Child benefit reform plans scrapped

A planned move to a system where claims are based on household income, rather than an individual's, will not go ahead.

The house paints that promise much more than colour

Paints now promise to make your house cooler, warmer, or simply peel off.

'This catastrophic Budget will push up the price of a pint'

Hiking the amount employers pay in National Insurance, coupled with other cost rises, has sparked fury from businesses.

Budget boost to UK economy forecast to fade after two years

The government's official forecaster raises its prediction for UK growth in 2024 and 2025 but reduces it for later years.

Rail fares in England set to rise next year

Regulated rail fares in England are set to rise by 4.6%, while most rail cards will rise by £5.

McDonald's apologises for E. coli outbreak as sales slide

Boss Chris Kempczinski says sorry for the outbreak as the burger giant faces flagging sales.

How much will the minimum wage rise by?

Ministers have announced bigger-than-expected increases to the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage.

Tariffs hurt his business. He's voting for Trump anyway

Donald Trump's call for sweeping tariffs is resonating, as protectionism gains steam in the US.

McDonald's Quarter Pounder back after E. coli outbreak

The fast food giant said beef patty samples had tested negative for the bacteria.

Firms must prevent sexual harassment under new law

What counts as sexual harassment and what should you do if you experience it at work?