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Britain sliding 'into economic crisis' over £85bn sickness bill

Business 2025-11-05 09:00
The number of people who are out of work for health reasons has grown by 800,000 since 2019.
Britain sliding 'into economic crisis' over £85bn sickness bill

Mortgages and AI to be added to the curriculum in English schools

Business 2025-11-05 08:00
Ministers are making the changes for children in England after a review of what is taught in schools.
Mortgages and AI to be added to the curriculum in English schools

Manchester Pride performers and suppliers owed £1.3m, report says

Business 2025-11-05 05:00
Headliner Nelly Furtado - who is owed more than £145,000 - is among 180 people and companies yet to be paid.
Manchester Pride performers and suppliers owed £1.3m, report says

Head of UK's richest family dies aged 85

Business 2025-11-05 03:00
Gopichand Hinduja helped transform his father's modest textile and trading businesses into a global conglomerate.
Head of UK's richest family dies aged 85

Move to reduce fuel duty increase fails

Business 2025-11-05 02:00
Policy and Resources proposed to increase fuel duty by 4.3%.
Move to reduce fuel duty increase fails

Pizza Hut's parent company explores sale of struggling chain

Business 2025-11-05 02:00
Yum! Brands is exploring a possible sale of its Pizza Hut chain, as the business struggles to compete with rivals.
Pizza Hut's parent company explores sale of struggling chain

Alan Bates reaches settlement over Post Office scandal

Business 2025-11-04 20:00
Sir Alan led a group of 555 subpostmasters who took part in a landmark group legal action against the Post Office.
Alan Bates reaches settlement over Post Office scandal

Dharshini David: Reeves lays ground for painful Budget, but will it be worth it?

Business 2025-11-04 20:00
The chancellor's pitch: the Budget will be painful, due to the actions of others, but it will be worth it, to tackle debt, help public services and promote growth.
Dharshini David: Reeves lays ground for painful Budget, but will it be worth it?

Primark's UK sales fall as owner explores spinning off fashion retailer

Business 2025-11-04 18:00
ABF explores spinning off Primark chain from food brands as UK shoppers cut back on fashion purchases
Primark's UK sales fall as owner explores spinning off fashion retailer

P&R expected to oppose all budget amendments

Business 2025-11-04 15:00
The proposed changes include a spending freeze and a reduction to the hike in fuel duty.
P&R expected to oppose all budget amendments