Finance

Clearing bank’s future was thrown into question by HMRC action over unpaid taxes last Thursday

MPs will vote on Tuesday on whether to approve the government’s controversial plan to remove the winter fuel allowance from some pensioners.

Owner of Ormiston Wire in London urges Keir Starmer not to forget small manufacturers in his dealings with EU

Tech company says it will follow legal proceedings ‘to their conclusion’ after tycoon’s death last month

Winter Fuel Payments used to be available to every household where someone is over state pension age, but now only those claiming means-tested benefits, including Pension Credit, can get it

Impact of abolishing policy would be dented unless overall cap is reformed, figures show

An Indian tax agency has found that British insurer Aviva (AV.L), opens new tab breached local regulations capping commissions to sales agents with a system of fake invoices and clandestine cash payments, according to a notice seen by Reuters.

Reduction of about a fifth of workforce in two subdivisions part of plan to slash up to $3bn in costs by end of 2025

Professional services firm to oversee training and development courses across civil service in 15-month deal

The Bank of England should be on the guard against the potential inflationary impact of Labour’s inflation-busting public sector pay deals, according to economists.

Prince Harry’s legal fight against the Home Office’s decision to downgrade his police protection in the UK has cost the government more than £600,000 to date.

You might be looking forward to your children returning to school this month, but chances are your bank balance is not.

Energy bills will go up by 10% in October, meaning 28.4million households will be paying about £149 more a year.

UK oil and gas companies have voiced serious concerns over government proposals to increase windfall taxes and remove investment incentives.

In April, child benefit claims rose by 16% following a government decision to increase the income thresholds for eligibility. The changes, announced in the March Budget, allow more parents to claim benefits and have reminded others to apply.

US fast-food firm to open more than 200 restaurants as part of £1bn plan that will focus on high street locations

Fourteen charities say the government has a ‘huge opportunity’ to support people living in poverty with their water costs.

The first £1 coins featuring King Charles III are entering circulation this week.

The Tax Justice Network said trillions could be raised with a ‘featherlight’ tax on the 0.5% of richest households, copying a current Spanish tax

Starling’s fraud team repeatedly refused to allow UK man to send £12,800 to friend in Austria, then froze account

Carpetright owed almost £350m when it collapsed into administration with the loss of more than 1,500 jobs before being rescued, it has been revealed.

Rachel Reeves says there is more to do in supporting people into employment and she will take action in budget