Minimum wage rises to £12.71 an hour as firms warn of impact Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 01, 2026 Many businesses have said they will have to pass higher wage costs onto customers. Read more
Warning Iran war 'shock' could push up mortgages for 1.3m homeowners Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 01, 2026 Higher energy prices could lead to higher borrowing costs for homeowners, the Bank warns. Read more
Topps Tiles to close 23 stores over rising costs Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 01, 2026 Topps Tiles says eight stores have already closed - with the rest to shut over the next six months. Read more
Oil briefly falls below $100 and shares jump on Trump Iran war pledge Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 01, 2026 European stock markets opened higher after the US president said the conflict would "end very soon". Read more
Estate agents accuse Rightmove of charging excessive fees Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 01, 2026 The online listing portal is now being pursued in a class action, launched on behalf of potentially hundreds of estate agents. Read more
Energy bill help would be based on household income, Reeves says Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 01, 2026 The chancellor tells the BBC it is "too early" to say exactly who would get help but hinted any support would not arrive until the autumn. Read more
Thousands lose their jobs in deep cuts at tech giant Oracle Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 01, 2026 It is thought that thousands of people may have lost their jobs at Oracle, one of the world's largest tech companies. Read more