Under-22s with long-term illnesses or disabilities will no longer be able to claim a health top-up on universal credit under government plans. It was one of the measures announced by…

The work and pensions secretary has set out plans to “fix the broken benefits system” and tackle the “perverse incentives” driving people to depend on welfare. Liz Kendall’s announcement is…

Huw Thomas Business correspondent, BBC Wales Getty Images US tariffs on imported steel and aluminium have “spooked” customers of British steel, according to Tata Steel UK. Chief executive Rajesh Nair…

Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondent Getty Images Yoga mats are in, while modern technology also gets a new representation Some may use yoga mats and virtual reality headsets to…

Village Roadshow Entertainment Group, the film production company behind franchises such as The Matrix, Ocean’s and the Joker, has filed for bankruptcy protection in the US, according to a filing…

Getty Images Beijing hopes that welfare measures and deep discounts can encourage spending The Chinese government has promised new child care subsidies, increased wages and better paid leave to revive…

Tesco will lift pay for its store staff by 5.2% but will scrap the extra pay for working on Sunday. The UK’s biggest supermarket chain said the hourly rate will…

Getty Images Changes to a key disability benefit called Personal Independence Payment (PIP) are being considered by the government as it tries to cut welfare spending. PIP is paid to…

Fund manager Crispin Odey has been provisionally banned from working in financial services and fined £1.8m by the UK regulator for a “lack of integrity”. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)…

US President Donald Trump’s escalating trade tariffs will hit world growth and raise inflation, the OECD has predicted in its latest forecast. Canada and Mexico are forecast to see the…