House hunters, particularly first-time buyers, might be helped in their quest to have enough for a deposit by families and individuals saving more. The Bank of England said deposits into accounts “remained strong in March”. Some £16.2bn more was deposited than withdrawn, the data shows.
Suren Thiru, head of economics at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “While there was a rise in the...
Jac Starr, chief executive of the Rail Delivery Group, said: “During hot weather, it’s really important to carry water...
In one example, a family made up of a couple with two children under the age of 14 in...
Food prices rose by 14.6% in the year to June, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC), which represents...
Unemployment caused by the pandemic has disproportionately affected women and now as restrictions ease many are not returning to...
A bill, which was introduced in Parliament on Monday, would make it easier and cheaper for homeowners to extend...
Mick Whelan, general secretary of Aslef, which represents train drivers, said its members “don’t want go on strike” but...
UK banks must refund fraud victims up to £85,000 within five days under new rules. Most High Street banks...
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