Earlier this month, temperatures dropped so low in the small village of Sedbergh in Cumbria that cold weather payments were triggered. The one-off £25 sum
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Three major supermarkets hit back at farm tax
The BBC has contacted the Treasury has been contacted for comment. “We’ll be supporting the NFU’s (National Farmers Union) calls for a pause in the
Government borrowing hits highest December level for four years
Government borrowing rose more than expected in December, hitting the highest level for the month for four years, official figures show. Borrowing – the difference
Waitrose brings back free coffee for shoppers who buy nothing
The perk had been hugely popular when it was launched – though it was criticised by some existing Waitrose customers who suggested that it attracted
Donald Trump considers 10% tariff on China from February
US President Donald Trump has said he is considering imposing a 10% tariff on imports of Chinese-made goods as soon as 1 February. Trump said
Thousands on hold to HMRC cut off after 70 minutes, report finds
The committee has called for “bold and ambitious leadership” to improve its customer services, and better tackle tax system abuse and unpaid debts. In 2023-24,
China calls for ‘win-win’ solution to trade tensions
US goods imports from China have flattened since 2018, external, a statistic that economists have attributed in part to a series of escalating tariffs that
Treasury steps in to protect car loan firms’ payouts
The vast majority of new cars sold in the UK, and many second-hand ones, are bought with finance agreements. Some analysts estimate that total payments
Government fires UK competition watchdog chair
The chair of the UK’s competition watchdog has been fired by government ministers who felt that the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) had failed to
Nearly half of toys sold under £15 as parents cut costs
The Squishmallows Plush 8″ Assortment, which typically sells for about £8.50, retained its position as the top-selling item for the second-year-running. Squishmallows became popular during