Four things the latest figures tell us
Getty Images Your money is being stretched as the pace of price rises has risen. The inflation rate, which charts the rising cost of living, increased to 2.3% in October.…
E.On to pay out £14.5m after billing errors, Ofgem rules
Almost 100,000 E.On customers with pre-payment metres will receive an average of £144 each because of an billing error by the energy supplier, the regulator Ofgem has said. E.On failed…
Northern Rail passengers hit out at ‘rubbish’ service
BBC Clare Harland says her experience on Northern has been ‘absolutely rubbish’ Northern Rail has vowed to improve performance as customers hit out at its “rubbish” service. The rail firm,…
Shipping giant Maersk to cease Port of Felixstowe operation
A major container shipping company has announced it will no longer use the Port of Felixstowe from next year. Maersk said its operations at the Suffolk-based port would cease from…
Men buy more from the middle aisle, boss reveals
Alamy Men are buying more from Lidl’s middle aisle, its UK boss has said as the supermarket returned to profit after a loss-making year. Ryan McDonnell said the middle of…
Inflation rises to 2.3% in October after energy bills rise
UK inflation jumped last month in part due to rising energy prices, official figures show. The inflation rate, which measures price changes over time, hit 2.3% in the year to…
Jaguar unveils new logo and branding ahead of electric-only future
Luxury car manufacturer Jaguar has unveiled a new logo and branding ahead of its relaunch as an electric-only brand. The British vehicle maker, owned by Tata Motors, will launch three…
Trump to name Howard Lutnick to lead Commerce Department
Reuters Donald Trump is expected to name investor Howard Lutnick, the co-chair of his transition team, to lead the US commerce department, according to CBS News, the BBC’s US partner.…
What are cold weather payments and who can get them?
Each cold weather payment is paid for a seven-day period and is worth £25. More than one payment will be made during the course of the winter if there are…
Mulberry cuts jobs in Somerset in ‘rebuild’ after sales plunge
PA The fashion brand said it is completing an internal review, with the aim of creating a “leaner” operation The boss of luxury retail company Mulberry says he needs to…