The boss of Currys has warned Chancellor Rachel Reeves that further tax hikes will hurt growth and jobs as retailers are still reeling from her last Budget.Chief executive Alex Baldock urged the...
Rachel Reeves could be forced to hike taxes by £40 billion after a string of U-turns and concessions swallowed her financial headroom. Following pressure from Labour backbenchers, the Government was...
The proposal to transform Canterbury Cathedral's iconic 16th-century entrance gate into an Airbnb has sparked controversy (Image: SWNS)The proposal to transform Canterbury Cathedral's iconic...
Housing and utility bills in some parts of Russia are expected to soar by up to 25% as the country's economic meltdown worsens. Russian media reports that tariffs on housing, gas, water and...
Russia's economy is down but not out1 day agoDaniel ThomasBusiness reporterGetty ImagesSince its illegal invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia has become the most sanctioned nation on Earth, and yet...
Russia's economy is down but not out10 hours agoDaniel ThomasBusiness reporterGetty ImagesSince its illegal invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia has become the most sanctioned nation on Earth, and yet...
Strait of Hormuz: What happens if Iran shuts global oil corridor?25 minutes agoGavin ButlerBBC NewsReporting fromSingapore BBC PersianGetty ImagesThere is considerable speculation that Iran might...
British tourists could be hit with higher entry fees into the EU as part of a scheme to bolster the bloc's tax revenues. The EU is mulling over the idea of taxing foreign visitors to help repay a...
In a bid to combat the high tourist numbers, Greece is to introduce a new tax on cruise ship passengers on some of the country’s most popular islands. From July 1, a £17 (€20) fee per passenger...
I know, it’s becoming a habit. The Chancellor has already backtracked on plans to scrap the winter fuel payment, and now looks set to retreat from her reckless attempt to squeeze more money out of...
Starmer to announce new sanctions targeting Russia 1 day agoYang TianBBC NewsReutersThe UK is expected to unveil new sanctions against Russia designed to "restrict Putin's war machine" alongside...
Starmer to announce new sanctions targeting Russia 2 hours agoYang TianBBC NewsReutersThe UK is expected to unveil new sanctions against Russia designed to "restrict Putin's war machine" alongside...
From the financial powerhouse of the Cayman Islands to the windswept wildlife sanctuary of South Georgia, you might have heard of British Overseas Territories (BOTs) - but how much do you really know...
It's an uncertain time for the British high street right now. Over the past few years, many retailers have been forced to close down branches or have gone out of business entirely. While some...
Israel-Iran conflict set to dominate G7 summit4 hours agoJames LandaleDiplomatic correspondent in Banff, AlbertaGetty ImagesThis week's G7 summit in Canada will be dominated by war - only not one of...