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Cost of living crisis: what research says about the potential psychological impact
The poorest 10% of households spend up to three times more of their family budget on food and energy bills as compared to the wealthiest 10%
How Elizabethan law once protected the poor from the high cost of living – and led to unrivalled economic prosperity
How Elizabethan law once protected the poor from the high cost of living – and led to unrivalled economic prosperity
UK to enter recession this year, think-tank NIESR forecasts
NIESR cut its UK growth forecast for 2022 to 3.5% from 4.8%, and downgraded its 2023 forecast to 0.8% from 1.3%
Carer who stole from couple suffering from dementia asked to repay only £1
A woman who stole more than £12,000 along with a colleague from a couple suffering from dementia, has been asked to repay just £1.
Credit Suisse reveals over $900 million exposure to Russia
Credit Suisse's top domestic rival UBS announced earlier this week that its exposure to Russia totalled $200 million
'Heating or eating': Britons struggle with rising costs
The cost of living in Britain is forecast to soar even higher in April
UK risks social crisis as jobs support scheme ends
Britain's unemployment rate stands at 4.6 percent, down from a pandemic-peak of 5.2 percent at the end of last year.
Turkey calls for France boycott as Islamic world backlash grows
France's largest employers' federation on Monday urged companies to "resist the blackmail" over the boycott calls.
Microsoft disrupts ransomware operation that could compromise 2020 presidential polls
It was reportedly a malware network called Trickbot which is used by cybercriminals to distribute ransomware and more.
Manchester United star Marcus Rashford launches partnership with food giants to end child hunger
Rashford and some of the biggest UK food brands have formed a task force to battle child food poverty.
UK GDP could 'fall 13 percent' in 2020 as virus death toll climbs
The OBR warned that the impact of the pandemic could initially be a bigger shock to the UK economy than the 2008 financial crisis and even the world wars.
Under-fire UK government pledges 100,000 tests a day
The pledge came on the day the UK recorded more than 500 daily deaths for a second consecutive day.
Austerity -- the backdrop to Britain's 'Brexit election'
More than 1,200 food banks handed out a record 823,145 emergency parcels.
How to start investing in a cashless society
The world is rapidly transitioning to a digital global economy. Here's how investors can cash in on the cashless trend in 2019.
Brexit deadlock: Tories in turmoil as May floats idea of extending post-Brexit transition
Embattled Theresa May enrages Tory MPs as divorce talks between Britain and the EU stall on the issue of the Irish border.
Blockchain 2.0: Exchanging value in the physical and digital world, continuously and simultaneously
The Spherity team consider liquid supply medium exchange: continuous transactions, token streaming and digital twins.
Over 1.3 million calls to Universal Credit hotline went unanswered in one year
Figures obtained by Labour MP Jim McMahon show 12% of total calls in 12 months to October last year were abandoned.
UK unemployment rate holds at historic low but number in work falls for second month
Number of people in work records a second month of decline and the largest drop since the quarter between March and May 2015.
July Systems data leak: Massive trove of sensitive information exposed online via unsecured database
The San Francisco-based firm leaked data such as internal builds of numerous clients including NFL, CBS, Amex, NBA, FOX, PGA and more.
Jeremy Corbyn attacks Philip Hammond's Budget: 'The misery will be continuing'
Corbyn said that pay was lower than it was in 2010 and wages were falling, also claiming that economic growth was the lowest since 2009.
UK Budget 2017 as it happened: Hammond scraps Stamp Duty for first time buyers up to £300,000
Chancellor abolishes Stamp Duty for all first time buyer purchases up to £300,000 as part of housing reforms.
Hammond and May's relationship at breaking point ahead of 'worst Budget build-up in history'
Downing Street fears that the Budget will fall flat as ties between prime minister Theresa May and chancellor Philip Hammond feel the strain.
Did John Lewis' Christmas advert rip off a Children's author? Retailer accused of plagiarism
Renowned author Chris Riddell posted his own version of the advert on social media, comparing it to scenes in his 1986 picture book Mr Underbed.
Mum-of-four dies in freezing home after Universal Credit held up for missing meeting
A mum-of-four, Elaine Morrall, died alone in her freezing home after her benefits were cut because she was too ill to attend a Universal Credit meeting.
Archbishop of York criticises universal credit six-week waiting time
John Sentamu urges government to scrap waiting-time policy as millions of people are already facing hardship and could be further penalised as they wait for payouts.
Tory MP to miss Universal Credit debate because he'll be refereeing a Barcelona game instead
Douglas Ross previously refereed a Europa League game and will be at the Nou Camp as the Westminster debate begins.
Victory for Corbyn as government announces Universal Credit helpline will be free
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions David Gauke confirms hotline used by benefit claimants will be free following outcry
State pension age raised to 68: Government announces millions will have to work an extra year
Retirement age was originally meant to be raised to 68 between 2044 and 2046.
Scotland offers free tampons to women
Women and girls from low-income families will get free sanitary products to tackle period poverty.