Retail sales slump in December as shoppers reign in Xmas shopping
Retail sales fell 3.2% in December 2023, down from a rise of 1.4% in November 2023.
December's decrease was the largest monthly fall since January...
Inflation rises in December giving blow to early interest rate cuts
There has been a slight rise in U.K. Inflation up 0.1 per cent to 4 per cent in December after a sharp fall in...
Fujitsu boss apologises over Post Office scandal and says Comosny should contribute bite to...
The European boss of Fujitsu has apologised for the miscarriage of justice of postmasters convicted over the flawed Horizon scheme
Speaking before a committee of...
Unemployment steady as wage growth eases
The rate of UK unemployment remained unchanged at 4.2% in the three months to November, the Office for National Statistics said
The number of job...
Funeral costs have risen 54% over rate of inflation in past 20 years
Funeral costs have increased at almost twice the rate of inflation over the past 20 years according to a report out today
SunLife's Cost of...
Five migrants die in Channel crossing attempt
Five people have died after a small migrant boat got into difficulties off Boulogne in the early hours today.
Others were rescued from the freezing...
Government sets out roadmap for Biggest expansion of nuclear power for 70 years
The government has today outlined plans for the biggest expansion of nuclear power for 70 years
Its aim is to reduce electricity bills, support thousands...
Three Quarters of bus drivers suffering with MSK problems due to work
Bus workers union, RMT has carried out a survey of its members, on musculoskeletal (MSK) complaints such as back, neck and shoulder pain.
400 bus...
Under 18’s are implicated in over half of child abuse cases says report
A report out today has found that Potential offenders were aged under 18 in more than half of all reported child abuse cases with...
NHS expands mental health support for veterans with more than half saying it’s hard...
The NHS is rolling out an expanded mental health support service for Armed Forces veterans, as a survey found that more than half find...