Burnham proposes plan to cut standing charges from gas bills
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has asked ministers to develop a plan to remove standing charges from gas bills.…
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Civil servant admits he ‘made mistakes’ juggling five government jobs
Published21 October 2026, 13:08 BST The civil servant accused of fraudulently earning more than £284,000 by juggling multiple…
Audit regulator looking into Manchester City accounting
The UK audit regulator has confirmed it is leading inquiries into accounting irregularities at Manchester City. The Financial…
Union attacks NatWest plans to reduce working from home
The Unite union has hit out at a plan by NatWest to reduce the rights of 30,000 of…
Paddy Power cuts 1,400 jobs and blames betting tax rises
Published20 October 2026, 12:47 BST Paddy Power-owner Flutter has announced plans to cut up to 1,400 jobs as…
Job vacancies fall as small firms cut back on recruitment
Published20 October 2026, 07:19 BST Job vacancies in the UK have seen their largest fall since the start…
Burnham vows end to ‘rip-off parking charges’ under new rules
Drivers will be given the right to challenge "rip off" private parking charges and more grace when using…
People playing loud music on buses could face £100 fine
Passengers who play loud music on buses in England could be fined up to £100 under an attempt…
Home sellers cut asking prices on 3,000 properties a day
Home sellers cut asking prices on more than 3,000 properties a day on average in Britain during September,…
Reptile food supplier Monkfield snaps up BGF as investor
An investment vehicle set up by Britain's banks in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis is close…