Report flags rising renter share among retirees and widening gaps in housing wealth amid surging prices and policy shifts
Warm weather, holidays and a rate cut spur clothing and online sales, yet the sector remains pressured by cost of living
Regional markets mixed as Japan's inflation cools, BOJ holds rates; investors eye Trump-Xi talks on tariffs and TikTok fate
August deficit climbs to £18 billion; five-month borrowing up; economists warn of tax measures in November Budget.
Survey shows a scalable dilemma: nearly half of adults plan to gift to family but fear funding later-life care, while care expenses rise and thresholds for state support remain unchanged.
SEBI says its inquiry found no regulatory violations after a 2023 short-seller report, as political controversy around the conglomerate lingers.
With rising taxes on savings, couples must navigate personal savings allowances, the 50/50 rule for joint accounts, and potential strategies to minimise tax, including using ISAs.
Public sector deficits widen in August even as tax revenues rise, with year-to-date borrowing above forecasts ahead of the upcoming Budget.
Kia's new five-door K4 targets the Golf with a range of petrol and hybrid powertrains and a tech-rich interior, arriving in showrooms in the fourth quarter of 2025.