Anna Wise
Politics
Car finance payouts likely to be delayed until at least 2027, warns watchdog
The Financial Conduct Authority said it has already spent more than £20 million developing the plans and that further costs lie ahead.
By Anna Wise
9 Jun 2026
Buying & Mortgages
Homebuyer interest dipped after mortgage rates rise, Bellway says
The Newcastle-based company said recovery in the housing market could be slowed as a result of the challenges.
By Anna Wise
9 Jun 2026
Business News
US tech race to go public in full swing as OpenAI plots stock market float
OpenAI’s filing for an IPO in the US comes hot on the heels of rival AI giant Anthropic.
By Anna Wise
9 Jun 2026
Business News
Nationwide boss sees pay packet nearly double after Virgin Money takeover
Chief executive Dame Debbie Crosbie took home a total package of £4.67 million for the latest financial year.
By Anna Wise
8 Jun 2026
UK
BP says it paid £1.2bn in UK taxes last year amid Government plans to raise more
The energy firm said the total amount of taxes paid in 2025 include £422 million raised from the energy profits levy.
By Anna Wise
8 Jun 2026
Business News
Oil rises and stock markets under pressure as Middle East conflict steps up
Investors’ reaction to the resumption of hostilities was helping fuel a downturn in the world’s financial markets.
By Anna Wise
8 Jun 2026
Business News
Revolution Beauty to bring products to Debenhams years after boardroom battle
The new licensing partnership means Revolution can make products to sell across Debenhams’ range of brands.
By Anna Wise
8 Jun 2026
UK
England fans less patriotic than rivals on World Cup win, betting stakes show
Portugal has the most loyal betters with 57% of domestic slips placed on the team.
By Anna Wise
8 Jun 2026
Business News
Electricity usage forecast to spike during England and Scotland World Cup games
Energy suppliers are preparing for peaks of electricity demand during the home nations’ matches at the 2026 Fifa World Cup.
By Anna Wise
6 Jun 2026
Business News
UK firms plan to raise prices by less than thought in April, survey finds
The Bank of England’s survey showed that firms expected to increase their prices by 4% over the next 12 months, according to data for May.
By Anna Wise
5 Jun 2026
Business News
Gary Lineker’s punt on podcasts pays off as firm tops list of fastest-growing
Goalhanger, which produces the popular ‘The Rest Is…’ series of podcasts, has been named Britain’s fastest-growing private business.
By Anna Wise
5 Jun 2026
Business News
Lex Greensill banned from directing companies in UK for nine years
The Australian businessman had previously sought to challenge the Government’s bid to ban him.
By Anna Wise
4 Jun 2026
Politics
UK construction output declines at fastest rate since pandemic, survey finds
Worries about the Iran war as well as political uncertainty in the UK were weighing on demand for building work last month.
By Anna Wise
4 Jun 2026
Money
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland apologise as customers hit by app outage
The bank apologised to customers for the technical issues which come a few months after nearly half a million people were impacted by an IT glitch.
By Anna Wise
3 Jun 2026
UK
Barclays to give around 20,000 UK staff a 5.35% pay rise
Unite, which represents around 35,000 workers across the bank, said it marked a leading pay deal for the finance sector.
By Anna Wise
3 Jun 2026
Business News
UK services industry faces setback as activity falls for first time in a year
May’s score in the S&P Global UK services PMI survey marked the first time business activity has decreased since April 2025.
By Anna Wise
3 Jun 2026
Where to live
Britain’s seaside hotspots where house prices are growing the fastest
Seaside locations are defying the dip and outpacing the nationwide market
By Anna Wise
1 Jun 2026
Business News
Can cigarette maker BAT’s aim to be a mainly ‘smokeless’ business pay off?
The issues facing the industry will come to the fore when the tobacco giant publishes its first half trading update on Tuesday.
By Anna Wise
1 Jun 2026
Business News
Can cigarette maker BAT’s aim to be a mainly ‘smokeless’ business pay off?
The issues facing the industry will come to the fore when the tobacco giant publishes its half year financial results on Tuesday.
By Anna Wise
29 May 2026
Property News
UK home sales see huge spike as stamp duty ‘distorts’ market
Despite the considerable annual spike, April's figure was 3% lower than the previous month
By Anna Wise
29 May 2026
Business News
Royal Mail misses annual delivery targets but hails progress amid £500m plan
Royal Mail has pledged to meet new delivery targets by May next year as part of a £500 million investment plan.
By Anna Wise
29 May 2026