclusive: The UK government unveils stringent new data breach protocols for ministers and officials, mandating immediate reporting and transparency in a major cybersecurity overhaul.
Exclusive: US Border Patrol agents have detained multiple firefighters from an elite Washington State crew, throwing critical wildfire operations into chaos and sparking a major political row over immigration enforcement priorities.
Amsterdam's world-renowned Van Gogh Museum is closing its doors temporarily due to a critical shortage of security personnel, highlighting a growing crisis in the Dutch tourism and cultural sector.
ANZ Bank has abruptly terminated CEO Nuno Matos following an internal investigation into cultural and governance concerns, sending shockwaves through the banking sector.