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Indian summer failed to help shops as sales slid 0.9% in September with Brits cutting back on spending amid cost-of-living crisis

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By James Tapsfield, Political Editor For Mailonline Published: 08:10 BST, 20 October 2023 | Updated: 08:34 BST, 20 October 2023 The Indian summer failed to help shops last month as Brits cut back on spending amid the cost-of-living crisis.  Retail sales slid by 0.9 per cent in September, much worse than analysts had expected and … Read more

No10 hints state pension hike could be downgraded from 8.5% to save Treasury £900m – with benefits also in the firing line

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By James Tapsfield, Political Editor For Mailonline Published: 14:31 BST, 18 October 2023 | Updated: 16:34 BST, 18 October 2023 No10 dropped a heavy hint today that the state pension rise could be downgraded – with benefits also in the firing line. The ‘triple lock’ mechanism would in theory push up the retirement payments by … Read more

OAPs in line for 8.5% rise in April under ‘triple lock’ after earnings figures are confirmed… but hike could still be downgraded to save Treasury £900m

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OAPs in line for 8.5% rise in April under ‘triple lock’ after earnings figures are confirmed… but hike could still be downgraded to save Treasury £900m By James Tapsfield, Political Editor For Mailonline Published: 14:17 BST, 17 October 2023 | Updated: 17:18 BST, 17 October 2023 The state pension is in line for an 8.5 … Read more

Ministers warn state pension triple lock is ‘not sustainable in the long term’ after wages surge puts OAPs on track for 8.5% boost in April – piling billions of pounds on to government spending

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Ministers have warned the state pension triple lock is ‘not sustainable in the long term’ after surging wages put OAPs on track for a bumper rise next year. Under the triple lock, the payouts go up in April by the highest out of average earnings, CPI inflation or 2.5 per cent. The pay number for … Read more

Government borrowing hit an ‘eye-watering’ £21.5bn last month

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Government borrowing hit an ‘eye-watering’ £21.5bn last month – the second highest ever – with Jeremy Hunt saying he is supporting families with cost of living despite soaring taxes By James Tapsfield, Political Editor For Mailonline Published: 08:10 BST, 25 April 2023 | Updated: 08:10 BST, 25 April 2023 Government borrowing hit £21.5billion last month … Read more

Small boost for Jeremy Hunt as UK’s economic health revised upwards by stats chiefs

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Small boost for Jeremy Hunt as UK’s economic health revised upwards by stats chiefs confirming the UK avoided a recession last year  By David Wilcock, Deputy Political Editor For Mailonline Published: 08:10 BST, 31 March 2023 | Updated: 08:10 BST, 31 March 2023 Jeremy Hunt has been handed a minor economic boost as the the … Read more

Low-fat milk soars by 45% as inflation hits household staples like eggs, butter, olive oil and bread

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The cost of low-fat milk rose by 45% last year – more than any other household item in the 12 months leading up to January. The rise in the cost of living eased in January by more than experts had expected, hinting at a sliver of good news amid the UK’s ongoing economic problems. Data … Read more

‘Massage guys, massage!’: World No 2 Ons Jabeur leaves Australian Open crowd in hysterics

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‘Massage guys, massage!’: World No 2 Ons Jabeur leaves Australian Open crowd in hysterics after revealing she would ‘make her husband work tonight’ following her gruelling first round match… before quickly clarifying her remarks Ons Jabeur came through her opening round match at the Australian Open She was asked in an on-court interview how she … Read more

Government borrowing hits £22billion a MONTH, the highest November rate since records began

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Government borrowing hits £22billion a MONTH, the highest November rate since records began amid soaring interest rates and energy payouts for families Figure was higher than £21 billion figure predicted by economists for November  ONS showed day-to-day government expenditure up by £13.5bn to £82bn Included £3.3bn rise in social assistance costs driven by cost-of-living payments … Read more

Western Bulldogs stars party at Mad Monday celebrations after teammate Zaine Cordy was carried out

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The Western Bulldogs washed down the disappointment for their dramatic elimination final loss against Fremantle with a Mad Monday session. Bulldogs stars Bailey Smith, Marcus Bontempelli, Zaine Cordy, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, Josh Dunkley, Mitch Wallis, Louis Butler, Aaron ‘Astro’ Naughton, Arthur Jones, Anthony Scott and Tom Liberatore were amongst the players seen attending the event at a local … Read more

Silver lining for some amid financial crisis as state pension is set to rise above £200

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Silver lining for some amid financial crisis as state pension is set to rise above £200 Millions of pensioners will receive a record breaking extra £1,000 per year The state pension ‘triple lock’ should shield older households from inflation It may ‘fuel debate about intergenerational fairness,’ says Tom Selby from AJ Bell By Fiona Parker, Money Mail … Read more

Wimbledon order of play: What times are Simona Halep and Ons Jabeur playing their semi-finals?

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Wimbledon order of play: Ons Jabeur is up first on Centre Court as she takes on Tatjana Maria for a place in the final before Simona Halep and Elena Rybakina go head-to-head… with Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury on court 1 for the doubles semi-final Simona Halep is the star attraction on Centre Court in … Read more