2+ hour, 52+ min ago  (1044+ words) Favourite Christmas chocolates from Celebrations to Dairy Milk have soared in price in recent years while getting lighter as 'shrinkflation' continues to hit shoppers. Terry's Chocolate Orange has gone up in price from "1.49 in December 2021 to "2.25 this month, while also…...

5+ hour, 9+ min ago  (691+ words) Rachel Reeves has been urged to scrap an inheritance tax raid on family firms altogether after a massive U-turn. Businesses cheered Labour's climbdown, which will see a rise in the threshold for death duties on family businesses and farms from…...

5+ hour, 9+ min ago  (130+ words) By JOHN-PAUL FORD ROJAS, DEPUTY BUSINESS EDITOR The US economy grew at its fastest pace in two years in the third quarter, fuelled by consumer spending and export growth. Gross domestic product increased 4.3 per cent " smashing expectations of 3.3 per cent....

5+ hour, 29+ min ago  (534+ words) By CLAIRE ELLICOTT, WHITEHALL EDITOR Most families think their Christmas dinner will cost more this year because of soaring energy bills, inflation and higher taxes. A bleak survey found that the majority of households (55per cent) believe that their festive meal…...

15+ hour, 8+ min ago  (1859+ words) By HELEN KIRRANE, REPORTER, THIS IS MONEY It might be the last thing you're thinking of as the festivities begin, but give some thought to your finances over the next week. Because that hazy time warp between Christmas and the…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (354+ words) The Labour tax raid on pubs threatens to tear the heart out of rural communities, robbing the elderly of social hubs. Bars face an average hike of 15 per cent in business rates next year, costing them an extra "1,400, UK Hospitality…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (281+ words) The impact of Labour's huge tax bonanza was laid bare today as figures showed Brits getting poorer this year." Official national accounts painted a dismal picture, with growth slightly worse than previously thought in the second quarter of the year....

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (379+ words) By JOHN-PAUL FORD ROJAS, DEPUTY BUSINESS EDITOR Economists have warned the Government that British businesses cannot survive another year of stagnation, as figures pointed to a bleak start for the economy in 2026. The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) urged Labour…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (606+ words) A Christmas hamper may look like luxury at a bargain price " but a Mail on Sunday study shows buyers pay through the nose for a box and a bit of straw. The basket of goodies can cost up to twice…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago  (279+ words) AI could wipe out jobs like the industrial revolution even though it is likely to be beneficial in the long-term, according to the Bank of England governor. Andrew Bailey played down fears of mass unemployment as the technology takes a…...