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Energy bills are due to fall by hundreds of pounds for the typical household from the start of April, as international gas prices dropped in recent weeks, new forecasts have suggested.more

The British economy is facing recession. The statistical office reported today that GDP shrank by 0.1% in the third quarter of this year, although analysts expected an increase of 0.2%. and revised the data for the second quarter downwards - instead of an increase of 0.2%. it turned out that GDP was stagnantmore

The UK's annual inflation rate fell to 3.9 per cent in November, the lowest level since September 2021, the ONS statistics office said today.more

There are hopes for over 2,300 social and affordable homes to be built in north Dublin after the Land Development Agency has completed its purchase of land in Clongriffin. more

Four out of five dentists in England are not taking on new NHS patients, new research shows. The stark reminder of the acute difficulty facing people seeking treatment for their teeth comes amid a warning from health experts that “universal dental care has likely gone for good”.more

James Cleverly’s package of policies, aimed at bringing about “the biggest ever reduction in net migration”, has provoked a widespread backlash in short-staffed sectors across the economy. Here are some of its potential implications.more

Brits are drinking and spending less on a night out, a new report has revealed, as conscious clubbers ditch the booze to protect their pockets and health. more

Millions of people are borrowing to pay essential bills at Christmas, charities warn, with energy debts a key concern as prices are set to rise again. Citizens Advice said it was seeing more people falling behind on energy bills as winter began, owing an average of £1,841 to their supplier.more

Bank of England concerns over the high level of pay awards are likely to be eased in the coming months as wage settlements fall in response to a tumbling annual inflation rate, a thinktank has said.more

Britain’s largest recruiters have warned the Bank of England that demand for permanent hiring among UK businesses has plunged at the second fastest rate since the pandemic, amid worsening headwinds for the UK economy.more

Almost a quarter of workers have said they are considering working for themselves amid the continued boom in flexible working patterns. New research found that 24% of employees are “considering contracting or freelancing”, with 19% saying they could make the switch within a year.more

British workers are missing out on £10,700 a year after more than a decade of weak economic growth and high inequality, according to a major report warning that UK living standards are falling behind comparable rich nations.more

Discounts will be offered to some households to use less electricity at peak times on Wednesday in a bid to ease demand amid the cold weather snap. more

At least 50,000 new nursing home places are needed in Ireland between now and 2051 to meet future demand, according to a projection from estate agents Sherry FitzGerald.more

Three-quarters of big names in areas such as baby formula raise prices faster than costs, says watchdog.more

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) estimates that next year's global economic growth will be weaker than this year's. While experts expect economic growth of 2.9 per cent in 2023, it will be 2.7 per cent in 2024.more

Thousands more families are renting smaller homes than they were three years ago, according to data seen by the BBC. more

Hungary's hospitality industry has been in crisis for years, impacted by a pandemic, energy prices and record inflation, among other factors. In the first half of 2023, an average of 5.3 catering establishments closed down per day, according to data from Hungary's Central Statistical Office (KSH), analyzed by the Portfolio portal.more

Average private rents in Great Britain have soared by more than a quarter since the start of the Covid pandemic and will keep rising, according to an analysis.more

Potentially toxic “forever chemicals” have been detected in the drinking water sources at 17 of 18 England’s water companies, with 11,853 samples testing positive, something experts say they are “extremely alarmed” by.more

Job vacancies have fallen by more than a quarter on last year as IT and property roles falter, but the manufacturing and customer service sectors face more pressing demands for staff.more

Nissan and its partners have announced a £2bn plan to build three electric car models at its Sunderland factory. more

Household energy prices will rise in January putting more financial pressure on billpayers at the coldest time of year. Energy regulator Ofgem said the typical annual household bill would go up from £1,834 to £1,928, a rise of £94 or 5%.more

The cut in social security contributions - larger and faster than expected - is the most important of the package of measures announced by Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt to stimulate the British economy and improve the ratings of the ruling Conservative Party.more

The minimum wage is to increase by more than a pound to £11.44 per hour from April next year. The minimum wage, known officially as the National Living Wage, is currently £10.42 an hour for workers over 23.more