Rapid house price growth continues in September, says Nationwide
LATEST WORLDNEWS - Thu, 30/09/2021 - 11:05
Property prices have risen at 10% or more a year for each of the last five months, the Nationwide says.
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UK lockdown rebound stronger than first thought
LATEST WORLDNEWS - Thu, 30/09/2021 - 10:52
Household spending drove economic growth at a faster pace than previously estimated during spring.
Cost of living: £500m in new grants to help poorest households
LATEST WORLDNEWS - Thu, 30/09/2021 - 09:02
The government announces the support as other schemes, including furlough, close.
China power cuts: What is causing the country's blackouts?
LATEST WORLDNEWS - Thu, 30/09/2021 - 08:53
Millions of homes and businesses have been hit due to a severe shortage of electricity.
Changing China: How Beijing's crackdowns are impacting business
LATEST WORLDNEWS - Thu, 30/09/2021 - 01:16
Businesses are under intense scrutiny as President Xi attempts to narrow China's wealth gap.
UK furlough scheme ends amid calls for further support
LATEST WORLDNEWS - Thu, 30/09/2021 - 01:11
Firms still relying on the job protection scheme call for more support as it is wound up.
Katty Kay: Former BBC journalist quits US media firm
LATEST WORLDNEWS - Wed, 29/09/2021 - 21:30
Ms Kay has quit Ozy Media after reports one of its executives deceived potential investors.
Amazon offers bonuses to attract 20,000 temporary staff
LATEST WORLDNEWS - Wed, 29/09/2021 - 21:19
The retail giant will pay sign-on fees to temporary staff as it recruits 20,000 seasonal workers.
Three more energy firms go bust amid gas price rise
LATEST WORLDNEWS - Wed, 29/09/2021 - 17:12
Enstroga, Igloo Energy and Symbio Energy are the latest to go under, Ofgem announces.
GB number plate sticker no longer valid abroad
LATEST WORLDNEWS - Wed, 29/09/2021 - 17:01
The GB stickers motorists use when driving abroad are no longer valid after a change in UK rules.
Frasers: New boss of Sports Direct group could net £100m
LATEST WORLDNEWS - Wed, 29/09/2021 - 16:07
Michael Murray, prospective son-in-law of Mike Ashley, could bag the bonus after he takes over the Sports Direct group.
Ikea removes CCTV found above toilets at Peterborough distribution centre
LATEST WORLDNEWS - Wed, 29/09/2021 - 15:59
The furniture giant says it understands that the discovery of the cameras "may be concerning".
Amazon's algorithms taken to task in landmark bill
LATEST WORLDNEWS - Wed, 29/09/2021 - 13:25
Warehouse workers can no longer be sacked for time off task if they have good reason to take breaks.
Pensions department faces 'serious questions' over non-payments
LATEST WORLDNEWS - Wed, 29/09/2021 - 12:54
Thousands of newly-retired people have not been paid their state pension owing to a backlog.
Next warns of staff shortages and price rises
LATEST WORLDNEWS - Wed, 29/09/2021 - 11:33
The UK retailer calls for the government to relax immigration rules for workers.
Petrol supply: Army will be delivering fuel in days - Kwarteng
LATEST WORLDNEWS - Wed, 29/09/2021 - 11:09
The business secretary denies there is a crisis in supplies and says the situation is "stabilising".
Evergrande: Struggling firm to raise $1.5bn as debt payment looms
LATEST WORLDNEWS - Wed, 29/09/2021 - 10:24
The deal comes as the cash-strapped firm faces another interest payment deadline on Wednesday.
United Airlines to fire staff who refuse vaccine
LATEST WORLDNEWS - Wed, 29/09/2021 - 09:42
The vast majority of its 67,000 US employees comply with the airline's Covid-19 vaccine policy.
Hinkley nuclear power station on track for 2026 opening
LATEST WORLDNEWS - Wed, 29/09/2021 - 07:27
The site in Somerset is 49% complete after five years of construction.
China: Big spender or loan shark?
LATEST WORLDNEWS - Wed, 29/09/2021 - 06:03
China hands out twice as much development cash as the US - mostly high-interest loans from state banks.