Baby formula market needs shake-up amid price concerns, says watchdog
The baby formula market needs to be shaken up to help parents struggling to afford it, according to the UK's...
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US interest rate falls for second time in four years
The US central bank has cut interest rates for the second time in a row as the independent agency's future...
HS2 boss reveals £100m bill for a railway line ‘bat shed’ that ‘isn’t needed’
HS2 is spending more than £100m on a "shed" to protect bats on a section of the line, even though...
Should you give money directly to a homeless person?
We are in the midst of a homelessness crisis.For the second year in a row, England reported an increase in...
Money Problem: ‘I had a haircut so bad I need to shave it off – what are my rights?’
Every Monday in our Money blog, we answer questions about your financial problems or consumer disputes. This week, a reader...
Consumer credit giant NewDay lines up £1.7bn sale or float
The consumer credit giant behind the Argos and John Lewis store cards is kicking off preparations for a sale or...
Interest rate cut for only second time in more than four years
The Bank of England has forecast Rachel Reeves' first budget as chancellor will increase inflation by up to half a...
Higher employers’ national insurance contributions to cost Sainsbury’s £140m and cause inflation to rise – CEO Simon Roberts says
Measures announced in the budget will cost one of the UK's biggest supermarket chains £140m, its chief executive said. The...
Thames Water bondholders submit rival £3bn financing offer
The battle for control of Thames Water's future has deepened after a second group of bondholders tabled a fully underwritten...
Australia vows to ban social media for children under 16
Australia's government has pledged to introduce what it described as "world-leading" legislation to ban children under the age of 16...