British Retail Consortium reports 3.1% rise in August retail sales as food inflation and summer heat lift spending; retailers cautious ahead of late November Budget and Black Friday
Executives and small-business advocates blame taxes, labor rules and litigation for an exodus; governor’s office points to strong GDP and low long-term relocation rates.
Serious Fraud Office used an Unexplained Wealth Order to recover proceeds tied to convicted solicitor Timothy Schools' investment scheme
Waitrose launches 267 new festive products including a cauliflower cheese galette crown and mulled rosé; M&S teases seasonal snacks and Percy Pig specials as supermarkets push early Christmas offers
Employment judge says being moved to a ‘middle’ desk and manager’s angry response undermined trust and amounted to a demotion; age-discrimination claim was rejected
Value of mortgage advances fell 24.2% in April–June as stamp duty threshold changes and elevated rates cool the housing market
Missouri ticket worth $893.5 million was sold at a north St. Louis County QuikTrip; winners may remain anonymous under state laws
Financial Conduct Authority data show a 24.2% drop in gross mortgage advances in April–June, while forward-looking commitments rose — but uncertainty ahead of the Autumn Budget could further stall activity.
HMRC treats stepchildren as direct descendants for inheritance tax, but updating wills and careful planning can prevent delays