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...
Business
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...
UK will make ‘strong representations’ to Trump about tariff plans, Reeves says
Rachel Reeves has said she is "confident" trade flows with the United States will continue under President-elect Donald Trump despite...
Manchester United fans demand revival of share ownership scheme
An influential Manchester United supporters’ group has demanded that the club’s owners revive plans for a fan share scheme, which...
London Underground drivers suspend planned strikes
London Underground drivers have been suspended planned strikes over pay after saying they received an "improved offer".Members of Aslef were...