Julie Stewart transferred the lump sum to fill gaps under a temporary top‑up offer but did not see her weekly payment increased or receive arrears until a newspaper intervened; DWP and HMRC apologise for delays
Experts say a lower cap could be announced on Nov. 26, prompting some savers to consider taking cash now while others are urged to seek advice
Lox in a Box owner says Randwick Council demanded removal of canteen-style windows, prompting costly alterations and a day’s closure as complaints over red tape mount
Chinese chain has opened five locations in New York, using app-only ordering and steep coupons to drive rapid awareness despite early losses, analysts say
Santander and WPI Economics say 530,000 failed transactions cost movers £560m and the wider economy about £950m annually, urging digitisation and legal reform
Assistant governor warns staples such as milk and bread are unlikely to return to pre‑pandemic levels while the central bank signals further rate cuts as inflation moves toward the 2–3% midpoint
Auto Express analysis and industry data show diesel new-car registrations fell from 48% in 2015 to 6% in 2024, with forecasts of just 2% by 2028
Wesfarmers’ private‑label home and lifestyle brand opens largest Philippine outlet as company leverages private‑label strategy amid rising profits
Border Force seizures and trading standards raids highlight a surge of knockoffs from Asia as retailers lose sales and regulators warn of safety and organized-crime links