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Watchdog ‘deeply concerned’ that firms have ramped up petrol and diesel prices at expense of consumersBusiness live – latest newsRetailers have been accused of overcharging motorists at the pump by the UK’s competition watchdog, which is “deeply concer…
Privatised water company criticised over efforts to connect private septic tanks to mains and cut pollutionBusiness live – latest updatesThe water company United Utilities has underspent by more than £50m on vital work in Windermere, north-west England…
Firm must be clearer about price fans will pay and avoid using ‘misleading’ labels about ticket quality, says CMABusiness live – latest updatesTicketmaster has been forced by the competition watchdog to change how it advertises concert tickets, includi…
Job ads analysis finds less flexibility than in post-pandemic period as employers ‘push for more face-to-face time’Business live – latest updatesMost new recruits to white-collar jobs are required to spend at least two or three days a week in the offic…
Those on standard tariffs who do not have a smart meter should submit meter readings on or around 1 October, says UswitchBusiness live – latest updatesMillions of Britons could be at risk of overpaying their energy bill if they fail to submit a meter r…
Nationwide survey in London, Manchester and Glasgow shows pandemic trends may be reversing as more people return to officePeople buying homes in London 500 metres from a tube or railway station pay £42,700 more than buyers of similar properties 1,500 m…
Resolution Foundation says move could raise additional £6bn a year and ‘level the playing field’ on income taxRachel Reeves has been urged to take 2p off the rate of employee national insurance and add it to income tax in her autumn budget, to raise bi…
Financial experts express alarm after jump in sums people taking out of retirement pots amid ‘jitters’ about taxOlder savers should avoid making rash decisions about their pension cash based on “fear and rumour”, experts urged this week.The warning cam…
Exclusive: Clearest sign yet No 10 is preparing to ditch policy as its preferred deputy leadership hopeful says issue is ‘profoundly personal’UK politics live – latest updatesMinisters are a step closer to abandoning the two-child benefit cap after Dow…
Current and retired staff complain about delays, backlogs and poor communication at Teachers’ PensionsTeachers who retired this summer have been left waiting for pension payments they were supposed to receive at the start of September, with some saying…