Customers told not to travel on South Western Railway network
South Western Railway has told customers not to try to travel across its network after major signalling problems at London Waterloo. It said “very few trains” could move in and…
Will these proposals make any difference?
A review of the water industry has proposed the biggest reform of the sector in England and Wales since privatisation more than 30 years ago. The review’s author, Sir Jon…
Free school uniform event at Peterborough shopping centre
Parents and pupils will be able to get free school essentials and clothing to help families save money in time for the new school year. Queensgate Shopping Centre in Peterborough…
Oxfordshire charity staff face burnout amid ‘triple crisis’
Martin Eastaugh BBC News, Oxford BBC Leaders from the charity sector in Oxfordshire came together to discuss the current issues Charity leaders in Oxfordshire have said staff in the sector…
Coventry food charity user says missing meals to feed kids is the norm
BBC Diane Williams, who runs the Grub Hub, said recent rises in the cost of food left families “really struggling” Parents using a social supermarket in Coventry have said they…
Pension Commission to look at why four-in-ten fail to save enough
Lucy Hooker Business reporter Getty Images People retiring in 2050 will be worse off than pensioners today, the government has warned, unless action is taken to boost retirement savings. The…
China bets on Western theme parks to lift spending
Osmond Chia Business reporter, BBC News Reuters Tourists flocked to China’s first Legoland theme park as it opened in Shanghai earlier this month, marking another step in the country’s efforts…
Council pauses bid for living wage recognition
An Oxfordshire council has “paused” its bid to be accredited as an employer that pays the real living wage. Green councillors on Vale of White Horse District Council pushed for…
c2c trains are nationalised and return to public ownership
Lewis Adams BBC News, Essex Ben Schofield/BBC Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said she wanted “excellent services” for passengers Rail services between south Essex and London have become publicly owned for…
Are we willing to drop cash Isas and take more risks with our money?
Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondent Getty Images Savers are missing out on financial rewards because the benefits of investing in stocks and shares are being drowned out by risk…