Sweden’s economy outperforms other European countries during pandemic
Sweden's economy has fared better during the peak three months of the coronavirus pandemic than the European average, the country's...
Analysis
High-cost lenders use exotic holidays to tempt borrowers into taking on debt
The City watchdog has taken aim at high-cost credit firms who try to tempt struggling borrowers into taking out large,...
Recovery is underway, but Bank of England warns risks remain
The economy is bouncing back from Covid-19 as businesses reopen and shoppers get spending but big risks remain over the recovery,...
How much should an EWS1 cladding form cost? Your questions answered
Purchases of properties across the country have been thrown into chaos as banks have demanded that apartment blocks pass a test proving they are...
inside the cladding circle of blame
Mr Buckmaster said 90pc of the buildings his firm has inspected would fail the EWS1 check in some way, most...
Metro Bank needs some big ideas to move on up
Unfortunately Metro’s half-year results were a blizzard of bad news, with seemingly all of the numbers going in the wrong...
Covid throws smart meter rollout into chaos
The entrepreneur describes a troubled corporate structure at DCC: "It’s set up and managed in a way that’s extremely inefficient....
Return of business rates will unleash carnage on the high street
Of course it’s right that retailers pay their share towards local services, and no one’s arguing with that. But there...
Banks accused of inviting fraudsters to go after dead people’s money
Lawyers have accused banks of inviting fraudsters to go after dead people’s money through a loophole created by changes relaxing probate...
Sunak’s discount dining scheme boosts restaurants
Restaurants and pubs enjoyed a much-needed uplift in visitors this week as the prospect of a half price meal encouraged...
