
MJ Gleeson says planning reforms must go further to meet UK homebuilding targets
Sheffield-based housebuilder reports modest sales growth and calls for faster, more consistent planning decisions as Government pursues 1.5m new homes

Sheffield-based housebuilder reports modest sales growth and calls for faster, more consistent planning decisions as Government pursues 1.5m new homes

Average earnings growth of 4.7% between May and July means the triple lock will use wages to lift the new state pension to about £241 a week from April

US indoor waterpark operator plans three lodges, including a Bicester site, introducing a new competitor to Center Parcs in the British holiday market

Worldpanel by Numerator data shows own-label sales gaining as grocery inflation outpaces headline CPI; retailers record mixed market-share moves ahead of the Christmas season

Tokyo benchmarks flirt with 45,000 as markets weigh a likely US rate cut, TikTok trade progress and China probe into Nvidia

Open-access, all-electric operator wins ORR approval to extend King’s Cross route to Glasgow; company says tickets will offer 'fantastic value' though exact fares are yet to be confirmed

Worldpanel data shows grocery prices 4.9% higher year‑on‑year in the four weeks to Sept. 7 as own‑label sales and discounters grow

Wage growth of 4.7% points to new-state pension of £241.05 a week from April, though September inflation data could yet change the outcome

Investor enthusiasm for AI and chipmakers lifts tech giants and helps push Wall Street indexes to new highs