Kent’s only ambulance station, St John’s, is set to close as the charity makes huge cuts. Four staff members at the Ashford base are at risk of redundancy. A worker at St John’s Ambulance in Ashford says the charity’s cuts will see 25 ambulances taken off the road across the country An employee who wished … Read more
ASDA has issued an urgent recall of crisps due to a ‘packaging error’ which could make some people seriously ill. The major retailer has withdrawn its Extra Special Sea Salt & Chardonnay Wine Vinegar Baked Chips removed from shelves and advised consumers with allergies not to eat them, as some packages contained Cheese and Onion … Read more
Stay up to date with free updates Simply register for the ESG investing myFT Digest — straight to your inbox. Shareholder support for environmental and social issues at U.S. companies has declined for the second year in a row as high-profile campaigns by progressive investors at ExxonMobil and Starbucks failed to gain traction. According to … Read more
House prices are rising in several regions of the UK and are expected to continue to rise throughout the year, the UK’s largest lender has revealed. The housing market has virtually ground to a halt in the first half of this year, but there are signs that growth is picking up again. 1 House prices … Read more
House prices are rising in several regions of the UK and are expected to continue to rise throughout the year, the UK’s largest lender has revealed. The housing market has virtually ground to a halt in the first half of this year, but there are signs that growth is picking up again. House prices are … Read more
The Labour Party wins the UK general election, securing an overwhelming majority. Analysts see positive implications for UK assets and economy. ADVERTISEMENT The Labour Party has won a landslide victory in the 2024 general election, resulting in a dramatic change in the UK’s political landscape. The party has won 410 seats, a significant increase of … Read more
Three more mortgage lenders have announced that they will be lowering mortgage rates, marking a new shift towards lower mortgage costs. Barclays, HSBC and Yorkshire Building Society have all cut their rates, after Santander and Halifax earlier this week. Yorkshire BS has reduced its mortgage interest rate by up to 0.2 percentage points. Drop: HSBC … Read more
With a huge parliamentary majority, new Prime Minister Keir Starmer has a serious mandate to deliver the reforms set out in Labour’s manifesto. The party has been crystal clear throughout the campaign that it will prioritise economic growth and “wealth creation” in government, although details of exactly how this will be achieved or what it … Read more
From fuel tax hikes to fixing millions of potholes and accelerating the petrol ban Our guide to how a Labour government will affect motorists and their money We have a new Labour government and motorists want to know what this means for the future of car ownership and driving costs. What can motorists who take … Read more
SWITCHING BANK REGISTRATION has traditionally been an easy way to earn free money. Banks regularly offer incentives worth hundreds of pounds to new customers who switch to them for a set period. There are currently four deals active. Banks are imposing increasingly strict requirements on savers to get free moneyCredit: Getty – Contributor The offers … Read more