Friday, June 30, 2023

Energy bills fall as new price cap comes into force

A household in England, Wales and Scotland using a typical amount of energy will now pay £426 less a year.

Trainee pilots lose tens of thousands after flying schools collapse

Trainee pilots are urging the aviation watchdog to prevent others from losing money and qualifications.

Mortgage applications steady despite rate rises says Nationwide

Applications remain steady, but the lender says higher rates could cause "significant drag" on the market.

Centrica boss warns energy bills will stay high for foreseeable future

The boss of Centrica forecasts that household bills will remain high for the foreseeable future.

Migrant fruit-pickers are skilled workers says ex-minister George Eustice

The former environment secretary says the government is getting it wrong on immigration and skills.

Thursday, June 29, 2023

Crisis-hit Pakistan strikes $3bn funding deal with IMF

The South Asian nation is facing its worst economic crisis since independence from Britain in 1947.

Pokemon Go maker Niantic cuts a quarter of its workforce

The US-based firm says it will also close its studio in Los Angeles and cancel two video game titles.

Can Canada make big tech pay for news?

The country is the latest front in a fight that analysts say has big stakes for news - and democracy.

Over-30s eye Australia gap year as age limit raised

Australia extends the age limit to 35 for Brits who want to live and work down under.

Customers withdraw record amount of savings in May

People withdraw £4.6bn from accounts in May - the highest on record, Bank of England data shows.