Business & Finance

The rate of inflation has risen by more than expected on the back of fuel and food price pressures, according to official figures which have prompted accusations of an own goal for the chancellor.

The chancellor has confirmed she is considering "changes" to ISAs - and said there has been too much focus on the "risk" of consumers investing.

The real story from Tuesday night's Mansion House was more what didn't happen than what did happen.

HM Revenue and Customs does not know how many billionaires pay tax in the UK, according to a new report by MPs.

Donald Trump has said he will "refine the trade deal" with the UK during his private trip to Scotland later this month.

The taxpayer is to help drive the switch to non-polluting vehicles through a new grant of up to £3,750, but some of the cheapest electric cars are to be excluded.

Crisis-hit Thames Water has reported a £1.65bn annual loss, rising debts, and warned that it will take "at least a decade" to turn around its fortunes if it swerves the threat of nationalisation.

The budget jeweller and fashion accessories chain Claire's has hired advisers to find a buyer for its British operations as it explores options – including bankruptcy – for its US-based business.

Are Rachel Reeves's fiscal rules quite as iron clad as she insists?

A major British housebuilder owned by the prominent investor Elliott Management has clinched a refinancing deal with its lenders amid growing financial pressure on the industry over cladding-related liabilities.